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Shoot a wide range of television content

Shoot a wide range of television content

Unit of competency
National Code
CUFCAM401A
State Code
D1088
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/08/2012
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/08/2012
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to shoot a wide range of content for television programs.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare for shoots
  • 1. Attend pre-production briefings and contribute creative ideas for the visual interpretation of intended productions
  • 2. Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility
  • 3. Survey locations prior to shoots as required
  • 4. Plan, prepare and pack required equipment and accessories for shoots, including special requirements, such as lenses and filters
  • 5. Ensure equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed
  • 6. Select capture media that is appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements
  • 7. Anticipate OHS requirements as they apply to the preparation and implementation of shoots
  • 8. Complete required documentation
Set up shoots
  • 9. Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements
  • 10. Generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions
  • 11. Appraise ideas for potential impact on cost, schedules, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements
  • 12. Set up and implement lighting plans, and install required cables
  • 13. Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements by utilising appropriate light meters
  • 14. Position microphones and conduct audio checks
  • 15. Liaise and collaborate with other production personnel and talent to maximise creative outcomes
  • 16. Rehearse shots as required
Shoot content
  • 17. Check camera movements to implement planned and rehearsed shots where applicable
  • 18. Ensure captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements
  • 19. Employ photographic and composition techniques to achieve aesthetic requirements and to capture well-composed and well-focused shots
  • 20. Collaborate with other production personnel where applicable and respond to directions as required
  • 21. Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve the desired images
  • 22. Ensure safe work practices are applied at all times
  • 23. Record audio using appropriate microphones or coordinate sound operations as required
Wrap up shoots
  • 24. Pack and store equipment using safe lifting practices
  • 25. Ensure recorded content is identified, labelled and available for post-production
  • 26. Ensure locations are left in original state
  • 27. Brief editors and producers on post-production issues as required
  • 28. Complete necessary documentation
  • 29. Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
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.
Productions may include:
animations
corporate videos
documentaries
drama
EFP (electronic field production)
ENG (electronic news gathering)
events or performances
infotainment
life style programs
news and current affairs
pieces to camera
training videos.
Locations may include:
on location (interior, exterior)
outside broadcast
studio.
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:
autocue monitor
AVCHD (high definition)
batteries - lead/acid Ni-Cad/lithium ION
Betacam
Betacam SP
cables
cue card holders
digital Betacam
digital DVC Pro
DV Cam
DVD camcorder
headphones
lighting kit
microphones
fixed
pole
lapel
Mini DV
mobile phones
mounts
talkback facility
tape recorder
tripod
two-way intercom
video split monitor.
Lenses may include:
fixed
lens hood
macro
micro
wide-angle
wide-angle adaptor
zoom.
Filters may include:
chromatic
colour
colour correction
correction filters
enhancers
graduated: hard-edge, soft-edge, attenuated coloured, neutral density
non-specific colour
polarising
ultraviolet.
Capture media may include:
CD
DVD
flashcards
P2 solid-state drive
small hard drive
videotape.
Documentation may include:
computer generated/manually written
emails/SMS
fault reports
film and battery labels
production schedule
running sheets
script
shot lists
stock order forms.
Shots may include:
close-up
cutaway shot
establishing or master shot
extreme close-up
eye-level shot
hand-held
high-angle
long shot
low-angle
mid shot
pan
point-of-view shot
static
tilt
track
wide shot
zoom in
zoom out.
Lighting may include:
back light
bounced light
colour temperature
effect light, e.g. on backgrounds
fill light
flood light
HMI (hydrargyrum medium arc-length iodide)
interior lights
key light
light meters
spot light
tungsten
types of luminaries.
Production personnel may include:
animator
camera assistant
director/producer
editor
floor manager
journalist/reporter
researcher
safety officer
sound mixer/designer
sound recordist
supervisors
technical producer.
Talent may include:
actors
general public, e.g. vox pops
interviewees
interviewers
journalists/reporters
performers
presenters.
Camera movements may include:
dolly
hand-held
pan
tilt
tracking
zoom in/zoom out.
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 all aspects of camera shoots
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 a range of cameras and ancillary equipment
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 gather content across a variety of locations, conditions and subject matter
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 to determine whether production requirements have been met
observation of the candidate setting up and operating camera and lighting equipment on location
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
CUFCAM402A Shoot television content in a multi-camera environment
CUSSOU406A Record sound on location.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ72 CUACAM401 Shoot a wide range of screen content Unit of competency