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Plan and produce stock photo images

Plan and produce stock photo images

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPHI522
State Code
ODH76
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
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce stock photo images that may be used for commercial use.The unit applies to those who have their own photo imaging practice submitting photos to a stock repository or work for photo imaging organisations whose purpose is to provide stock photo images.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan creation of stock images
  • 1.1 Research information on contemporary styles and conceptual or aesthetic approaches when informing production of stock photo images
  • 1.2 Evaluate, test and refine technical requirements for range of stock photo imaging projects, and confirm approach with required personnel
  • 1.3 Prepare pricing schedules and business documents where required
2. Prepare for creation of stock images
  • 2.1 Adopt professional practice arrangements for shoots
  • 2.2 Evaluate shoot requirements and refine technical and conceptual approach through test shots
  • 2.3 Prepare shoot management schedules and make shoot preparations
  • 2.4 Organise models, apparel, fashion accessories, shoot locations and subjects as required for stock photo images
3. Shoot images for image stock repositories
  • 3.1 Capture stock images according to preconceived style and shoot context
  • 3.2 Optimise and output creative product to meet possible end-user specifications using industry standards
  • 3.3 Classify and archive photo images according to industry standards
  • 3.4 Reinstate equipment and shoot locations to original condition
4. Display images in image stock repository
  • 4.1 Confirm business arrangements and intellectual property rights with photo stock image repository operators
  • 4.2 Upload photo images to photo stock image repository or commercial environment for promotion and sale
5. Review shoot
  • 5.1 Review feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context
  • 5.2 Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards
  • 5.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
6. Wrap up shoot
  • 6.1 Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer’s standards
  • 6.2 Update work samples of stock photo images for self-promotional purposes
  • 6.3 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWH59 CUAPHI512 Plan and produce stock photo images Unit of competency