Category

0 – 1 pts

2 – 3 pts

4 – 5 pts

Score

Purpose

Is the purpose of the entry clear, and does the project communicate it effectively?

There seems to be little or no purpose to this project.

The purpose of the project is generally clear and fairly well implemented.

The purpose of the project is very clear and effectively implemented.

X

1.5

Originality of Concept

Is the entry original, creative and imaginative in idea and implementation?

There is little or no originality and inventiveness.

The project is mainly effective and imaginative and shows some sophistication.

There is significant evidence of originality and inventiveness.

X

1.5

Editing

Do the cuts, transitions, and scene placement/length create a smooth flow and keep viewer interest?

There are major problems with the cuts and transitions, and/or scene placement and length create an awkward flow and work against viewer interest.

There are some problems with the cuts and transitions and/or scene placement/length, causing issues with the flow and viewer interest.

The cuts and transitions are very well done. They, and high quality scene placement/length, create a smooth flow and hold viewer interest.

X

1.5

Technical Quality of Image

Does the quality of lighting, steadiness of camera, the zooms & pans, and the focus enhance or detract from the project?

The visual quality is severely and negatively impacted by one or more of the following:

scenes are too dark or too light, the camera shakes, the zooms/pans are unsteady and/or too fast or slow, and/or the picture is out of focus.

One or more of the following present a moderate problem: lighting is too dark or light, the camera shakes a little, the zooms/pans are not as smooth as they should be and/or the speeds are inappropriate, and/or there are minor focus problems.

The lighting is clear and appropriate, the camera is steady, the zooms/pans are smooth and at appropriate speeds, and the picture is in focus.

X

1.0

Cinematography

Is there an effective use of multiple camera angles, creative camera work, shot composition, etc?

There are few or no use of multiple camera angles, the camera work is uncreative, and/or the shot composition is poorly done.

The use of multiple camera angles, creative camera work, and shot composition is uneven or only partially effective.

There is an effective use of multiple camera angles, creative camera work, and shot composition.

X

1.0

Technical Quality of Sound/Music

Does the volume, noise, and clarity, of the soundtrack enhance or detract from the project? Is there a hum or background noise?

The sound quality is made poor by one of the following: the volume is too low or too loud or very uneven, speakers cannot be understood, and/or the background noise/hum is very distracting.

There are moderate problems with the sound quality because of its volume, because of its unevenness, because the conversation is somewhat unclear, and/or because of a hum or background noise.

The volume of speakers, sound effects, and background music is appropriate, even, and clear. There is little or no hum or background noise.

X

1.0

Soundtrack

Is the soundtrack coordinated with the video and add meaning to it?

The sound is not coordinated with the video; it is gratuitous and adds no meaning or tone to the project.

The sound is mostly suited to the video; its additional meaning is uneven.

The sound is well coordinated with the video; it adds meaning or tone to the project.

X

1.0

Overall Impact

What overall impression does the project make on the viewer?

The project is weak.

The project is solid but with weaknesses.

The project is impressive.

X

1.5

Judge: ____________________

[ ] YES [ ] NO

The quality of this project reflects well on the CHS Academy of Information Technology and is suitable for public access on TV and the Internet.

Should Consider for:

__ Best Special Effects

__ Best Technical

__ Best Storytelling

__ Best Sound Track

TOTAL

SCORE: _______