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Final Cut Evaluation 
Rough Cut Evaluation
Rubric Code: J4BA27
By brooksbank
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: Communication  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Outstanding

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Score

(N/A)

Documentary Elements
Main Idea

Outstanding

A clear theme, point, or message is presented.
Good

Theme, point, or message is not always clear or presented accurately.
Needs Improvement

Very loose in organization, difficult to determine topic.
Score
Narrative

Outstanding

Clear organizing structure and flows logically.
Good

Structure does not flow logically.
Needs Improvement

Little form or structure evident.
Score
Format

Outstanding

Documentary Style is Clear
Good

Style shifts frequently, not consistent throughout.
Needs Improvement

No obvious documentary style.
Score
Information

Outstanding

Information used is accurate, authenticated and well researched.
Good

Information used is not well researched and/or based solely on opinion.
Needs Improvement

Information used is unreliable.
Score
Sources

Outstanding

A range of source material and reliable sources/interviewees are used.
Good

Limited range of source materials and reliable sources.
Needs Improvement

Few, if any relaible sources.
Score
Production Elements
Camera Work

Outstanding

Shots are in focus, well framed and exposed.
Good

Shots are mostly, but not all, in focus, well framed and/or exposed.
Needs Improvement

Poor production quality, unfocused, not well composed, poor exposure or WB.
Score
Composition

Outstanding

Shots are well composed, interesting and shot from a variety of perspectives and angles.
Good

Shots are not well composed, not interesting and few perspectives and angles are evident.
Needs Improvement

Little thought was given to composing shots.
Score
Recorded Sound

Outstanding

Recorded sound is clear. Ambient sound complements recording, audio transitions are seamless, all levels are consistent.
Good

Recorded sound mostly clear, transitions or levels are inconsistent.
Needs Improvement

Sound is not clear - little ambient sound to complement video. Transitions and levels not managed properly.
Score
Editing Elements
Final Cut Pro

Outstanding

FCP is used creatively and professionally to create logical cuts, adjusted images (color/alignment) and good information flow.
Good

FCP is used at a basic level to create logical cuts, images not adjust for (color/alignment)
Needs Improvement

FCP is used not used creatively - few adjustments applied
Score
Variety and Pacing

Outstanding

Images on screen change to engage audience, keep them interested. Cut away shots are used to your advantage.
Good

Images on screen change to engage audience, however information received is choppy and B-roll not always used creativelyd - cut away shots could be used better.
Needs Improvement

Very little variety in editing, inconsistent flow in rhythm of edits.
Score
Transitions and Effects

Outstanding

Used sparingly and and only to complement the message and information flow.
Good

Inconsistent use, no clear idea of how or why some are used.
Needs Improvement

Transitions do not complement the message, or confuse it altogether.
Score
Sound, Music and Voice Over*

Outstanding

Voice (if used) and sound matches documentary genre and tone, sound levels don't detract from spoken dialogue.
Good

Voice (if used) and sound doesn't always match documentary genre and tone, sound levels vary, from spoken dialogue hard to hear at times.
Needs Improvement

Sound is obtrusive and detracts from message.
Score
Titles and Credits

Outstanding

Titles, credits and graphics are creative and are used only to convey important and relevant information.
Good

Titles, credits and graphics are mostly creative and are do not always convey important and relevant information.
Needs Improvement

Use of graphics is amateur and lacks creativity.
Score
Final Production

Outstanding

Production significantly increases audience knowledge and understanding of topic. Productions stays on message for the duration of the piece.
Good

Incomplete or shallow knowledge and understanding of topic. Productions fails to stay on message for the duration of the piece.
Needs Improvement

Little was learned, very little interest generated.
Score



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