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Evidence Guide: CUACAM401 - Shoot a wide range of screen content

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CUACAM401 - Shoot a wide range of screen content

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for shoots

  1. Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings
  2. Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility
  3. Survey locations prior to shoots as required
  4. Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements
  5. Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed
  6. Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements
  7. Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots
  8. Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures
Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings

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Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility

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Survey locations prior to shoots as required

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Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements

Completed
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Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed

Completed
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Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements

Completed
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Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots

Completed
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Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures

Completed
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Set up shoots

  1. Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements
  2. Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions
  3. Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements
  4. Implement lighting plans and install required cables
  5. Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements
  6. Position microphones and conduct audio checks
  7. Rehearse shots as required
Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements

Completed
Date:

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Implement lighting plans and install required cables

Completed
Date:

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Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements

Completed
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Position microphones and conduct audio checks

Completed
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Rehearse shots as required

Completed
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Shoot content

  1. Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots
  2. Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements
  3. Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images
  4. Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements
  5. Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required
  6. Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required
  7. Apply safe work practices at all times
Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements

Completed
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Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images

Completed
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Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements

Completed
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Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required

Completed
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Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required

Completed
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Apply safe work practices at all times

Completed
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Wrap up shoots

  1. Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment
  2. Label recorded content ready for post-production
  3. Check locations are left in original state
  4. Brief editors and producers on post-production issues
  5. Complete necessary documentation
  6. Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment

Completed
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Label recorded content ready for post-production

Completed
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Check locations are left in original state

Completed
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Brief editors and producers on post-production issues

Completed
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Complete necessary documentation

Completed
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Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for shoots

1.1 Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings

1.2 Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility

1.3 Survey locations prior to shoots as required

1.4 Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements

1.5 Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed

1.6 Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements

1.7 Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots

1.8 Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures

2. Set up shoots

2.1 Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements

2.2 Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions

2.3 Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements

2.4 Implement lighting plans and install required cables

2.5 Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements

2.6 Position microphones and conduct audio checks

2.7 Rehearse shots as required

3. Shoot content

3.1 Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots

3.2 Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements

3.3 Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images

3.4 Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements

3.5 Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required

3.6 Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required

3.7 Apply safe work practices at all times

4. Wrap up shoots

4.1 Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment

4.2 Label recorded content ready for post-production

4.3 Check locations are left in original state

4.4 Brief editors and producers on post-production issues

4.5 Complete necessary documentation

4.6 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for shoots

1.1 Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings

1.2 Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility

1.3 Survey locations prior to shoots as required

1.4 Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements

1.5 Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed

1.6 Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements

1.7 Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots

1.8 Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures

2. Set up shoots

2.1 Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements

2.2 Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions

2.3 Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements

2.4 Implement lighting plans and install required cables

2.5 Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements

2.6 Position microphones and conduct audio checks

2.7 Rehearse shots as required

3. Shoot content

3.1 Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots

3.2 Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements

3.3 Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images

3.4 Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements

3.5 Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required

3.6 Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required

3.7 Apply safe work practices at all times

4. Wrap up shoots

4.1 Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment

4.2 Label recorded content ready for post-production

4.3 Check locations are left in original state

4.4 Brief editors and producers on post-production issues

4.5 Complete necessary documentation

4.6 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

communicate and collaborate with production personnel and talent during shoots

work within production deadlines

set up, test and disassemble camera, sound and lighting equipment on location

safely operate a professional video camera and ancillary equipment

apply photographic and composition techniques to capture shots that produce desired visual effect.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in shooting screen content

describe key creative and technical considerations relevant to shooting screen content in a single camera environment

identify typical problems that may arise in the context of shooting a wide range of screen content, and briefly describe solutions

explain how cameras and accessories are used to produce different effects

explain key framing techniques and principles of shot composition

describe key features of different types of light-measuring devices

outline basic principles of lighting that apply in the context of shooting content for screen productions

describe types of artificial light sources available to camera operators

outline work health and safety procedures that apply to shooting on location

describe characteristics of microphones commonly used when shooting screen content.