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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for shoots
  2. Set up shoots
  3. Shoot content
  4. Wrap up shoots

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

communicate and collaborate with production personnel and talent during shoots

work within production deadlines

set up, test and disassemble camera, sound and lighting equipment on location

safely operate a professional video camera and ancillary equipment

apply photographic and composition techniques to capture shots that produce desired visual effect.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in shooting screen content

describe key creative and technical considerations relevant to shooting screen content in a single camera environment

identify typical problems that may arise in the context of shooting a wide range of screen content, and briefly describe solutions

explain how cameras and accessories are used to produce different effects

explain key framing techniques and principles of shot composition

describe key features of different types of light-measuring devices

outline basic principles of lighting that apply in the context of shooting content for screen productions

describe types of artificial light sources available to camera operators

outline work health and safety procedures that apply to shooting on location

describe characteristics of microphones commonly used when shooting screen content.