Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan shots and camera movements
- Contribute to discussions about visual interpretation, locations and resources in pre-production meetings
- Liaise with production personnel to confirm planned shots and camera movements meet technical and script criteria
- Rehearse own camera shots and moves to ensure they align with overall camera plan
- Create shot lists for use during rehearsals, recordings or live transmissions
- Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account impact on schedules, technical feasibility and production requirements
- Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots
- Set up for shoots
- Assemble camera equipment and accessories to meet predetermined camera positions and movements
- Position camera for shots to ensure safety of production personnel, talent and general public
- Check camera cables run from outlet points do not impede camera movements required for productions
- Confirm with relevant personnel that cameras are lined up and matched to meet production requirements
- Charge and install headsets and check talkback function is operational to allow communication with production personnel
- Liaise with other production personnel and talent to maximise creative outcomes
- Shoot content
- Participate in rehearsals and adjust shot lists and schedules as required
- Re-create camera shots and movements during recording, as established in rehearsal
- Communicate any variations to predetermined plan to production personnel
- Respond promptly to cues from production personnel
- Consider shots and angles from other camera operators when assessing effectiveness of cuts and dissolves between shots
- Move cameras without impeding operation of other crew members
- Apply safe work practices at all times
- Wrap up shoots