Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:42 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:42 PM AWST
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Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions
Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions
Unit of competency
National Code
CUACAM511
CUACAM511
State Code
ODG24
ODG24
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate cameras under special conditions for film or television productions. Individuals undertake planning for the shoot, select required equipment and operate camera equipment according to production requirements. The unit applies to those who may be working on productions that require capturing shots from moving vehicles, aircraft, trains or underwater, using digital or film cameras. Generally, they work under direction but in situations such as deep underwater shoots, they carry responsibility for most, if not all, of the filming.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan shoots
- 1.1 Interpret and confirm production requirements in discussion with required personnel
- 1.2 Develop creative solutions for capturing required shots in collaboration with required personnel
- 1.3 Interpret camera plans, identify required special effects and create shot lists for use during rehearsals and shoot
- 1.4 Brief required personnel assisting with shoot and determine execution plan for each shot
- 1.5 Identify risks of shooting under special conditions that may affect decisions to proceed with shoot and participate in pre-shoot safety briefing
2. Select and set up equipment
- 2.1 Assess nature of special conditions and discuss issues with required personnel
- 2.2 Select required equipment, accessories and cabling, and install according to organisational safety requirements
- 2.3 Check equipment and accessories do not impede operations of other people involved in shoot
- 2.4 Participate in rehearsals and confirm final camera shots and movements according to production requirements, adjusting shot lists as required
3. Capture shots
- 3.1 Communicate with production personnel throughout shoot
- 3.2 Operate camera and special equipment according to production and safety requirements
- 3.3 Achieve production requirements by applying photographic principles and techniques
- 3.4 Re-create and capture shots established during rehearsals and advise required production personnel of variations to predetermined plans
- 3.5 Minimise movement of equipment and accessories and impact on filming
- 3.6 Achieve desired camera movements and visual effects in cooperation with required personnel
- 3.7 Complete operations without damage to equipment and without interference to operators of moving equipment
- 3.8 Participate in debriefing sessions to evaluate effectiveness of the shoot and identify areas for future improvement
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ69 | CUACAM501 | Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGU7 | CUA51020 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |