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Shoot television content in multi-camera environment
Shoot television content in multi-camera environment
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFCAM402A
CUFCAM402A
State Code
D1089
D1089
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to shoot television content in a multi-camera environment.It builds on the skills associated with shooting in a single-camera environment contained in unit CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Plan shots and camera movements
- 1. Participate in pre-production meetings and briefings to discuss visual interpretation, requirements and locations for intended productions
- 2. Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm that planned shots and camera movements meet technical and script criteria
- 3. Assess camera plan to ensure individual role is consistent with overall production needs and plans
- 4. Interpret camera plan and other documentation to create shot lists for use during rehearsal, recording or live transmission
- 5. Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on schedules, technical feasibility and production requirements
- 6. Anticipate occupational and health and safety requirements as they apply to the preparation and implementation of shoots
Set up for shoots
- 7. Assemble camera, equipment and accessories to meet predetermined camera positions and camera movements
- 8. Position camera for shots to ensure the safety of relevant production personnel, talent and general public
- 9. Ensure appropriate camera cables are run from correct outlet points to cameras and do not impede camera movements involved in productions
- 10. Ensure that cameras are lined up and matched to meet production requirements
- 11. Charge and install headsets and ensure talkback function is operational to allow communication with relevant production personnel
- 12. Liaise and collaborate with other relevant production personnel and talent to maximise creative outcomes
Shoot content
- 13. Participate in rehearsals and adjust shot lists and schedules according to required changes
- 14. Re-create camera shots and movements established in rehearsal during recording or communicate clearly to production personnel unavoidable variations from the predetermined plans
- 15. Respond to cues received from relevant production personnel in a timely manner
- 16. Consider shots and angles required of other camera operators to assess how cuts and dissolves between shots can produce the required creative outcomes
- 17. Move camera without impeding the operation of other team members, including other camera operators and technical personnel
- 18. Ensure safe work practices are applied at all times
Wrap up shoots
- 19. Dismantle, pack and store equipment and accessories as required
- 20. Participate in post-production debriefings and reflect on own performance, noting areas for future improvement
- 21. Ensure locations are left in original state
- 22. Complete necessary documentation
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Locations may include:
day
exterior
interior
night
studio.
Productions may include:
events or performances
live or prerecorded television productions , e.g.:
music
drama
comedy
variety/infotainment
sport
studio debates
news
current affairs.
Production personnel may include:
camera operator
designers
director
director of photography
floor manager
gaffer
head of department
lighting personnel
other specialist staff
other technical staff
producer
supervisor
technical director.
Shots may include:
close-up
cutaway shot
establishing or master shot
extreme close-up
eye-level shot
high-angle
long shot
low angle
mid shot
point-of-view shot
wide shot.
Camera movements may include:
crab
dolly
pan
static
tilt
track in/out
zoom in/zoom out.
Documentation may include:
camera plan
computer generated/manually written
emails/SMS
production schedule
running sheets
scripts
shot lists.
Shoots may include:
combined video and audio function
fixed/supported
hand-held operation
separate video and audio record functions
single-camera.
Equipment and accessories may include:
cables
cameras
camera supports, e.g.:
pedestal
mounts
cranes
dollies
track
tripods
spreaders
fluid heads
cue card holders
filters
headsets
lenses
lights
special effects equipment
two-way communication devices.
Talent may include:
actors
general public, e.g. studio audiences, spectators
interviewees
interviewers
journalists/reporters
performers
presenters.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Locations may include:
day
exterior
interior
night
studio.
Productions may include:
events or performances
live or prerecorded television productions , e.g.:
music
drama
comedy
variety/infotainment
sport
studio debates
news
current affairs.
Production personnel may include:
camera operator
designers
director
director of photography
floor manager
gaffer
head of department
lighting personnel
other specialist staff
other technical staff
producer
supervisor
technical director.
Shots may include:
close-up
cutaway shot
establishing or master shot
extreme close-up
eye-level shot
high-angle
long shot
low angle
mid shot
point-of-view shot
wide shot.
Camera movements may include:
crab
dolly
pan
static
tilt
track in/out
zoom in/zoom out.
Documentation may include:
camera plan
computer generated/manually written
emails/SMS
production schedule
running sheets
scripts
shot lists.
Shoots may include:
combined video and audio function
fixed/supported
hand-held operation
separate video and audio record functions
single-camera.
Equipment and accessories may include:
cables
cameras
camera supports, e.g.:
pedestal
mounts
cranes
dollies
track
tripods
spreaders
fluid heads
cue card holders
filters
headsets
lenses
lights
special effects equipment
two-way communication devices.
Talent may include:
actors
general public, e.g. studio audiences, spectators
interviewees
interviewers
journalists/reporters
performers
presenters.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to work within production deadlines and to plan and organise shot lists for a multi-camera shoot
ability to contribute creative interpretations and ideas in the context of planning shots to meet production requirements
collaborative approach to work, including ability to work under direction
ability to operate cameras and ancillary equipment in a multi-camera environment
knowledge and application of photographic principles.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to professional equipment based on items listed in the range statement.
access to facilities to produce a show tape, which demonstrates aptitude across a reasonable spectrum of program types and the ability to work effectively in a multi-camera environment
opportunities to work on multi-camera shoots
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of a range of screen content shot by the candidate in a multi-camera environment to determine whether production requirements have been met
observation of the candidate setting up and operating a camera in a multi-camera environment
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to work within production deadlines and to plan and organise shot lists for a multi-camera shoot
ability to contribute creative interpretations and ideas in the context of planning shots to meet production requirements
collaborative approach to work, including ability to work under direction
ability to operate cameras and ancillary equipment in a multi-camera environment
knowledge and application of photographic principles.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to professional equipment based on items listed in the range statement.
access to facilities to produce a show tape, which demonstrates aptitude across a reasonable spectrum of program types and the ability to work effectively in a multi-camera environment
opportunities to work on multi-camera shoots
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of a range of screen content shot by the candidate in a multi-camera environment to determine whether production requirements have been met
observation of the candidate setting up and operating a camera in a multi-camera environment
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ73 | CUACAM402 | Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D197 | CUF40307 | Certificate IV in Broadcast Technology | Qualification |
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |
| D201 | CUF50107 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |