Pre-requisites:

Please have your scout watch the following videos.  They are also found at Moviemaking Merit Badge | Scouting America

#1: Watch the video   https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=uW4whxq0-SZjyFHJ&v=BFwMRVwrKcA&feature=youtu.be

#2: 

(1) Using a tripod
Resource: 7 Tripod Tricks for Filmaking (video)

(2) Panning a camera
Resource: Camera Panning (video)

(3) Framing a shot
Resources: Reverse Shot (video)
Frame it Right Essential Framing (short video)

(4) Selecting an angle
Resources: Filmmaking 101: 5 Camera Angles (video)
12 CAMERA ANGLES to Enhance Your Films (video)

(5) Selecting proper lighting
Resources: Ultimate Guide to Cinematic Lighting (video)
Zack Snyder Justice League Martian Man Hunter Meets Lois (video)

(6) Handheld shooting
Resources: 5 Tips for Shooting Handheld Videos (video)
Birdman: Anatomy of a Scene (video)

#3b: Watch the video:  How Lens Work in Camera | Lens Mechanism | How Lenses Function

The class will discuss these requirements at the merit badge, but it is easier if they have some background so they can focus more on actually making the movie. 

Any quesitons, please contact Elizabeth Clark at: ireneadler3722025@gmail.com