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Implement lighting designs

Implement lighting designs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUALGT402
State Code
AWI60
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement lighting designs for screen, media and entertainment productions. It applies to individuals who, as experienced technicians, apply knowledge of the correlation between lighting and the cameras, lenses and stock formats being used in a given production. They may plan and install filler lighting and lights for presenters on location, or work collaboratively with a lighting designer who has devised the lighting plan. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify design requirements
  • 1.1 Discuss lighting designs and plans with relevant production personnel to determine overall production needs
  • 1.2 Generate a range of creative ideas to resolve technical and production issues relating to lighting and effects
  • 1.3 Seek feedback on ideas from relevant production personnel to maximise creative input into lighting effects
  • 1.4 Confirm availability of lighting equipment and lighting accessories to implement different options for lighting effects
  • 1.5 Use a range of criteria to decide which options are most feasible and obtain necessary equipment and accessories according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.6 Select design options that provide a correct visual interpretation of the script and production
2. Set up and test lighting options
  • 2.1 Set up lighting equipment and accessories to test different options for lighting effects using appropriate light and exposure meters
  • 2.2 Interpret information readouts and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired light quality
  • 2.3 Adjust lighting equipment and lighting accessories to take account of camera types and capture media to be used
  • 2.4 Correct mixed light sources to achieve a uniform colour balance, using corrective filters to meet creative and technical requirements
  • 2.5 Participate in production meetings and evaluation of work-in-progress on lighting effects
  • 2.6 Consult with relevant production personnel to reach agreement on final lighting configuration to be used and inform others as required
3. Participate in technical rehearsals
  • 3.1 Rehearse technical aspects of a production and make changes to the lighting set-up according to production requirements and within required timeframes
  • 3.2 Modify cue sheets and update pre-programmed automated systems according to final shooting requirements
  • 3.3 Amend lighting effects in consultation with relevant production personnel to take account of limitations imposed by the type of camera or other aspects of productions
  • 3.4 Check required changes to lighting operations are implemented and relevant documentation is completed prior to actual production
  • 3.5 Arrange appropriate supervision to maintain continuity of lighting throughout the production period
4. Monitor lighting operations during productions
  • 4.1 Check operational aspects of lighting equipment and lighting set-up are correctly prepared for production within required timeframes
  • 4.2 Confirm placement of lighting equipment and accessories is mapped and connections to correct power sources and consoles meet legislative and work health and safety (WHS) requirements are recorded
  • 4.3 Maintain lighting conditions throughout production so image and light quality meet required stylistic effects and technical quality requirements for editing and post-production
  • 4.4 Identify and rectify basic problems and faults using appropriate test equipment and according to enterprise and WHS procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1146 CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG47 CUALGT412 Implement lighting designs Unit of competency