Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to devise and manage single and multi-camera shoots across a wide range of screen, media and entertainment productions.
It applies to individuals responsible for composing shots and lighting scenes to provide screen productions with their unique visual look. They work closely with directors and camera and lighting crews to achieve the required creative outcomes. The final call on the composition of shots and the look of productions rests with directors.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Media and Entertainment Production – Camera/Cinematography
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for shoot |
1.1 Participate in pre-production meetings with relevant production personnel to establish overall production requirements for shoot 1.2 Analyse scripts or screenplays to determine required artistic and visual outcomes 1.3 Research issues relevant to production needs and propose creative and technically feasible solutions and ideas 1.4 Develop or refine existing camera plans according to production requirements 1.5 Negotiate amendments to camera plans and circulate final camera specifications to relevant production personnel 1.6 Prepare lists of required equipment, accessories and supplies, and arrange for acquisition in line with available budgets and timelines 1.7 Block shots for use during rehearsals and shoot in collaboration with production personnel, taking into account impact on overall production requirements 1.8 Brief production personnel on equipment, accessories and other production requirements for shoot 1.9 Follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to the preparation and implementation of shoot |
2. Manage set up for shoot |
2.1 Manage selection and set-up of equipment and accessories to meet planned shots, ensuring safety of relevant production personnel and other participants 2.2 Confirm cameras are matched correctly and lighting is appropriate for intended shots and scenes 2.3 View proposed shots and set-ups through viewfinder or on monitors and make creative and technical adjustments as required 2.4 Participate in rehearsals, noting required changes and instruct camera and lighting crews accordingly 2.5 Mark up and establish shots and lighting requirements to reflect artistic and style needs of shoot 2.6 Maintain ongoing supervision and collaboration with relevant production personnel to maximise creative outcomes |
3. Direct shoot content |
3.1 Direct camera and lighting crews to achieve required cinematographic outcomes 3.2 Monitor output of camera operations to ensure cuts and dissolves between shots produce required technical and creative outcomes 3.3 Operate camera as required while maintaining overview of creative and technical criteria 3.4 Check camera movements do not obstruct the work of production personnel and talent 3.5 Communicate any variations to predetermined plans to production personnel 3.6 Attend daily viewings of rushes to assess quality and relevance of recorded material and schedule reshoots where necessary |
4. Wrap up shoot |
4.1 Supervise dismantling, packing and storing of equipment and accessories and complete necessary documentation 4.2 Check locations are left in original or improved state 4.3 Participate in post-production editing activities and provide additional materials as required 4.4 Participate in debriefings and reflect on own performance and that of production crews, noting areas for future improvement |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 2.4 |
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Writing |
1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 2.5, 4.1 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6, 4.4 |
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Numeracy |
1.6 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.9, 2.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6, 4.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.2-1.8, 2.1-2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUACAM601 Direct cinematography for screen productions |
CUFCAM601A Direct cinematography for screen productions |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to elements and performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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