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Short Film
Shot Composition Rubric
The purpose of this assignment is for students to become familiar with the shot composition rules and how to apply the rules to create visually stimulating photos & videos
Rubric Code:
YX6W332
By
touillette75
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Cinematorgraphy
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Creativity of the shot
Excellent
All shot were very creative, well beyond standard shots of this subject-matter. Powerful pictures. Moments or a subjects captured well. Pictures create interest for the viewer.Each shot fully meets or exceeds requirements.
Good
This was a good montage. Shots show good creativity and effort above and beyond the norm with little room for improvement. Shots mostly meet requirements
Fair
Shots could have been planned better and improved. Basic, standard shots of given subjects.Shots show SOME evidence of some requirements.
Poor
Shots demonstrated little to no creativity or were not student’s own work.These shots lacked emotion. They were one dimensional, uninteresting.Shots shows no evidence or minimal evidence of requirements
Composition rules applied to photos
Excellent
All five composition rules were correctly applied to numerous shots. No one composition rule was used in excess.
Good
four or more composition rules were correctly applied to mostly all shots and no one rules was used in excess.
Fair
Only three or fewer composition rules were correctly applied to most of the shots.
Poor
Either two or fewer composition rules were evident or the composition rules some composition rules were used in excess while avoiding the use of others.
Camera angles and movement.
Excellent
The director successfully used camera angles and movement to creatively communicate information on character and story to the audience.
Good
The director attempted to use camera angles and movement to communicate information to the audience.
Fair
The director was able to communicate some information to the audience using camera angles and movement.
Some camerawork may have been distracting.
Poor
The camera angles and movement used in the film were distracting.
cropping and rule of thirds
Excellent
Composition is purposeful, and clearly and uniquely demonstrates the use of the "rule of thirds". Demonstrates excellent use of cropping to create visual interest in the subject.
Good
Composition is purposeful. The subject is clearly stated but the focus is distracting. Good use of cropping.
Fair
Subject is evident but weakened by busyness or objects. The viewers eye is somewhat attracted to the dominant features. Fair use of cropping.
Poor
No subject is evident. The viewers eye is distracted by busyness. There is little or no evidence of thoughtful composition. The image appears unbalanced. Poor cropping.
Video Continuity/ Editing
Excellent
The video is edited with only high quality shots remaining. Video moves smoothly from shot to shot. A variety of transitions are used to assist in communicating the main idea and smooth the flow from one scene to the next. Shots and scenes flow seamlessly. Digital effects are used appropriately for emphasis
Good
The video is edited throughout with only quality shots remaining. A variety of transitions are used. Good pacing and timing.
Fair
The video is throughout with only quality shots remaining. A variety of transitions are used. Good pacing and timing. The tape is edited in few spots. Several poor shots remain. Transitions from shot to shot are choppy, and the types of wipes and fades selected are not always appropriate for the scene. There are many unnatural breaks and/or early cuts.
Poor
The video is unedited and many poor shots remain. No transitions between clips are used. Raw clips run back to back in the final video.
Timing
Excellent
Video clips show no slack time.
Good
slack time is evident. Most video clips are edited to remove slack time and to emphasize action.
Fair
Some video clips need to be edited to remove slack time and increase action.
Poor
Video clips begin and end with slack time or no action.
Audio
Excellent
The audio is clear and effectively assists in communicating the main idea. Background audio is kept in balance.
Good
The audio is clear and assists in communicating the main idea.
Fair
The audio is inconsistent in clarity (too loud/too soft/garbled) at times and/or the background audio overpowers the primary audio.
Poor
The audio is cut off and inconsistent or overpowering.
Lighting rubric
Excellent
Achieved the lighting technique and the desired effect when using that light set up. Composition is dramatic and impacting due to the use of light and the correct position on your subject's face.
Good
Good use of available light and light position. The lighting style (ex. Rembrandt) is easily identifiable and the portrait makes an impact for its use of light and shadow.
Fair
The photograph is somewhat lit in the style intended, but there is not a clear marker that the light was manipulated to purposefully achieve the desired result
Poor
The cinematographer lighting style is unidentifiable with spotty light and shadow splayed over the image
Plot
Excellent
Presents events that create a clear narrative
Good
Presents sequence of events
Fair
Presents a confusing sequence of events
Poor
Presents no logical order
Keywords:
Shot Composition
Subjects:
Arts and Design
Journalism
Science
Education
Types:
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