SKSCCL4 Assist camera operators during line up and rehearsal

Overview 

This Standard is about assisting camera operators during line up and rehearsal. 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 selecting and preparing lenses, recording mark-up requirements, setting focus and call marks and explaining colour coding systems to actors.

This Standard is relevant to those responsible for assisting camera operators during line up and rehearsal including those working as 2nd assistants or clapper loaders.

 

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

  1. check that sufficient supplies of appropriate lenses are available
  2. prepare selected lenses for use in line with production requirements
  3. supply prepared lenses to appropriate people when they are required
  4. record marking up requirements in appropriate formats
  5. mark up actor and camera positions using appropriate colour-coding systems
  6. set focus and call marks in line with production requirements
  7. explain colour-coding systems to actors at appropriate times

 

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand: 

  1. key characteristics of current cameras, lenses and attachments and major obsolescent models
  2. camera handling techniques and the implications of damage to cameras
  3. cleaning and maintenance procedures and products for the camera equipment in use including cleanliness of all glass surfaces
  4. who to assist and when to help them
  5. how to check supplies of lenses
  6. how to interpret requirements for lens preparation
  7. how to record marking up requirements
  8. the benefits of laying focus marks and call marks for others
  9. how to interpret requirements for focus and call marks from rehearsal
  10. industry accepted colour coding systems for focus and call marks
  11. the role of others involved and when to liaise with them including camera operators, and 1st camera assistants or focus pullers
  12. any special requirements to ensure the safety and security of equipment when left unattended
  13. relevant manufacturers’ instructions for the equipment in use
  14. the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures