Cinematography

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Cinematography and other Merit Badge and award requirements were revised on January 1, 2009.
Cinematography requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) 3a.

Cinematography Merit Badge
Field of study: Communications
Status: Elective BSA Advancement ID: 126
Created: 1990 Requirements Revision: 2009
Discontinued: N/A Pamphlet Revision: 2008

Contents


Cinematography Requirements

  1. Do the following:
    1. Explain and demonstrate the proper elements of a good motion picture. In your discussion, include visual storytelling, rhythm, the 180-degree axis rule, camera movement, framing and composition of camera shots, and lens selection.
    2. Discuss the Cinematographer's role in the movie-making process.
  2. Do the following:
    1. In a three- or four-paragraph treatment, tell the story you plan to film, making sure that the treatment conveys a visual picture.
    2. Prepare a storyboard for your motion picture (This can be done with rough sketches and stick figures.)
    3. Demonstrate 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
    4. Using motion picture techniques, plan ONE of the following programs. Start with a treatment, and complete the requirement by presenting this program to a pack or your troop, patrol, or class.
      1. Film or videotape a court of honor and show it to an audience.
      2. Create a short feature of your own design using the techniques you learned.
      3. Shoot a vignette that could be used to train a new Scout in a Scouting skill.
  3. Do ONE of the following:
    1. With your parent's permission and your counselor's approval, visit a film set or a television production studio and watch how production work is done.
    2. Explain to your counselor the elements of the zoom lens and three important parts.
  4. Find out about three career opportunities in cinematography. Pick one and find out about the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor. Explain why this profession might interest you.


The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2009 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33216)
The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an Administrator.
Please make a note of any errors in the requirements on this article's Talk Page


Notes

Worksheet A Free Workbook is Available! Adobe Acrobat PDF

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There is also a printable requirements page.

Merit Badge & Rank Workbooks
Webelos Activity & Rank Workbooks
Cub Scout Belt Loop Workbooks
  1. Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
  2. "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.


Requirement resources

1:180 Degree Axis Rule and Coverage

Motion picture terminology
Cinematography lenses, framing, etc.

2. Cinematic Techniques

How to Write a Movie Script
How To Make & Edit Videos
Editing2
Making a Film

2d. Court of Honor 3b. Zoom Lens (how it works, diagram, etc. - Animated

*How Does a Zoom Lens Work?

4. Film or video production jobs

Film Crew Jobs and Responsibilities

Related awards

Art Awards

Metalwork - Model Design and Building - Music - Photography - Pottery - Sculpture - Theater- Wood Carving - Woodwork

See also

Boy Scout portal
Varsity Scout portal


External links

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