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VIDEO EVALUATION/CRITERIA

Name of Exhibitor(s): ____________________________________________________________ Age(s) _____________

Exhibit Title: _______________________________________________________________________________________

An excellent video captures and holds people’s attention. It may inform, entertain or convince the audience. The topic
chosen should be interesting and communicated as if the audience knows nothing about the subject. Time for video
must be no more than four (4) minutes. Your exhibit must be staffed to protect your equipment. Below you will find an
evaluator’s opinion as to how effective your exhibit is. Read their comments to see what they think would improve your
exhibit. Thank you for exhibiting your work!

http://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/?Page=announcements.html&SM=4h_menu.html

Criteria Excellent Very Good Fair Not Comments/Suggestions:

good Done
Design:
Style and Organization: Video content is
organized and flows. Transition between “scenes” 4 3 2 1 0
is logical and effective, background distractions
are minimal.
Creativity: Interesting use of camera angle, sound
effects/music, close up and distance shots 4 3 2 1 0
enhance video.
Message/Content:
Content: Subject is introduced, viewers’ attention
is caught and held, viewers could easily follow, 4 3 2 1 0
material was appropriate and in accordance with
4-H program content expectations
Quality: Music and words were loud enough to
hear; images were in focus, lighting appropriate, 4 3 2 1 0
camera work is steady.
Spelling, Usage, Grammar and Mechanics: Free
of spelling and grammatical errors on any text that 4 3 2 1 0
appears and scripted dialogue is free of
grammatical errors.

Written Reflection: 4 3 2 1 0
Overall Impression: Presentation attracted and
maintained interest 8 6 4 2 0

Point Deduction: 1 point will be deducted if sources are not listed Total points deducted: _____

Blue Ribbon (32-27 points) = Excellent Red Ribbon (26-19 points) = Very Good White Ribbon (18-1 points) = Good

(Please be sure to convert to percentage for placing.)

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Additional Comments or Suggestions:

Evaluator Name ________________________________________ Rev Dec 2013