Required skills
photo imaging skills to:
archive, maintain and manage film and digital assets
create meaningful images in private and public spaces in a respectful manner
create and optimise file/film to technical photo imaging industry standards
research skills to:
access information on all aspects associated with technical shoots
compare against existing quality assurance (QA) and quality management (QM) procedures and best practice
compare contemporary styles and conceptual or aesthetic approaches to technical photo imaging
maintain professional practice arrangements for technical photo imaging
critical thinking skills to:
recognise and address barriers to effective photo imaging workflow
reflect on and analyse own performance
literacy skills to:
develop and interpret business documents and contracts
interpret QA and QM policy documentation
numeracy skills to:
maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
prepare budgets, quotations and invoices for clients
communication skills to:
engage with patients and medical professionals in a meaningful and respectful way
explain and describe work practices and methods
liaise and negotiate with clients, subjects, marketing officers, creative/production teams, medical staff, scientific and technical staff, museum and gallery staff, police and forensic personnel, field officers, suppliers, contractors, employees and project stakeholders
obtain necessary permits and licences to operate equipment and work in special locations
learning skills to:
learn the operation of equipment
review performance against QA and QM processes
review personal performance within shoot context
upgrade knowledge required to work in varied locations of technical imaging
planning and organising skills to:
conduct an audit of QA and QM procedures
interpret and respond to photo imaging briefs
coordinate activities of models, assistants and production teams
organise shoots on location or in studio and prepare shoot management timelines
teamwork skills to:
deal empathetically with subjects in a variety of environments, including ones of a highly charged emotional and stressful nature
establish and nourish industry links with suppliers, contractors and employees
negotiate prices and fair exchange of services
recognise and overcome tension and nervousness in subjects
relate to the public and work team
resolve complaints and disputes
work effectively with diversity
technology skills to check and reinstate equipment, studio and props.
Required knowledge
business practice, including partnerships, contracts, intellectual property, copyright, legal, moral, insurance, financial, budget, political, OHS, licences and permits
forensic, medical, museum and scientific photo imaging environment, including practices and products
QA and QM systems and audits
relationship between practitioner and professional bodies and associations
procedures for selecting, testing and evaluating technology to determine its suitability for technical production purposes
traditions and contemporary issues that inform technical photo imaging practice
working with government institutions and regulations relating to technical photo imaging practice.