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 audio visual industries. You may wish to download the entire suite of Standards, but it is also possible to download individual units or to search for units appropriate to specific job roles within Camera. The units are listed below in production process order.
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National Occupational Standards for Camera
Download individual units:
Locations and Resources C1 Assess and agree studios or locations C2 Specify camera equipment required C3 Collect information and develop shooting ideas
PreparationC4 Obtain, prepare and return equipment C5 Check that film camera equipment is working
Resources and preparationC6 Provide vision monitoring facilities for multi camera television C7 Lay simple 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
ShootingC12 Provide assistance to record and review the video image C13 Maintain camera batteries during shoot C14 Co-ordinate the crew to position a camera C15 Fit magazine to camera C16 Provide video assist C17 Provide assistance to the camera crew during a multi camera shoot C18 Communicate and co-ordinate within a multi camera shoot C19 Focus the lens 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 C23 Maintain and use adequate film stock on a shoot C24 Identify slate information and operate the clapperboard 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
Freelance work F1 Manage and market yourself as a freelancer
Training F2 Facilitate and manage trainees
Working relationships / Co -ordinationX1 Contribute to good working relationships
Health and SafetyX2 Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety X3 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace
For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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