LEVELS LADDER (VIDEOS)
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. |