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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess digital camera qualities
   • Camera software compatibility with hardware system is assessed and appropriate software is selected for job
   • Pixel resolution of camera is matched to required quality and resolution of outcome
   • RAM capacity of camera is checked to be sufficient for number of images required to be captured
   • Shutter speed, focal lengths and camera feature modes are assessed as suitable for quality and use of photographic images required
   • Lithium batteries are handled and stored according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2. Set up for image capture
   • Camera is set up for image composition according to job specifications
   • Lighting is arranged according to job specifications
   • Light intensity is set for correct exposure
3. Preview image
   • Tone curves are adjusted according to job specifications
   • Neutral balance of image is arranged and adjusted
   • Adjustments to image composition and exposure are made
4. Photograph and upload digital image
   • Digital camera is loaded and operated according to manufacturer’s and job specifications appropriate to quality of image to be photographed
   • File is uploaded on to relevant computer and image saved on hard disk
   • Photographic image files are created and stored on computer
   • Photographic images are enhanced, cropped and altered electronically to deliver required image
   • Photographic images are checked to ensure they meet job brief
   • Photographic images are delivered using required delivery mode