Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:43 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUACAM501

State Code
AWJ69

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate cameras under special conditions for film or television productions.It applies to individuals who may be working on productions that require capturing shots from moving vehicles, aircraft, trains or underwater, using digital or film cameras. Generally they work under direction but in situations such as deep underwater shoots, they carry responsibility for most if not all of the filming.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan shoots

1.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to interpret and confirm overall production requirements
1.2 Collaborate with production personnel to devise creative solutions for capturing required shots that take technical considerations into account
1.3 Interpret camera plans, identify required special effects and create shot lists for use during rehearsals and shoot
1.4 Brief production personnel assisting with shoot and determine an execution plan for each shot
1.5 Participate in pre-shoot safety briefings and identify risks of shooting under the special conditions
1.6 Confirm potential hazards and risks that may affect decisions to proceed with shoot and reduce problems where feasible

2. Select and set up equipment

2.1 Assess nature of special conditions and discuss issues with production personnel
2.2 Select required equipment, accessories and cabling, and install safely
2.3 Check equipment and accessories do not impede operations of other people involved in shoot
2.4 Participate in rehearsals and agree on final camera shots and movements
2.5 Adjust shot lists as required

3. Capture shots

3.1 Communicate with production personnel throughout shoot and operate camera according to instructions and cues
3.2 Apply photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements
3.3 Re-create and capture shots established during rehearsals and advise relevant production personnel of variations to predetermined plans
3.4 Minimise movement of equipment and accessories and the impact on filming
3.5 Operate camera and special equipment to maintain safety of production personnel and others involved in shoot
3.6 Cooperate with other personnel to achieve desired camera movements and visual effects
3.7 Complete operations without damage to equipment and without interference to operators of moving equipment
3.8 Participate in debriefing sessions to evaluate effectiveness of shoot and to identify areas for future improvement

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D1092	CUFCAM501A	Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODG24	CUACAM511	Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZL8	CUA51015	Diploma of Screen and Media	Qualification