National Occupational Standards for Camera
National Occupational Standards (Standards) provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. They consist of a detailed breakdown of the tasks, knowledge and skills needed for effective performance within a job role, including any statutory or legal responsibilities.
The Standards have been developed over a number of years by both people who work in the industry and experts from each occupational area through a process of investigation, analysis and consultation with a wide range of people.
The Camera standards cover the Film and Television sectors of the creative media industries. You may wish to download the entire suite of Standards, but it is also possible to download individual units.
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National Occupational Standards for Camera
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C1 Assess and agree studios or locations for shoot C2 Specify camera equipment required C3 Collect information and develop shooting ideas C4 Obtain, prepare and return camera equipment C6 Provide vision monitoring facilities for multi camera television C7 Lay simple camera track for Camera Dollies C8 Rig camera and accessories onto a fixed mounting C9 Rig camera and accessories onto a pressurised pedestal C10 Rig and manage cables for production C11 Prepare and fit the lens and camera accessories C12 Provide assistance to record and review the video image C13 Maintain camera batteries during shooting C14 Co-ordinate the crew to position the camera C17 Provide assistance to the camera crew during a multi camera shoot C18 Communicate and co-ordinate within a multi camera shoot C20 Set up video camera exposure monitoring C21 Expose and colour correct the image C22 Expose the image for portable single camera shoots with lights C25 Track the video camera C26 Swing the crane arm for video camera C27 Elevate and track the video camera C28 Position and move the camera to frame and compose the image C29 Supervise the camera crew during a multiple or multi camera shoot C30 Supervise the technical and craft skills of the crew during a location shoot C31 Supervise the camera crew on a film shoot CCL1 Prepare camera equipment for each day's shoot CCL2 Set up camera equipment CCL3 Manage film camera magazines CCL4 Mark up cameras' and actors' positions during rehearsals CCL5 Set up shots for camera CCL6 Monitor the use of camera equipment and accessories during shooting CCL7 Create, maintain and update camera equipment lists CCL8 Maintain and use adequate film stock for camera on a shoot CFP1 Assemble film cameras, lenses and attachments CFP2 Prepare film camera magazines, lace film and setup accessories CFP3 Maintain film cameras CFP4 Select film camera equipment and perform photographic tests CFP5 Test all electric and mechanical functions of film cameras CFP6 Set and monitor all film camera and lens parameters CFP7 Focus the lens and adjust film camera and lens parameters CFP8 Review film camera products and analyse for faults CFP9 De rig film camera equipment CFP10 Pack and transport film camera equipment, and prepare all required documentation CSS1 Analyse and break down scripts during pre-production CSS2 Monitor pre-shoot rehearsals, production meetings and recces CSS2 Monitor pre-shoot rehearsals, production meetings and recces CSS3 Prepare for the day's shoot and monitor all technical details during line up and rehearsals CSS4 Monitor all script and story details during line up and rehearsals CSS5 Monitor all continuity and technicial camera details during shooting CSS6 Maintain records of continuity and technical camera details during shooting CSS7 Finalise continuity and production reports CTV1 Set camera for multi-camera operation CTV2 Set camera menus for protable single camera(PSC) operation HSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety L7 Lighting for a single camera
X1 Contribute to good working relationships
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