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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan shots and camera movements
   • Contribute to discussions about visual interpretation, locations and resources in pre-production meetings
   • Liaise with production personnel to confirm planned shots and camera movements meet technical and script criteria
   • Rehearse own camera shots and moves to ensure they align with overall camera plan
   • Create shot lists for use during rehearsals, recordings or live transmissions
   • Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account impact on schedules, technical feasibility and production requirements
   • Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots
2. Set up for shoots
   • Assemble camera equipment and accessories to meet predetermined camera positions and movements
   • Position camera for shots to ensure safety of production personnel, talent and general public
   • Check camera cables run from outlet points do not impede camera movements required for productions
   • Confirm with relevant personnel that cameras are lined up and matched to meet production requirements
   • Charge and install headsets and check talkback function is operational to allow communication with production personnel
   • Liaise with other production personnel and talent to maximise creative outcomes
3. Shoot content
   • Participate in rehearsals and adjust shot lists and schedules as required
   • Re-create camera shots and movements during recording, as established in rehearsal
   • Communicate any variations to predetermined plan to production personnel
   • Respond promptly to cues from production personnel
   • Consider shots and angles from other camera operators when assessing effectiveness of cuts and dissolves between shots
   • Move cameras without impeding operation of other crew members
   • Apply safe work practices at all times
4. Wrap up shoots
   • Dismantle, pack and store equipment and accessories as required
   • Check locations are left in original state
   • Participate in production debriefings and reflect on own performance, noting areas for future improvement
   • Complete necessary documentation

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret a camera plan, and plan and organise shot lists

safely set up and operate professional camera equipment in a multi-camera environment

discuss technical and creative requirements of shots with relevant personnel

follow cues and take direction during multi-camera shoots

dismantle and store equipment at the conclusion of shoots.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

describe main types of shots and camera movements used in a multi-camera shoot

outline main features and functions of cameras and accessories used in multi-camera shoots

outline roles and responsibilities of production personnel involved in multi-camera shoots

identify typical problems that may arise in the context of shooting television content in a multi-camera environment and briefly describe solutions

describe work health and safety procedures that apply to shooting in a multi-camera environment.

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