Required skills

communication skills sufficient to interpret creative requirements of productions

ability to work and communicate effectively as a team member

technical skills sufficient to

operate a range of professional camera equipment in a multicamera environment in the context of a range of program styles

communicate effectively using twoway communication devices during multicamera shoots

initiative and enterprise in the context of

making creative contributions to program ideas and outcomes

responding quickly to changes in planned camera shots and movements

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

work under pressure

balance creative and technical requirements

evaluate own contribution to creative solutions

literacy skills sufficient to interpret and provide written and verbal instructions eg shot lists labelling and scripts

numeracy skills sufficient to make decisions that take account of budgetary constraints

Required knowledge

features of a range of cameras and accessories

framing techniques and shot composition

concepts and techniques of cable handling and compatibility with other equipment

duty of care to colleagues and general public especially on location

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of production and postproduction team members

sound understanding of the creative and technical elements of a range television productions

broadcast language and terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of shooting television content in a multicamera environment

welldeveloped understanding of photographic principles such as

exposure

tonal relationships

focus

light sources

sensitivity and balancing

cameras interpretation of colour

colour correction techniques

colour temperature and compensation

OHS procedures particularly as they relate to lifting climbing rigs and use of electrical equipment

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to work within production deadlines and to plan and organise shot lists for a multicamera shoot

ability to contribute creative interpretations and ideas in the context of planning shots to meet production requirements

collaborative approach to work including ability to work under direction

ability to operate cameras and ancillary equipment in a multicamera environment

knowledge and application of photographic principles

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to professional equipment based on items listed in the range statement

access to facilities to produce a show tape which demonstrates aptitude across a reasonable spectrum of program types and the ability to work effectively in a multicamera environment

opportunities to work on multicamera shoots

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of a range of screen content shot by the candidate in a multicamera environment to determine whether production requirements have been met

observation of the candidate setting up and operating a camera in a multicamera environment

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

CUFCAMA Shoot a wide range of television content

CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content.

Locations may include:

Productions may include:

Production personnel may include:

Shots may include:

Camera movements may include:

Documentation may include:

Shoots may include:

Equipment and accessories may include:

Talent may include: