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Shoot material for screen productions

Shoot material for screen productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACAM311
State Code
ODD66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to shoot material for screen productions using a singlecamera unit. This includes preparing for shoots, setting up locations and shooting equipment, and ensuring the shoot is wrapped up according to production requirements.The unit applies to those who have prime responsibility to capture screen images using a range of video equipment. They generally work under direction, and perform different camera, sound and lighting functions. Depending on the scale of the shoot, they may have an assistant or may be required to assist senior camera operators.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for shoots
  • 1.1 Confirm production and post-production requirements by participating in pre-production briefings
  • 1.2 Arrange equipment and accessories for shoots as directed
  • 1.3 Confirm there are adequate supplies of charged batteries and capture media to meet production requirements
  • 1.4 Prepare and pack lighting equipment
  • 1.5 Identify and report equipment faults to required production personnel
  • 1.6 Complete minor repairs on faulty equipment
  • 1.7 Complete workplace documentation according to organisational procedures prior to shoots
2. Set up on location
  • 2.1 Contribute ideas to production concepts in discussion with required personnel
  • 2.2 Plan camera positions that ensure composition of shots provides visual interpretation of material or subject according to production requirements
  • 2.3 Set up and secure cameras and other equipment
  • 2.4 Plan repositioning of equipment and accessories during shoots according to production requirements
  • 2.5 Label and load capture media and check camera functions
  • 2.6 Position microphones according to production requirements and conduct audio check
3. Set up lighting
  • 3.1 Determine whether correction is required by assessing quality and quantity of available light according to production requirements
  • 3.2 Mount and position lighting equipment safely
  • 3.3 Run lighting cables and connect to power sources safely
  • 3.4 Install colour frames and gels according to production requirements
  • 3.5 Select lenses and filters appropriate to prevailing weather conditions
4. Position and operate camera
  • 4.1 Select camera shots and angles that produce effective cuts between shots according to production requirements
  • 4.2 Shoot and record sequences as directed according to production and post-production requirements
  • 4.3 Implement planned or rehearsed shots according to direction from required personnel by checking camera movements
5. Manipulate cables and camera positioning
  • 5.1 Confirm final camera and cable movements by participating in rehearsals
  • 5.2 Position and move camera cabling during shoots according to instructions and cues from required personnel
  • 5.3 Avoid undue lapses in timing by responding to cues from required personnel
  • 5.4 Move cameras and cabling without impeding work of camera operators in cooperation with required personnel
  • 5.5 Handle cabling without damaging equipment or causing injury to others
6. Wrap up shoots
  • 6.1 Use safe lifting techniques when packing equipment and accessories
  • 6.2 Label recorded material and associated documentation according to organisational procedures
  • 6.3 Identify and report additional equipment faults and complete required documentation
  • 6.4 Leave shoot locations in original or improved condition
  • 6.5 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF59 CUACAM301 Shoot material for screen productions Unit of competency