Name of Film ___________________________
Director: ________________________
The Art and Science of Filmmaking: Final Project Scoring Guide
REVISED SCREENPLAY
Low
High
Follows screenplay format
Film is between 5-7 minutes
Film accurately reflects the screenplay
4
8
12
16
20
EXECUTION of FILM
Video Shoot Quality
Video
Always in focus (unless purposefully done)
Always steady (unless purposefully done)
Variety of camera movements
Movements are planned, purposeful and provide impact
Variety of angles and shots (close-up to long shot)
10
Varied composition (based on rule of thirds)
20
30
Audio
Sound always clear (unless purposefully done)
and ambient noise always appropriate
Appropriate use of silence
2
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
2
4
6
8
Lighting
Additional lighting is used to eliminate shadows and glares
All scenes have sufficient lighting for viewer to easily see action
Vivid colors
Innovative use of lighting
2
Theatrical Quality
Acting
Believable; not exaggerated
Props, Setting, Costumes
Appropriate for the story;
enhance story and do not detract from plot
Video Edit Quality
Cutting
10
Clips show no slack time and begin and end with
4
thought to action
8
12
16
20
Pacing/Continuity
Variety of pacing and changes fit the “mood” of the content
Pacing keeps viewers interested
All video clips fit the storyline and transitions between scenes thoughtfully executed
Transitions
All transitions between clips appropriate,
suit the mood and content, and smooth the flow from
one scene to the next
Titles/Text
Titles, subtitles and text always clear and spelled correctly
Used appropriately and enhance the story/content; Innovative
Voice-overs, Background Music and Sound Effects (FX)
Background music and sound FX always balanced well
Music and FX enhance mood/pacing
Creative/appropriate use of sound effects, narration, etc.
Graphics, Animation & Special FX
All the graphics, animations, or FX seem related to and
enhance the topic/theme/mood/message
Most graphics and animations are original
All graphics clear (appropriate size, composition, resolution)
All elements synthesized
4
8
12
16
20
WORLD, CHARACTER, PROBLEM
Overall Reaction to the Film
The film is based around a compelling blend of a world, character, and problem
The video tells a unique story, or tells a common story from a unique perspective or angle, has a compelling
or captivating structure
and is expressed creatively
All content relates to the storyline
Provides fresh, interesting, or humorous insights
Film has a satisfying, or meaningful, or creative, or unpredictable end that addresses the resolution of the
problem
Thorough evidence of imagination, creativity, or thoughtfulness
Style and/or mood suit(s) the content
10
Creative and original
Participation Score:
__________/50
20
30
Final Project Score:
COMMENTS
__________/150