Required skills

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

work collaboratively as a member of a production team

understand and carry out instructions and creative directions as required

interpret and complete production documentation

technical skills sufficient to assemble a range of cameras and lenses to meet specific shot requirements

problem solving skills in the context of

anticipating and addressing equipment setup problems

responding quickly to changes as required or directed

accurately judging distances in the context of marking focus points

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks and work under pressure

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

initiative and enterprise in the context of making creative contributions to the process of devising camera coverage

numeracy skills sufficient to make basic mathematical calculations eg focal length calculation

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of filmtelevision crew members

cinematographic language and terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of pulling focus

features of a range of cameras and accessories eg focus follow unit

framing techniques and shot composition

lens theory and application including range and characteristics of lenses

concepts and techniques and understanding compatibility issues with a range of equipment

sound understanding of photographic principles such as

exposure

focus

tonal relationships

light sources

sensitivity and balancing

camera interpretation of colour

colour correction techniques

colour temperature and compensation and how this determines the selection of gels and filters

duty of care to colleagues and general public especially on location

OHS procedures particularly as they relate to shooting on location

sound understanding of the Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television

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 pull focus on a range of camera equipment and accessories to achieve required shots

collaborative approach to work

knowledge and application of photographic principles

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of equipment listed in the range statement

opportunity to demonstrate facility with focal calculations in varied shooting situations

access to productions that require focus pulling

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 to determine whether correct focusing and refocusing of the camera has occurred

observation of the candidate marking focus points on location

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

CUFINDA Provide services on a freelance basis

CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis.

Production personnel may include:

Focus may include:

Shots may include:

Equipment may include:

Locations may include:

Production requirements may include:

Production may include:

Feedback may include:

Problems may include: