Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

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

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 2.4

• Interprets, comprehends and analyses information from a range of sources to inform planning and decision making

Writing

1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 2.5, 4.1

• Documents research results for personal use
• Prepares documents to support productions in suitable formats for the use of others
• Completes production documentation according to requirements

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6, 4.4

• Selects and uses appropriate language to provide information and directions
• Uses listening and questioning skills to seek and respond to feedback

Numeracy

1.6

• Extracts, evaluates and compares numerical information to assist with budgetary and resource constraints

Navigate the world of work

1.9, 2.1

• Takes responsibility for legal and regulatory responsibilities within scope of own role and work context

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

• Plays a lead role in situations requiring effective collaborative and negotiation skills

Get the work done

1.2-1.8, 2.1-2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4

• Accepts responsibility for planning, sequencing and implementing complex tasks that involve input from various people
• Recognises and responds to variations in plans and schedules, informing others as required
• Analyses and evaluates information to make decisions
• Collaboratively devises innovative approaches to meet production requirements
• Recognises and responds to problems as they arise

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

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.