Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan camera support installation
- Refer to camera plans and confirm equipment and support requirements for production
- Assess risks and work health and safety (WHS) issues associated with installing camera supports and operating cameras from supports
- Develop strategies to minimise risk and address WHS issues and incorporate these strategies into the planning process
- Identify aspects of camera plans that may require modification and negotiate changes to camera plans with relevant production staff
- Recommend alternative camera mounts where risk or cost of mount outweighs value of required shots
- Purchase supplies and equipment within budget constraints
- Check equipment is operational and organise repair of faults as required
- Confirm availability of equipment and supports for installation on location, according to production schedules
- Complete documentation according to enterprise requirements
- Erect camera platforms and towers
- Prepare cranes for cameras
- Attach and secure cameras
- Attach cameras to mounts so they are secure, level and steady
- Attach appropriate camera mounts to supports or directly to moving object or vehicle being used to capture shots
- Check power supply is appropriate and run power cables from source to cameras and remote-control consoles and monitors
- Confirm camera operators are able to operate equipment without being a hazard to personnel involved in shoots or to the general public
- Secure cameras and cabling safely to avoid damage and exposure to the elements when unattended
- Disassemble tracks, platforms and towers