Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess digital camera qualities
- Camera software compatibility with hardware system is assessed and the appropriate software is selected for the job
- Pixel resolution of the camera is matched to the required quality and resolution of outcome
- The RAM capacity of the camera is checked to be appropriate to the number of images required to be captured
- Shutter speed, focal lengths and camera feature modes (eg flash, scrollage, icon menu, close-up, wide angle and telephoto capacity) are assessed suitable for the quality and use of photographic images required
- Lithium batteries are handled and stored according to OHS requirements
- Set up for image capture
- Preview image
- Photograph and upload a digital image
- The digital camera is loaded and operated according to manufacturer's specifications appropriate to the quality of image to be photographed
- The computer card interface/disk is uploaded onto the relevant computer and the image saved on hard disk
- Photographic image files are created and stored on the computer according to software procedures
- Photographic images are enhanced, cropped and altered electronically to deliver the required image
- Photographic images are checked for fitness of purpose and conformance to the job brief
- Photographic images are assessed fit for the relevant delivery mode (eg print, CD-ROM) and delivered appropriately