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Capture digital images

Capture digital images

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPDMT3210
State Code
OBP70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and use digital camera technology and alter and upload digital images. It applies to individuals who photograph and produce digital images and maintain some personal responsibility for producing quality outcomes based on requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess digital camera qualities
  • 1.1 Identify job specifications and hardware requirements
  • 1.2 Identify software required for job and assess camera software compatibility with hardware system
  • 1.3 Match pixel resolution of camera to required quality and resolution of outcome
  • 1.4 Check required capacity of camera is available for a number of images to be captured
  • 1.5 Confirm camera qualities and feature modes meet quality and photographic requirements for images
2. Set up for image capture
  • 2.1 Set up camera for image composition, according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.2 Arrange and set up lighting
  • 2.3 Adjust tone curves
  • 2.4 Arrange and adjust neutral balance of image
  • 2.5 Adjust image composition and exposure as required
3. Photograph and upload digital images
  • 3.1 Set up or load digital camera
  • 3.2 Operate digital camera to capture image in compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 3.3 Upload file to required computer and save image on digital storage device
  • 3.4 Create and store photographic image files on computer
  • 3.5 Enhance, crop and alter photographic images
  • 3.6 Confirm photographic images meet job specifications
  • 3.7 Deliver photographic images using required delivery mode
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO86 ICPDMT321 Capture a digital image Unit of competency