SKSCFP7 Maintain required focus and camera operation throughout shoots
Overview
This standard is about focusing lenses and maintaining and adjusting focus to meet requirements and monitoring camera operation whilst shooting. This can apply to digital or cameras. This could apply to any type of production including feature films, TV dramas, commercials, documentaries, sports coverage, outside broadcast and live or stage events.
This includes assessing requirements, making calculations, maintaining focus, making focus changes, monitoring camera operation and resolving problems.
This standard is relevant to those working as 1st Assistants, focus pullers or lone camera operators.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
assess focus required to meet production requirements
calculate focus splits, depth of field and hyperfocal distances required for shots
discuss and agree splits or changes of focus with relevant people
make any required focus marks in liaison with relevant people to meet production requirements
make sure you have sufficient time for any required rehearsal or preview of shots
inform appropriate people when camera is ready for shooting
maintain focus throughout shots in line with production requirements
time focus changes to meet production requirements
report any suspicion of soft focus to relevant people without delay
monitor operation of cameras throughout shoots
take appropriate action to resolve any problems with cameras with minimal disruption to productions
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
key characteristics of current cameras, lenses and attachments and major obsolescent models
the limitations of chosen equipment when production requirements change
software for framerate and the impact of framerate on camera memory
camera handling techniques and the implications of damage to cameras
cleaning and maintenance procedures and products for the camera equipment in use
how to interpret primary subject movement, camera movement, aesthetic judgment and other production requirements
how to make focus marks and when they are required including measuring points, marking up lens focus scales and marking sets
how to make required calculations including those for focus splits, depth of field and required rehearsal and shot preview time
charts and tables available to assist with calculations and how to use them
how depth of focus and hyperfocal distance affect depth of field calculations
how to maintain focus without continuous reference to calibration or disturbing cameras
the role of others involved and when to liaise with them including directors of photography, camera operators, directors and 2nd camera assistants
how to identify problems with camera operation including warning signals and noise
the requirements of relevant health and safety legislation and procedures
how to store cameras and lenses safely and securely
any special requirements to ensure the safety and security of equipment when left unattended
relevant manufacturers’ instructions for the equipment in use
SKSCFP7 Maintain required focus and camera operation throughout shoots
Overview
This standard is about focusing lenses and maintaining and adjusting focus to meet requirements and monitoring camera operation whilst shooting. This can apply to digital or cameras. This could apply to any type of production including feature films, TV dramas, commercials, documentaries, sports coverage, outside broadcast and live or stage events.
This includes assessing requirements, making calculations, maintaining focus, making focus changes, monitoring camera operation and resolving problems.
This standard is relevant to those working as 1st Assistants, focus pullers or lone camera operators.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand: