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Direct cinematography for screen productions

Direct cinematography for screen productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACAM601
State Code
AWJ68
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to devise and manage single and multi-camera shoots across a wide range of screen, media and entertainment productions.It applies to individuals responsible for composing shots and lighting scenes to provide screen productions with their unique visual look. They work closely with directors and camera and lighting crews to achieve the required creative outcomes. The final call on the composition of shots and the look of productions rests with directors.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for shoot
  • 1.1 Participate in preproduction meetings with relevant production personnel to establish overall production requirements for shoot
  • 1.2 Analyse scripts or screenplays to determine required artistic and visual outcomes
  • 1.3 Research issues relevant to production needs and propose creative and technically feasible solutions and ideas
  • 1.4 Develop or refine existing camera plans according to production requirements
  • 1.5 Negotiate amendments to camera plans and circulate final camera specifications to relevant production personnel
  • 1.6 Prepare lists of required equipment, accessories and supplies, and arrange for acquisition in line with available budgets and timelines
  • 1.7 Block shots for use during rehearsals and shoot in collaboration with production personnel, taking into account impact on overall production requirements
  • 1.8 Brief production personnel on equipment, accessories and other production requirements for shoot
  • 1.9 Follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to the preparation and implementation of shoot
2. Manage set up for shoot
  • 2.1 Manage selection and set-up of equipment and accessories to meet planned shots, ensuring safety of relevant production personnel and other participants
  • 2.2 Confirm cameras are matched correctly and lighting is appropriate for intended shots and scenes
  • 2.3 View proposed shots and set-ups through viewfinder or on monitors and make creative and technical adjustments as required
  • 2.4 Participate in rehearsals, noting required changes and instruct camera and lighting crews accordingly
  • 2.5 Mark up and establish shots and lighting requirements to reflect artistic and style needs of shoot
  • 2.6 Maintain ongoing supervision and collaboration with relevant production personnel to maximise creative outcomes
3. Direct shoot content
  • 3.1 Direct camera and lighting crews to achieve required cinematographic outcomes
  • 3.2 Monitor output of camera operations to ensure cuts and dissolves between shots produce required technical and creative outcomes
  • 3.3 Operate camera as required while maintaining overview of creative and technical criteria
  • 3.4 Check camera movements do not obstruct the work of production personnel and talent
  • 3.5 Communicate any variations to predetermined plans to production personnel
  • 3.6 Attend daily viewings of rushes to assess quality and relevance of recorded material and schedule reshoots where necessary
4. Wrap up shoot
  • 4.1 Supervise dismantling, packing and storing of equipment and accessories and complete necessary documentation
  • 4.2 Check locations are left in original or improved state
  • 4.3 Participate in post-production editing activities and provide additional materials as required
  • 4.4 Participate in debriefings and reflect on own performance and that of production crews, noting areas for future improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1093 CUFCAM601A Direct cinematography for screen productions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH93 CUACAM611 Direct cinematography for screen productions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZO1 CUA60615 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification