Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for location recording
- Capture dialogue
- Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots
- Rig sound equipment and accessories in line with safety, technical and production requirements
- Attach radio or clip microphones to actors' clothing as required
- Ensure run-up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording
- Move boom according to scripted shots and respond to direction
- Follow the actions and anticipate movements of relevant personnel
- Ensure movement of boom is unobtrusive and sympathetic to actions of relevant personnel and does not generate unwanted noise
- Monitor sound through headphones to ensure unwanted sounds are not being captured
- Communicate with relevant personnel with minimal disruption to operations
- Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations
- Capture sound effects
- Finalise sound-recording operations
- Save recordings in the appropriate format and log/file in line with organisational procedures
- Make safety copies or backups in line with organisational procedures
- De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories
- Leave locations clean and restored to their pre-recording condition
- Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and note areas for improvement