5265 Brief-1 Camera

Department of Performing and Screen Arts

Bachelor in Performing and Screen Arts Course No. PASA5265

Course Name Film & Television 1A

Semester 1

Lecturer (s) Dan Wagner, Alan Locke

Course Co-ordinator Victor Grbic

Marker(s) Dan Wagner, Alan Locke

Moderator(s) Victor Grbic

Assignment No. & Title

Course grade %

1 Camera – Written & Practical Tests Learning Outcome(s):

15%

Year 2009

Due Date

Return Date

various

26/7

3. Explore the various roles and professional practices involved in creating work for screen. - Demonstrate technical, operational and procedural skills to a basic standard in set exercises for Camera - Demonstrate knowledge of the technologies associated with film and television production - Demonstrate professional practice

DESCRIPTION: 1A. Written Test This will consist of either multichoice or simple answer questions, based on information presented in lectures and operational knowledge required to achieve a basic standard of camera work with the PASA Year 1 camera equipment. The Written assessment will be on Monday 6th April 10:30 am. 1B. Practical Test You will be divided into teams of four • Person 1: Camera Operator – You’ll build the camera, operate the shot to specifications, then wrap the camera gear; • Person 2: Lighting Technician – You’ll set up the light, the C-stand and the cutter. You’ll also fulfill the role of actor; • Person 3: Camera Assistant / Lighting Assistant – You’ll maintain workplace tidiness (incl. cases and cables), keep camera logs, be the slate artist. Additionally, you’ll stand by to be of any specific assistance called-for by the Camera Operator or Lighting Technician. You’ll also stand in for the ‘actor’. • Person 4 – Will be the Sound Recordist. The routine and criteria for this position is detailed in the Sound 1 Assessment Brief [#5B], and will be marked by the Sound tutor. The same 4 students will revolve, after a 15 minute period in order for each student to complete all four roles.

The Practical assessment will proceed over 4 x half days; Tues.2nd June & Wed. 3rd June -please report at the time designated on the published assessment schedule.

MARKING CRITERIA: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CAMERA OPERATOR SECTION 1. Correctly, efficiently and safely set up tripod, camera and monitor. (5%) 2. White Balance camera and set Time Code, Iris and Zoom Servo to specified settings. (5%) 3. Demonstrate conversancy with the Panasonic 202 camera. (Be able to make called-upon adjustments to the camera’s basic settings.) (5%) 4. Execute the called-for shots smoothly and accurately (fluid pans & tilts; feather in and out positively; no headbumps or haircuts; avoid boom). (10%) 5. Apply theoretical knowledge of shot sizes and framing. (10%) 6. Complete a series of rehearsals and shots within a set time frame. (5%)

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CAMERA ASSISTANT SECTION 7. Maintain an orderly workplace, ensuring cases are stowed neatly and that all cables are dressed safely. (5%) 8. Demonstrate correct Slating procedures (accurate scene/slate#/take information clearly written on slate; slate held in correct place; scene information called appropriately; marker hit correctly). (5%) 9. Correctly and clearly maintain Camera Log. (5%) LIGHTING TECHNICIAN SECTION

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Correctly, efficiently and safely set up Light, C-Stand and Cutter. (5%) 11.Using a stand-in, focus the light as specified and cut it off the wall as specified. (5%)

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT 12. Relate technical, operational and procedural skills in a written test (multichoice or simple answer questions) (35%)

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