2. Planning Your Movie

Choose Your Production

2d.
Using motion picture shooting 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.

You must choose exactly one option from this requirement. Each path asks you to plan with a treatment, use real camera techniques, and present the finished program to an audience. The difference is the kind of story you will tell.

Your Options

  • Req 2d1 — Cover a Court of Honor: Record a real Scouting event and build an audience-ready piece from moments you cannot easily repeat. This option teaches planning, anticipation, and event coverage.
  • Req 2d2 — Create a Short Feature: Invent your own short story and film it on purpose. This option teaches creative control, shot planning, and storytelling choices.
  • Req 2d3 — Teach a Scout Skill: Produce a training vignette that helps a new Scout learn something clearly. This option teaches instructional structure, clarity, and useful close-up coverage.

How to Choose

Choosing the right production

Pick the one that matches your time, resources, and interests
  • Control over the scene: Req 2d2 gives you the most control because you design the story. Req 2d1 gives you the least because real events happen when they happen.
  • Planning pressure: Req 2d1 rewards preparation and coverage. Req 2d3 rewards organization and clear teaching. Req 2d2 rewards story design.
  • People needed: Req 2d1 may need only event access. Req 2d2 may need actors. Req 2d3 usually needs one person demonstrating a skill.
  • What you will gain: Req 2d1 builds documentary-style awareness, Req 2d2 strengthens creative storytelling, and Req 2d3 develops communication and instructional filming.
BFI homepage Film-learning resources and inspiration that can help you think about different types of productions and audiences. Link: BFI homepage — https://www.bfi.org.uk

When you have chosen your path, move to the first option page and compare its demands with your own project idea.