Cinematography
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*[http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2003-11/1069817936.Cs.r.html How Does a Zoom Lens Work?] | *[http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2003-11/1069817936.Cs.r.html How Does a Zoom Lens Work?] | ||
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*[http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Filmmaking Filmmaking] | *[http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Filmmaking Filmmaking] | ||
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Revision as of 18:02, March 16, 2008
| Cinematography merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1990 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | ||
| Requirements revision: | 2002 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2001 | |
Contents |
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Merit badge requirements
- 1. Explain and demonstrate the proper elements of a good motion picture.
- a. Visual storytelling
- b. Rhythm
- c. The 180-degree axis rule
- d. Camera movement
- e. Framing and composition of camera shots
- f. Lens selection
- 2. Do the following:
- a. Tell the story you plan to film in a three- or four-paragraph treatment. How does it read on paper?
- b. Prepare a storyboard for your motion picture (This can be done with rough sketches and stick figures.)
- c. Demonstrate six of the following motion picture shooting techniques.
- 1. Using a tripod
- 2. Panning a camera
- 3. Framing a shot
- 4. Selecting an angle
- 5. Selecting proper lighting
- 6. Hand-held shooting
- d. Do ONE of the following, using motion picture techniques in planning a program for your troop or school. Start with a treatment , and complete the requirement by presenting the program to the troop, patrol, or class.
- 1. Film or videotape a court of honor and show it to an audience.
- 2. Create a minifeature of your own design using the techniques you learn.
- 3. Film or videotape a vignette that could be used to train a new Scout in a Scouting Skill.
- 3. Do ONE of the following:
- a. Visit a film set or a television production studio and watch how production work is done.
- b. Explain to your counselor the elements of the zoom lens and three important parts.
- 4. Explain the following jobs related to film or video production: director, producer, cinematographer, key grip, gaffer, best boy, assistant camera operator.
Source: 2007 Boy Scout Requirements (33215)
Notes
| A FREE workbook for Cinematography is available here!  with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Cinematography requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks. |
Per the BSA: You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. Merit badge pamplets are available at your local Scout Shop or online at ScoutStuff.org.
Help with these requirements
External Links
- 180 Degree Axis Rule and Coverage
- How Does a Zoom Lens Work?
- Wikipedia Zoom Lens Article
- Cinematography Mailing List - includes discussion archives on many techniques
- American Society of Cinematographers
- The Internet Movie Database
- Filmmaking
