Resource Library·Merit Badge

Moviemaking

Elective merit badge — requirements, troop progress, and nothing shelved yet (be the first to suggest something).Official BSA page ↗Workbook (PDF) ↗

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From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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Discuss and demonstrate motion-picture elements: visual storytelling, rhythm, the 180° rule, camera movement, framing/composition, and lens selection
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2a
Write a 3–4 paragraph treatment for your planned motion picture that conveys a visual picture
2b
Prepare a storyboard for your motion picture (rough sketches/stick figures OK)
2c
Demonstrate shooting techniques: tripod use, panning, framing a shot, selecting an angle, lighting, and handheld shooting
2d
Plan and present one motion-picture program to a group — a court of honor film, an original short, or a training vignette
3
(Do any one of the following)
3a
Visit a film set or TV production studio and observe production work
3b
Explain to your counselor the elements of a zoom lens and its three important parts
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(Do any one of the following)
4a
Research a film/video-production career — training, costs, prospects, salary, duties, advancement; discuss findings and interest
4b
Explore how this badge's skills could support a hobby or healthy lifestyle — training, costs, supporting organizations, your goals