Cinematography Merit Badge - Gamehaven Council
Cinematography Merit Badge - Gamehaven Council
Cinematography Merit Badge - Gamehaven Council
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Scout Name: _________________________________________________ Unit #: _______________ Date: _______________<br />
<strong>Cinematography</strong> <strong>Merit</strong> <strong>Badge</strong><br />
<strong>Gamehaven</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>Merit</strong> <strong>Badge</strong> Fair<br />
Instructor: Warron Harmon<br />
Complete these requirements:<br />
• Read and understand the <strong>Merit</strong> <strong>Badge</strong> Pamphlet Book<br />
• Bring your signed merit badge card.<br />
• Bring paper and pencil.<br />
Requirements Revision: 2009<br />
Pamphlet Revision: 2008<br />
1. Do the following:<br />
A. Explain and demonstrate the proper elements of a good motion picture. In your discussion,<br />
include visual storytelling, rhythm, the 180-degree axis rule, camera movement, framing and<br />
composition of camera shots, and lens selection.<br />
B. Discuss the Cinematographer's role in the moviemaking process.<br />
2. Do the following:<br />
A. In a three- or four-paragraph treatment, tell the story you plan to film, making sure that the<br />
treatment conveys a visual picture.<br />
B. Prepare a storyboard for your motion picture (This can be done with rough sketches and stick<br />
figures.)<br />
C. Demonstrate the following motion picture shooting techniques.<br />
1. Using a tripod<br />
2. Panning a camera<br />
3. Framing a shot<br />
4. Selecting an angle<br />
5. Selecting proper lighting<br />
6. Handheld shooting<br />
Requirements Last Revised: 1/1/06 <strong>Cinematography</strong> - Page 1 of 6
Scout Name: _________________________________________________ Unit #: _______________ Date: _______________<br />
D. Using motion picture techniques,, plan ONE of the following programs. Start with a treatment,<br />
and complete the requirement by presenting this program to a pack or your troop, patrol, or class.<br />
3. Do ONE of the following:<br />
1. Film or videotape a court of honor and show it to an audience.<br />
2. Create a short feature of your own design using the techniques you learned.<br />
3. Shoot a vignette that could be used to train a new Scout in a Scouting skill.<br />
A. With your parent's permission and your counselor's approval, visit a film set or a television<br />
production studio and watch how production work is done.<br />
B. Explain to your counselor the elements of the zoom lens and three important parts.<br />
4. Find out about three career opportunities in cinematography. Pick one and find out about the education,<br />
training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor. Explain why this<br />
profession might interest you.<br />
BSA Advancement ID#: 126<br />
Requirements last updated in: 2008<br />
Pamphlet Stock Number: 35869<br />
Pamphlet Revision Date: 2008<br />
Worksheets for use in working on<br />
Format<br />
these requirements: Word Format PDF Format<br />
Blanks in this worksheets table appear when we do not have a worksheet for the badge that includes these<br />
requirements.<br />
Page updated on: September 11, 2008<br />
Requirements Last Revised: 1/1/06 <strong>Cinematography</strong> - Page 2 of 6
Scout Name: _________________________________________________ Unit #: _______________ Date: _______________<br />
<strong>Cinematography</strong><br />
<strong>Merit</strong> <strong>Badge</strong> Workbook<br />
This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet (book).<br />
Requirements revised: 2008, Workbook updated: November 2008.<br />
Scout’s Name: _________________________________________<br />
Counselor’s Name: ______________________________________<br />
1. Do the following:<br />
Unit: _______________________________<br />
Counselor’s Ph #: _______________________________<br />
A. Explain and demonstrate the proper elements of a good motion picture. In your discussion, include visual storytelling,<br />
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rhythm, _________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
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the 180-degree axis rule, ___________________________________________________________________________<br />
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camera movement, _______________________________________________________________________________<br />
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framing and composition of camera shots, _____________________________________________________________<br />
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and lens selection. ________________________________________________________________________________<br />
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B. Discuss the Cinematographer's role in the moviemaking process.____________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
2. Do the following:<br />
A. In a three- or four-paragraph treatment, tell the story you plan to film, making sure that the treatment conveys a visual picture.<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
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Requirements Last Revised: 1/1/06 <strong>Cinematography</strong> - Page 3 of 6
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B. Prepare a storyboard for your motion picture (This can be done with rough sketches and stick figures.)<br />
Requirements Last Revised: 1/1/06 <strong>Cinematography</strong> - Page 4 of 6
Scout Name: _________________________________________________ Unit #: _______________ Date: _______________<br />
C. Demonstrate the following motion picture shooting techniques.<br />
1. Using a tripod<br />
2. Panning a camera<br />
3. Framing a shot<br />
4. Selecting an angle<br />
5. Selecting proper lighting<br />
6. Handheld shooting<br />
D. Using motion picture techniques,, plan ONE of the following programs. Start with a treatment, and complete the requirement<br />
by presenting this program to a pack or your troop, patrol, or class.<br />
1. Film or videotape a court of honor and show it to an audience. ________________________________________<br />
2. Create a short feature of your own design using the techniques you learned. _____________________________<br />
3. Shoot a vignette that could be used to train a new Scout in a Scouting skill. ______________________________<br />
3. Do ONE of the following:<br />
A. With your parent's permission and your counselor's approval, visit a film set or a television production studio and watch<br />
how production work is done.<br />
B. Explain to your counselor the elements of the zoom lens and three important parts.<br />
Requirements Last Revised: 1/1/06 <strong>Cinematography</strong> - Page 5 of 6
Scout Name: _________________________________________________ Unit #: _______________ Date: _______________<br />
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4. Find out about three career opportunities in cinematography.<br />
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Pick one ___________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
and find out about the education, training, and experience required for this profession. ______________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
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Discuss this with your counselor. Explain why this profession might interest you.____________________________________<br />
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Online Resources (Use any Internet resource with caution and only with your parent’s or guardian’s permission.)<br />
Boy Scouts of America: ►scouting.org ►Guide to Safe Scouting ►Age-Appropriate Guidelines ►Safe Swim Defense<br />
►Scout ►Tenderfoot ►Second Class ►First Class Rank Videos ►Safety Afloat<br />
Boy Scout <strong>Merit</strong> <strong>Badge</strong> Workbooks: usscouts.org -or- meritbadge.org <strong>Merit</strong> <strong>Badge</strong> Books: www.scoutstuff.org<br />
Requirement Resources<br />
1: 180 Degree Axis Rule: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/180_degree_rule<br />
Motion picture terminology: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_picture_terminology<br />
<strong>Cinematography</strong> lenses, framing, etc.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/<strong>Cinematography</strong><br />
2: Cinematic Techniques: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinematic_techniques<br />
ExpertVillage.com Lesson Videos:<br />
How to Write a Movie Script How To Make & Edit Videos Editing2 Making a Film<br />
3b: Zoom Lens (how it works, diagram, etc.): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoom_lens Animated<br />
4: Film or video production jobs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_crew<br />
Film Crew Jobs and Responsibilities: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_crew<br />
General Resources<br />
Many sample videos: ExpertVillage.com Lesson Videos:<br />
Exposure: The Internet Resource for Low-Budget Film-Makers: http://www.exposure.co.uk<br />
Moving Image Collections: http://mic.imtc.gatech.edu<br />
New York Film Academy: http://www.nyfa.com<br />
Requirements Last Revised: 1/1/06 <strong>Cinematography</strong> - Page 6 of 6
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