CUACAM611 — Direct cinematography for screen productions

1 Prepare for shoot

• 1.1Establish production requirements for shoot by participating in pre-production meetings with required personnel
• 1.2Determine required artistic and visual outcomes through script or screenplay analysis
• 1.3Research production issues and propose creative and technically feasible solutions and ideas
• 1.4Develop or refine existing camera and lighting plans to meet production requirements
• 1.5Negotiate amendments to camera and lighting plans and circulate final camera specifications with required personnel
• 1.6Prepare lists of equipment, accessories and supplies required for production
• 1.7Brief required personnel on equipment, accessories and other production requirements for shoot

2 Manage set up for shoot

• 2.1Manage selection and set up of equipment according to organisational safety standards
• 2.2Confirm cameras matched correctly and lighting appropriate to meet production requirements
• 2.3View proposed shots and set-ups through viewfinder or on monitors and make creative and technical adjustments as required
• 2.4Block shots for use during rehearsals and shoot in collaboration with required personnel
• 2.5Participate in rehearsals, noting required changes and instruct camera and lighting crews as required
• 2.6Reflect artistic and style needs of shoot by marking up and establishing shots and lighting requirements
• 2.7Maintain supervision and collaboration during set up with required personnel

3 Direct shoot content

• 3.1Direct camera and lighting crews according to production requirements and respond to issues as required
• 3.2Monitor and check shots meet production requirements
• 3.3Operate camera as required while maintaining overview of creative and technical criteria
• 3.4Check camera movements do not obstruct work of production personnel and talent
• 3.5Communicate any variations to predetermined plans to required personnel
• 3.6Assess quality and relevance of recorded material and schedule reshoots where necessary by attending daily viewings of rushes

4 Wrap up shoot

• 4.1Supervise wrap up of shoot
• 4.2Check locations are left in original or improved state
• 4.3Participate in post-production editing activities and provide additional materials as required
• 4.4Participate in debriefings and reflect on own performance and that of production personnel, noting areas for future improvement

What does an assessment tool for CUACAM611 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUACAM611 needs to address all 51 unit components: 4 elements with 24 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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