LEVEL 1

LOWER LEVEL 2

UPPER LEVEL 2

LOWER LEVEL 3

UPPER LEVEL 3

LOWER LEVEL 4

UPPER LEVEL 4

HOLDING A SHOT STEADY

No evidence of a tripod being used

HOLDING A SHOT STEADY

Many shots are clearly hand held, some use of tripod.

HOLDING A SHOT STEADY

Most shots are held steadily. Some inappropriately hand held shots

HOLDING A SHOT STEADY

All static shots are held steadily, moving shots wobble

HOLDING A SHOT STEADY

All shots are held steadily, some moving shots may wobble slightly

HOLDING A SHOT STEADY

All shots are steady, including moving shots.

HOLDING A SHOT STEADY

There is a clear relationship between camera movement and other action.

FRAMING A SHOT

No sense of composition

FRAMING A SHOT

Some composition (low / high angle shots) but not consistently.

 FRAMING A SHOT

Some composition (low / high angle shots).

FRAMING A SHOT

Considering the whole frame for most shots

FRAMING A SHOT

Depth of field and rules of thirds used at times

FRAMING A SHOT

Framing for visual interest and all elements composed

FRAMING A SHOT

Imaginative angles and artistic composition

VARIETY OF SHOT DISTANCES

There is no variety in camera distances.

VARIETY OF SHOT DISTANCES

MS and LS predominate

VARIETY OF SHOT DISTANCES

Some variety of shot distance, but does not cut in to action as necessary

VARIETY OF SHOT DISTANCES

Variety is better and cuts in occasionally but not consistently

VARIETY OF SHOT DISTANCES

Good variety and cuts in to action / reaction in close-up

VARIETY OF SHOT DISTANCES

Wide variety adds visual interest and narrative sense

VARIETY OF SHOT DISTANCES

Complete range. Cuts to action / reaction perfectly. Visually engaging

APPROPRIATE TO TASK

There are no conventional features

APPROPRIATE TO TASK

Few conventional features.

APPROPRIATE TO TASK

Several conventional features. Actors have some direction

APPROPRIATE TO TASK

Conventional features that reflect form / genre. Actors sustain a role

APPROPRIATE TO TASK

Conventional product that mostly reflect form /genre. Actors have positive direction

APPROPRIATE TO TASK

Conventional product, clearly reflects genre and form. Actors are very well directed.

APPROPRIATE TO TASK

Looks like a professionally produced product

MISE-EN-SCENE SELECTION

No consideration given to location, costume, props…

MISE-EN-SCENE SELECTION

Does not suggest media form or genre

MISE-EN-SCENE SELECTION

Partially reflects form  &/or genre

MISE-EN-SCENE SELECTION

Some design choices / selections clearly evident

MISE-EN-SCENE SELECTION

Design choices reflects form & genre

MISE-EN-SCENE SELECTION

Clear and coherent design choices for form / genre

MISE-EN-SCENE SELECTION

Every element reflects form, genre, theme(s), tone…

EDITING FOR MEANING

Editing does not make sense

EDITING FOR MEANING

Some suggestion of story development, but very confusing.

EDITING FOR MEANING

Narrative is evident, although some confusion remains.

EDITING FOR MEANING

Narrative progression is sound. Pacing is weak. Several continuity errors.

EDITING FOR MEANING

Good narrative sense. A sense of pacing. One or two continuity errors

EDITING FOR MEANING

Clear narrative sense. Pacing is good. Continuity and montage as appropriate.

EDITING FOR MEANING

Complete narrative sense. Excellent visual, rhythmic, space, time relationships.

SHOT TRANSITIONS

No attempt to use transitions is evident.

SHOT TRANSITIONS

Completely inappropriate transitions used, with no logic to choice

SHOT TRANSITIONS

Some attempt to select transitions, but intrusive and sometimes inappropriate

SHOT TRANSITIONS

Transitions are consistent, but can be occasionally intrusive

SHOT TRANSITIONS

Good selection of transitions which are logical and consistent.

SHOT TRANSITIONS

Transitions are logical and well selected. Reflect genre, mood and themes.

SHOT TRANSITIONS

Transitions (+ selection) are perfectly judged throughout.

SOUND WITH IMAGES

No attempt to include music or sound effects

SOUND WITH IMAGES

Sound and visuals bear little relationship to each other

SOUND WITH IMAGES

Sync is weak and sound does little to add to narrative / rhythm

SOUND WITH IMAGES

Sync has some inaccuracies, some attempts to add to narrative / rhythm

SOUND WITH IMAGES

Sync is mostly accurate and there is a clear attempt to add to narrative / rhythm

SOUND WITH IMAGES

Sound is very strong, sync is precise, reflects narrative events and rhythm very well

SOUND WITH IMAGES

Sound is excellent,  synced precisely, works in narrative and edit perfectly

USING TITLES

There are no titles evident

USING TITLES

Title selection is poor and show no understanding of convention / jobs

USING TITLES

Titles show some selection / design, but conventionally flawed. Many jobs missing.

USING TITLES

Titles are mostly conventional & include most production jobs in order

USING TITLES

Titles are conventional, and include all jobs in order + production company ident

USING TITLES

Titles are conventional & effective; echo genre, tone & themes very well.

USING TITLES

Titles are visually engaging and reflect genre, tone and themes perfectly.