Moviemaking
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+ | |text = BSA announced in October, 2013, that the "Cinematography" merit badge has been renamed "Moviemaking" to better describe the purpose and intent of the badge. Although BSA changed the ID number from 126 to 156, the requirements are so similar to those for Cinematography, that Scouts should NOT earn this badge if they have already earned the Cinematography badge. | ||
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- | |name= Cinematography | + | |name= Moviemaking (formerly Cinematography) |
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- | |caption= | + | |caption= Moviemaking |
- | |subject= | + | |subject= Moviemaking |
|status= Elective | |status= Elective | ||
|created= 1990 | |created= 1990 | ||
|discontinued= N/A | |discontinued= N/A | ||
- | |requirements revision= | + | |requirements revision= 2013 |
- | |pamphlet revision= | + | |pamphlet revision= 2013 |
|field= Communications | |field= Communications | ||
- | |id= | + | |id= 156 |
- | |quote= | + | |quote=Moviemaking includes the fundamentals of producing motion pictures, including the use of effective light, accurate focus, careful composition (or arrangement), and appropriate camera movement to tell stories. In earning the badge, Scouts will also learn to develop a story and describe other pre- and post-production processes necessary for making a quality motion picture. |
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![]() | Moviemaking requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #3a. |
Moviemaking (formerly Cinematography) merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1990 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 156 | |
Requirements revision: | 2013 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2013 |
Contents |
“ | Moviemaking includes the fundamentals of producing motion pictures, including the use of effective light, accurate focus, careful composition (or arrangement), and appropriate camera movement to tell stories. In earning the badge, Scouts will also learn to develop a story and describe other pre- and post-production processes necessary for making a quality motion picture. | ” |
Moviemaking merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
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Notes
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- Eagle Scout Stephen Spielberg helped develop Cinematography.
- Moviemaking is a rare merit badge!
Requirement resources
1:180 Degree Axis Rule and Coverage
2. Working with Cinematic Techniques An activity from College Board
2b. How to Prepare a Storyboard
2d. Court of Honor
3b. How a Zoom Lens Works- Text and graphic explanation
4. Motion Picture and Film Industries Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Related awards
Art-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Cinematography Mailing List - includes discussion archives on many techniques
- American Society of Cinematographers
- The Internet Movie Database
- Filmmaking