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Shoot material for screen productions

Shoot material for screen productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUFCAM301A
State Code
D1086
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
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to shoot screen material using a single-camera unit. 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. Participate in pre-production briefings as required to confirm production and post-production requirements
  • 2. Arrange equipment and accessories for shoots as directed, ensuring that everything is clean and operational
  • 3. Safely charge batteries according to manufacturer specifications and ensure sufficient supply of charged batteries to meet the needs of production schedules
  • 4. Select required capture media and ensure sufficient supply for the intended production
  • 5. Prepare and pack lighting equipment, including gels and cables as required
  • 6. Undertake minor repairs on faulty equipment or report significant faults to relevant production personnel
  • 7. Confirm location, shooting schedules and timelines with relevant production personnel
  • 8. Complete appropriate documentation prior to shoots
Set up on location
  • 9. Determine camera positions to ensure that composition of shots provides correct visual interpretation of production requirements
  • 10. Liaise and collaborate with crew and talent and contribute ideas to initial concepts
  • 11. Set up equipment and accessories to ensure the safety of personnel on location
  • 12. Consider requirements for repositioning equipment and accessories during shoots taking into account production schedules
  • 13. Ensure cameras and other equipment are safely secured
  • 14. Label and load capture media and check camera functions
  • 15. Position microphones as required and conduct audio check
Set up lighting
  • 16. Assess the quality and quantity of available light and determine the amount of correction required if necessary
  • 17. Mount and position lighting equipment following safety guidelines
  • 18. Run lighting cables and connect safely to power sources
  • 19. Install colour frames and gels in accordance according to requirements for the specific shoot
  • 20. Select lenses and filters appropriate to the prevailing conditions
Position and operate camera to capture shots
  • 21. Consider camera shots and angles, where feasible, to ensure cuts between shots produce the desired result
  • 22. Take account of editing or other post-production requirements while shooting
  • 23. Ensure camera set-up meets criteria for shoot
  • 24. Check camera movements to implement planned or rehearsed shots according to direction from relevant production personnel
  • 25. Shoot and record sequences as directed, maintaining focus throughout
Manipulate cables and camera positioning
  • 26. Participate in pre-production meetings and rehearsal, if required, and ensure that final camera and cable movements are understood
  • 27. Communicate with relevant production personnel during shoots and position and move camera cabling according to instructions and cues received
  • 28. React consistently to cues received from relevant production personnel and ensure consistency of timing without undue lapses
  • 29. Move cameras and cabling without impeding the operation of camera operators and work in cooperation with other personnel to achieve the desired camera movements
  • 30. Ensure that camera operators do not collide with other elements
  • 31. Complete cabling handling operations without damage to equipment or injury to personnel
Wrap up the shoot
  • 32. Check and pack equipment and accessories using safe lifting techniques
  • 33. Ensure recorded material is labelled properly, together with relevant documentation
  • 34. Report equipment faults and complete required documentation
  • 35. Leave locations in original condition to ensure no adverse effect on the site
  • 36. Review and reflect on 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.
Production and post-production requirements may relate to:
night shoots
post-production process
props
sets
specialised equipment
venues.
Equipment and accessories may include:
autocue monitor
Betacam SP
cables
cue card holders
digital Betacam
digital DVC Pro
digital SLR, e.g.:
stop-motion and software
iStop Motion (Mac)
Stop Motion Pro (PC)
DV Cam
HDDV
headphones
lighting bulbs
lighting kit
lights
microphones, e.g.:
fixed
pole
lapel
mini DV
mobile phones
motion capture facility for animation
mounts
recording device (e.g. audiotape recorder)
talkback facility
tripod
two-way intercom
video split monitor
video stock.
Shoots may include:
animations, e.g. stop-motion
combined video and audio function
fixed/supported
hand-held operation
separate video and audio record functions
single-camera.
Batteries may include:
lead/acid
lithium ION
Ni-Cad.
Capture media may include:
CD
DVD
flashcards
P2 solid-state drive
small hard drive
videotape.
Production may include:
animations, e.g.:
modelling
flat plane
corporate videos
EFP (electronic field production)
ENG (electronic news gathering)
events or performances
news and current affairs
short documentaries
training videos.
Lighting may include:
back light
bounced light
effect light, e.g. on backgrounds
fill light
flood light
HMI (hydrargyrum medium arc-length iodide)
interior lights
key light
light meters
luminaires
spot light
tungsten.
Personnel may include:
animation director
camera assistant
director/producer
floor manager
general public
safety officer
sound recordist
supervisor
technical staff
talent, e.g.:
presenters
actors
reporter/journalist
interviewee.
Locations may include:
day
exterior
interior
night
studio.
Documentation may include:
animation, e.g.:
scoring sheets
style sheets
character sheets
storyboards
computer generated
fault reports
film and battery labels
manually written
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.
Power sources may include:
batteries
generators
mains power.
Lenses may include:
fixed
lens filters
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.
Camera movements may include:
hand-held
pan
tilt
track
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
ability to work effectively as a team member and under direction
ability to provide ideas to assist with capturing the desired style of moving image
ability to operate a range of professional video camera equipment and accessories
ability to set up lighting as directed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a functional set of equipment based on items listed in the range statement. Equipment must be sufficient to enable the compilation of a portfolio of screen material shot in different locations, including exterior daytime, interior, night shoots, stormy weather
that the candidate demonstrates competency in shooting material for screen productions within a production environment over a period of time
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:
CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities
CUSSOU201A Assist with sound recordings.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF59 CUACAM301 Shoot material for screen productions Unit of competency