How To Video Rubric Pr_____ Name/s _____________________________________________ Topic _____________________________
Excellent/Exceeds 100% Good Moderate Weak/Poor
Criteria
Extra Credit 6 Pts+ 5 Pts 4 Pts 3 Pts 2 Pts
Instruction is creative and inviting. Steps are Steps are easy to follow and understand. The Little or no effort was put into creating
Instructional detailed throughout video. Presentation of how sequence of what to do flows to connect steps sequence of steps for how to do task.
How To to do steps is thoughtful and articulate. Shows and scenes. Has a clear beginning, middle, end. Steps not in order or connected. Not able
Steps how the topic is useful and relevant. Used Project uses all original footage. to follow individual steps successfully.
props from outside of school.
Camera work is thoughtful throughout movie. Camera work is steady – evidence of tripod use. Little or no effort was put into camera
Selection of setting strengthens each scene Proper settings are used to get the best quality setup. Improper settings on camera.
Camera Work without distractions. Camera settings are for recording. Most shots are properly framed. Tripod not used. Little or no
& consistently accurate. Camera work is creative Purposeful use of composition techniques is understanding of composition techniques
Composition using composition techniques with types of evident. White balance and focus is accurate. in movie. Shots not in focus.
shots. All tripod work is smooth. Framing of
all shots is precise and accurate.
Use of text is consistently creative. Text has Text is easy to read. Spelling is accurate. Text Spelling and/or conventions not proper.
unique reveal and/or exit. Spelling and placement on canvas is effective for reading. Difficult to read. Little or no thought to
Text conventions are accurate. Easy to read. Timing Text supports scene instead of competes. Color timing of text.
is proper. Key points are highlighted using selection is effective.
space on canvas and shot.
Edit choices are effective for understanding Edits connect to neighboring scenes well. Edits Scenes jump to next scene. Lack of
and strengthen each scene. All edits are are seamless and without disruption. No jump continuity. Little to no attention placed
seamless and promote continuity. Transitions cuts. Movie fades at end, no abruptness. Editing on connecting ideas with edits. Distracts
Edit Decisions
are used effectively to strengthen message. style supports the steps of instruction. Theme is from instruction. Cut In and Cut Away
Cut In and Cut Away shots are thoughtfully evident, no random-ness to edit decisions. Video shots distract from instruction. Video
placed to support instruction. Video is 2:00 is 2:00 min. in length. does not meet time requirement for
min. in length. length.
Audio is thoughtfully placed. All audio is Audio is used effectively. Timing of music and Audio is abrupt. Mix is uneven. Timing
creative and original. Mix is balanced, fades sfx match video clips. Audio adds realism and does not match clips. Fades are missing
and sfx support all details. No distractions or leads to continuity of scenes. Mix is balanced, no or not effective. sfx distract from scenes.
distortion. Native audio is included, does not abruptness. No distortion. Music is not original. Little or no effort placed on connecting
Audio Quality/Use
distract and strengthens story. All audio is Fades are adjusted for proper fit in mix. audio to video elements.
clear throughout. Audio includes overdub and Narration is overdub or camera work. Narration
camera work. Narration delivered with clarity, is easy to understand. Audio captured with
confidence and professionalism. Zero bleed. integrity. Few to no compromises. Little to no
Music bed is in entire movie. bleed.
On camera talent show each step of instruction Portrays instruction with clear Talent portrays instruction with little or
thoughtfully. Introduces and closes topic as a examples/modeling. Teaches task clearly at each no thoughtfulness. Is not prepared for
Talent host. Delivers steps with confidence and step. No host opens or closes movie. The talent camera work.
clarity. Steps are to the point and clear. The establishes connection to the viewer to show
talent consistently connects to the viewer and steps of instruction.
is professional throughout.
Extra credit can be earned by doing excellent work.
Notes: Total Possible Points @ 100% = 30 Points
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Terry O’Brien Odle MS