Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for shoots
- Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings
- Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility
- Survey locations prior to shoots as required
- Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements
- Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed
- Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements
- Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots
- Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures
- Set up shoots
- Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements
- Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions
- Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements
- Implement lighting plans and install required cables
- Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements
- Position microphones and conduct audio checks
- Rehearse shots as required
- Shoot content
- Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots
- Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements
- Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images
- Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements
- Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required
- Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required
- Apply safe work practices at all times
- Wrap up shoots
- Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment
- Label recorded content ready for post-production
- Check locations are left in original state
- Brief editors and producers on post-production issues
- Complete necessary documentation
- Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement