Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
interpretation of creative requirements to technical operation
a range of cameras and operational functions
cinematographic language
framing techniques and methods of composition
lens theory and application including range
camera to subject practice, ie lens to eyeline, crossing the line, matching shots
film and video types and differences, and compatibility of stock to equipment
a range of film types and their characteristics - black and white/colour, light sensitivity, speed and latitude, temperature requirements
different film and video formats and their uses
shutter speeds
relevant photographic principles such as exposure, tonal relationships, light sources, sensitivity and balancing, camera's interpretation of colour, colour correction techniques, colour temperature and compensation and how this determines the selection of gels and filters
operation and interpretation of information readout of colour temperature meter
different types of light measuring devices and their uses
use of light meters
the effect of different light sources, diffusion materials, filters and reflectors on the lighting environment which includes both performers and set
properties and behaviour of light and effects on film making - absorption, refraction, reflection, visible light waves, division by wavelength into colours
types of artificial/introduced light sources available to a camera operator
performance characteristics of lenses
types of lenses available to the camera operator and their structure, physical composition and mechanical operation
use of exposure meters
exposure control exercised by aperture and effects of increase and decrease in f/stop
use of printed table to determine aperture
use of depth of field tables and methods of calculation involved in determining correct f/stop
focal length and relationship to depth of field
basic concepts and techniques of cable handling and compatibility with other equipment
basic concepts and techniques for maintaining battery power and loading film stocks
communication and conflict resolution techniques
basic understanding of ethics for the capture of news reports, where applicable
duty of care to colleagues and the general public
occupational and public health and safety procedures in relation to lifting, climbing rigs, using electrical equipment
detailed knowledge of the Australian film industry recommended safety code
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment may be appropriate:
CUFCAM04A - Operate a camera under special conditions
CUFCAM11A - Set up a camera
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the interpretation of creative and/or technical requirements and provision of additional ideas in order to produce the desired style of the moving image captured
knowledge and application of photographic principles
technical knowledge of a range of cameras
Method and context of assessment
Assessment of this unit would most effectively be undertaken on the job due to the specific workplace environment requirements. However, assessment of this unit can be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment which reproduces all the elements of a production situation including operating to a production schedule. The assessment event in the simulated workplace environment should involve all the team members that would normally participate in a film or television production and the use of current industry standard equipment.
Assessment methods must include observation of performance during a practical demonstration. Direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance. A range of methods to assess the application of essential underpinning knowledge must support this and might include:
practical demonstration, direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance
role play
case studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of equipment listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
interpretation of creative requirements to technical operation
a range of cameras and operational functions
cinematographic language
framing techniques and methods of composition
lens theory and application including range
camera to subject practice, ie lens to eyeline, crossing the line, matching shots
film and video types and differences, and compatibility of stock to equipment
a range of film types and their characteristics - black and white/colour, light sensitivity, speed and latitude, temperature requirements
different film and video formats and their uses
shutter speeds
relevant photographic principles such as exposure, tonal relationships, light sources, sensitivity and balancing, camera's interpretation of colour, colour correction techniques, colour temperature and compensation and how this determines the selection of gels and filters
operation and interpretation of information readout of colour temperature meter
different types of light measuring devices and their uses
use of light meters
the effect of different light sources, diffusion materials, filters and reflectors on the lighting environment which includes both performers and set
properties and behaviour of light and effects on film making - absorption, refraction, reflection, visible light waves, division by wavelength into colours
types of artificial/introduced light sources available to a camera operator
performance characteristics of lenses
types of lenses available to the camera operator and their structure, physical composition and mechanical operation
use of exposure meters
exposure control exercised by aperture and effects of increase and decrease in f/stop
use of printed table to determine aperture
use of depth of field tables and methods of calculation involved in determining correct f/stop
focal length and relationship to depth of field
basic concepts and techniques of cable handling and compatibility with other equipment
basic concepts and techniques for maintaining battery power and loading film stocks
communication and conflict resolution techniques
basic understanding of ethics for the capture of news reports, where applicable
duty of care to colleagues and the general public
occupational and public health and safety procedures in relation to lifting, climbing rigs, using electrical equipment
detailed knowledge of the Australian film industry recommended safety code
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment may be appropriate:
CUFCAM04A - Operate a camera under special conditions
CUFCAM11A - Set up a camera
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the interpretation of creative and/or technical requirements and provision of additional ideas in order to produce the desired style of the moving image captured
knowledge and application of photographic principles
technical knowledge of a range of cameras
Method and context of assessment
Assessment of this unit would most effectively be undertaken on the job due to the specific workplace environment requirements. However, assessment of this unit can be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment which reproduces all the elements of a production situation including operating to a production schedule. The assessment event in the simulated workplace environment should involve all the team members that would normally participate in a film or television production and the use of current industry standard equipment.
Assessment methods must include observation of performance during a practical demonstration. Direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance. A range of methods to assess the application of essential underpinning knowledge must support this and might include:
practical demonstration, direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance
role play
case studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of equipment listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.