Requirements

1. 1

   1. Film Language

   Film Language Basics

   Discuss and demonstrate the proper elements of a good motion picture. In your discussion, include visual storytelling, rhythm, the 180-axis rule, camera movement, framing and composition of camera shots, and lens selection.
2. 2

   2. Planning Your Movie

   Do the following:

   Do all

   1. a.

      Write the Treatment

      In a three- or four-paragraph treatment, tell the story you plan to produce, making sure that the treatment conveys a visual picture.
   2. b.

      Build the Storyboard

      Prepare a storyboard for your motion picture. Note: This can be done with rough sketches and stick figures.
   3. c.

      Master Camera Moves

      Do all

      Demonstrate the following motion picture shooting techniques:

      1. Using a tripod

         1 Using a tripod

      2. Panning a camera

         2 Panning a camera

      3. Framing a shot

         3 Framing a shot

      4. Selecting an angle

         4 Selecting an angle

      5. Selecting proper lighting

         5 Selecting proper lighting

      6. Handheld shooting

         6 Handheld shooting
   4. d.

      Choose Your Production

      Choose 1

      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.

      1. 1

         Cover a Court of Honor

         Film a court of honor and show it to an audience.
      2. 2

         Create a Short Feature

         Create a short feature of your own design, using the techniques you learned.
      3. 3

         Teach a Scout Skill

         Shoot a vignette that could be used to train a new Scout in a Scouting skill.
3. 3

   3. Behind the Scenes

   Pick a Production View

   Choose 1

   Do ONE of the following:

   1. a

      Visit a Working Set

      With your parent or guardian’s permission and your counselor’s approval, visit a film set or television production studio and watch how production work is done.
   2. b

      Understand the Zoom Lens

      Explain to your counselor the elements of the zoom lens and three important parts.
4. 4

   4. Future Paths

   Choose Your Next Step

   Choose 1

   Do ONE of the following:

   1. a

      Research a Film Career

      Explore careers related to this merit badge. Research one career to learn about the training and education needed, costs, job prospects, salary, job duties, and career advancement. Your research methods may include—with your parent or guardian’s permission—an internet or library search, an interview with a professional in the field, or a visit to a location where people in this career work. Discuss with your counselor both your findings and what about this profession might make it an interesting career.
   2. b

      Build a Film Hobby

      Explore how you could use knowledge and skills from this merit badge to pursue a hobby or healthy lifestyle. Research any training needed, expenses, and organizations that promote or support it. Discuss with your counselor what short-term and long-term goals you might have if you pursued this.