This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to shoot material for screen productions using a single-camera unit.
This includes preparing for shoots, setting up locations and shooting equipment, and ensuring the shoot is wrapped up according to production requirements.
The unit applies to those who have prime responsibility to capture screen images using a range of video equipment.
They generally work under direction, and perform different camera, sound and lighting functions.
Depending on the scale of the shoot, they may have an assistant or may be required to assist senior camera operators.