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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for location recording
   • Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people
   • Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot
   • Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot
2. Prepare equipment on location
   • Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements
   • Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required
   • Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots
   • Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording
3. Capture dialogue
   • Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction
   • Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise
   • Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured
   • Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations
   • Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations
4. Capture sound effects
   • Record background location sound for use in post-production
   • Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded
   • Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements
5. Finalise sound recording operations
   • Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures
   • Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format
   • De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements
   • Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition
   • Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

set up and use sound equipment and accessories to record dialogue and live sound effects on location for screen productions according to safety and production requirements

work collaboratively in a team environment to meet production requirements

follow procedures for finalising sound recordings at the conclusion of production.

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 the types of production documentation and what information they contain

explain the operational principles for a range of sound equipment and accessories, including microphone operation

explain the main techniques and methods of recording dialogue and live sound effects on location

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when recording dialogue and live sound effects on location, and how to address them

outline the safety considerations that relate to the operation of sound equipment and accessories.

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