Direct cinematography for screen productions

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:38 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUACAM611

State Code
ODH93

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

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.The unit applies to those who are 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 Establish production requirements for shoot by participating in pre-production meetings with required personnel
1.2 Determine required artistic and visual outcomes through script or screenplay analysis
1.3 Research production issues and propose creative and technically feasible solutions and ideas
1.4 Develop or refine existing camera and lighting plans to meet production requirements
1.5 Negotiate amendments to camera and lighting plans and circulate final camera specifications with required personnel
1.6 Prepare lists of equipment, accessories and supplies required for production
1.7 Brief required personnel on equipment, accessories and other production requirements for shoot

2. Manage set up for shoot

2.1 Manage selection and set up of equipment according to organisational safety standards
2.2 Confirm cameras matched correctly and lighting appropriate to meet production requirements
2.3 View proposed shots and set-ups through viewfinder or on monitors and make creative and technical adjustments as required
2.4 Block shots for use during rehearsals and shoot in collaboration with required personnel
2.5 Participate in rehearsals, noting required changes and instruct camera and lighting crews as required
2.6 Reflect artistic and style needs of shoot by marking up and establishing shots and lighting requirements
2.7 Maintain supervision and collaboration during set up with required personnel

3. Direct shoot content

3.1 Direct camera and lighting crews according to production requirements and respond to issues as required
3.2 Monitor and check shots meet production requirements
3.3 Operate camera as required while maintaining overview of creative and technical criteria
3.4 Check camera movements do not obstruct work of production personnel and talent
3.5 Communicate any variations to predetermined plans to required personnel
3.6 Assess quality and relevance of recorded material and schedule reshoots where necessary by attending daily viewings of rushes

4. Wrap up shoot

4.1 Supervise wrap up of shoot
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 personnel, noting areas for future improvement

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWJ68	CUACAM601	Direct cinematography for screen productions	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGT1	CUA60620	Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media	Qualification