Photographer Scout Badge post 2002
The Scout Activity badges from post 2002 are
circular with the Activity image on a blue background with a red border. The
Badge is worn on the left sleeve starting from the shoulder and going down in
order of achievement.
To earn the Photographer Scout badge they must
achieve the following
1. Choose one
of these two activities:
a. Produce
twelve prints of photographs (negative or digital), taken by yourself, covering
at least two different aspects from this list:
·
portrait
·
still life or similar
·
land or seascape
·
sport or similar action
·
flash-gun
·
time-lapse photography
b. Produce
six black and white photographs where you have undertaken some part of the
processing.
2. Choose one
from the following two activities:
a. Show
knowledge of the main functions of a film camera, including shutter speed,
aperture, film speed, depth of field and lens focusing.
b. Show
knowledge of the main functions of a digital camera including resolution,
digital compression and how these affect the final print. Show knowledge of the
types of removable memory available.
3. Discuss
the different types of camera and the accessories available.
4. Choose one
from the following activities:
a. Describe
the process of developing black and white films and prints, including the use
of an enlarger.
b. Describe
the processes and equipment needed to produce prints from a digital camera,
including the use of editing software.
c.
Describe the processes and equipment needed to scan prints or
negatives from existing photographs, including the use of editing software.
5. Diagnose
faults that occur both at the photographing or printing stages, such as
over/under exposure and high/low contrast. Explain the difference between
camera shake and subject movement.
6. Demonstrate
that you know how to care for a camera and accessories.
Alternative B - video photography
1. Produce at
least two short films from two of the following categories:
a. documentary
b. music
video etc for document consistent punctuation
c.
drama
d. situation
comedy
e.
advertisement
f.
training film
g.
environmental
h. community
i.
current affairs
A story
board and script should be produced for each of these. The film can be edited
'in camera' or by using simple editing equipment.
2. Discuss
the following:
a. The main
features and functions of a video camera, including zoom, focus, aperture,
shutter speed, white balance and common tape formats.
b. Problems
that may be encountered when using automatic settings and how these may be
overcome.
3. Show an
understanding of the following:
a. Camera
techniques such as panning, zooming, the use of close-ups, long shots, and the
use of additional lighting.
b. Production
techniques such as editing, how to avoid jumpy cuts, maintaining continuity.
4. Demonstrate
that you know how to care for a video camera and accessories such as tapes,
batteries, microphones and lights.