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Evidence Guide: CUFCAM201A - Assist with a basic camera shoot

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CUFCAM201A - Assist with a basic camera shoot

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

Prepare for camera shoots

  1. Organise and prepare equipment for shoots, taking into account location requirements
  2. Ensure equipment is clean and operational
  3. Report equipment faults to relevant personnel
  4. Safely charge batteries according to manufacturer specifications
  5. Ensure charged batteries are in sufficient supply to meet the needs of the production schedule
  6. Select required capture format and ensure sufficient supply for the intended production
Organise and prepare equipment for shoots, taking into account location requirements

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Ensure equipment is clean and operational

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Report equipment faults to relevant personnel

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Safely charge batteries according to manufacturer specifications

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Ensure charged batteries are in sufficient supply to meet the needs of the production schedule

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Select required capture format and ensure sufficient supply for the intended production

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Assist with camera set-up on location

  1. Lift camera and other equipment, using safe lifting and handling techniques
  2. Ensure camera and other equipment is safely secured
  3. Under direction, assist with positioning the camera to achieve the required shots
  4. Safely connect cables and camera to power source if required
  5. Assist with final check of equipment prior to shoot and report faults to relevant personnel
  6. Label and load capture media
  7. Check camera tilt and pan functions
Lift camera and other equipment, using safe lifting and handling techniques

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Ensure camera and other equipment is safely secured

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Under direction, assist with positioning the camera to achieve the required shots

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Safely connect cables and camera to power source if required

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Assist with final check of equipment prior to shoot and report faults to relevant personnel

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Label and load capture media

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Check camera tilt and pan functions

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Set up lighting

  1. Mount lighting equipment following safety guidelines
  2. Run lighting cables and connect safely to power source ensuring they are located securely
  3. Under direction, position lights to achieve required effect
  4. Adjust focus and angles of lights as required
  5. Install colour frames and gels according to lighting requirements for the particular shoot
Mount lighting equipment following safety guidelines

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Run lighting cables and connect safely to power source ensuring they are located securely

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Under direction, position lights to achieve required effect

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Adjust focus and angles of lights as required

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Install colour frames and gels according to lighting requirements for the particular shoot

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Shoot video

  1. Adjust and move equipment as required
  2. Operate clapperboard if needed
  3. Operate camera according to manufacturer guidelines and instructions
  4. Shoot and record sequences as directed
  5. Time-code recording of takes with descriptions as required
Adjust and move equipment as required

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Operate clapperboard if needed

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Operate camera according to manufacturer guidelines and instructions

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Shoot and record sequences as directed

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Time-code recording of takes with descriptions as required

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Wrap up shoots

  1. Clean and pack equipment using safe lifting techniques
  2. Check that all equipment is accounted for and report faults to relevant personnel
  3. Ensure recordings are labelled properly, together with relevant documentation
  4. Leave location in original condition to ensure there is no adverse effect on the site
  5. Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
Clean and pack equipment using safe lifting techniques

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Check that all equipment is accounted for and report faults to relevant personnel

Completed
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Ensure recordings are labelled properly, together with relevant documentation

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Leave location in original condition to ensure there is no adverse effect on the site

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Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to work effectively as a team member and take direction

ability to assist effectively in location set-ups

competent operation of cameras typically used in low-end productions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to basic camera, lighting and sound equipment

access to a range of varying locations and conditions

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

observation of the candidate assisting with a basic camera shoot to determine whether correct procedures are followed and equipment is operated according to instructions

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to:

interpret production documentation relevant to camera operations

work collaboratively with other crew members

understand and follow instructions

technical skills sufficient to:

make simple adjustments to, and operate cameras and accessories typically used in low-end productions

safely connect cabling and equipment to power sources

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to interpret written instructions and to label capture format accurately and in sequence

self-management skills sufficient to:

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

problem solving skills sufficient to anticipate and deal with minor set-up problems

Required knowledge

basic technical understanding of camera, lighting and sound equipment used in low-end productions

full range of functions typically found on cameras used in low-end productions

basic principles of lighting, e.g.key, fill and back light

roles and responsibilities of video/television production personnel

OHS requirements as they relate to working under direction on camera shoots in a range of locations

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Equipment may include:

cameras, e.g. mini DV

filters

lens adaptors

lenses - fixed, zoom, wide-angle

lighting kit

mounts

tripods.

Shoots may include:

fixed tripod

hand-held

single-camera.

Locations may include:

day

exterior

in studio

interior

night.

Relevant personnel may include:

camera and sound operators

director/producer

members of the public

production assistant

reporter or presenter

technical staff.

Capture formats may include:

CD

DVD

flashcards

P2 solid-state drive

small hard drive

video.

Types of production may include:

corporate/training videos

coverage of events

short current affairs stories

short documentaries

short news items.

Under direction may include direction from:

camera operator

director/producer

reporter/journalist

sound recordist.

Power sources may include:

AC

batteries.

Documentation may include:

fault reports

production schedules

running sheets

scripts

shot lists

sound sheets

stock management and correct labelling.