Elements and Performance Criteria
- Compose shots
- Liaise with the relevant personnel and interpret and confirm the shot requirements so that aesthetic and technical production and script/production requirements are met
- Generate a range of ideas for the composition of shots which provide creative solutions to the production issues
- Discuss ideas and collaborate, as required, with relevant personnel to ensure contribution of ideas to the initial concept
- Reflect on and appraise ideas for implications on cost and time, technical feasibility, and suitability to meet the production requirements
- Devise shots to ensure that correct visual interpretation of the script/production requirements is met through close liaison with relevant personnel
- Ensure that composition of shots meets the aesthetic requirements and provides the correct visual interpretation of the script/production requirements
- Address lighting conditions
- Assess the quality and quantity of available light and determine the amount of correction required, if necessary
- Confirm that the available light is sufficient for the production requirements by utilising appropriate meters
- Correct mixed light sources to achieve a uniform colour balance
- Ensure corrective actions are taken to address changing or inadequate lighting conditions
- Liaise closely with lighting personnel to achieve the required image and agree to the use of artificial light sources
- Select and use corrective filters
- Select and use lens
- Determine the required focal length, depth of field and select lens according to technical and creative requirements and available light
- Select focal length according to the type and stability of the camera mounting and degree of intended camera movement during the shot
- Control exposure by use of correct aperture
- Coordinate crew to position camera
- Position and operate camera to capture shots
- Liaise with relevant personnel regarding the shots required and ensure that their sequence is clear and coherent
- Position camera for shots to ensure the safety of all personnel, performers and the general public
- Select camera positions to meet aesthetic and technical requirements and in consultation with the appropriate personnel
- Consider all camera shots and angles to ensure cuts between shots produce the desired result
- Consider editing and other post-production requirements whilst filming
- Adjust and move equipment, as required, during the shoot with consideration to the timelines and deadlines of the production schedule
- Move camera to capture planned or rehearsed shots, according to direction received from relevant personnel
- Monitor the quality of the moving image during filming
- Employ photographic and composition techniques to achieve the aesthetic requirements and to capture well composed and focused shots
- Maintain the desired composition by ensuring that any camera movement is steady and smooth throughout the duration of the shot
- Maintain focus throughout the filming
- Execute zoom movements and focus changes to achieve the required image, and in accordance with any instructions from relevant personnel
- Maintain camera and lighting conditions throughout filming to ensure that image and light quality meet the stylistic effect required
- Coordinate the efforts of other personnel to achieve the desired image