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Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Certificate in Unit 30: Camera and Lighting Techniques for Moving
Creative Media Production Image Production
Tracy Cullen
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT
and DISTINCTION grades
D1 Use critical reflection to Conclusions have been arrived at through To achieve D1 you must critically reflect on and evaluate how the theory of
evaluate own work and synthesis of theories and have been light as it applies to camera lenses, the theory of light, as it applies to lighting
justify valid conclusions justified in an effective approach to study for camera or the use of lenses, lights camera equipment; formats, camera
and research as it has been applied in the controls and functions, camera support and movement, framing, shooting set
selection of theories as they pertain to the up and techniques has impacted on the finished moving image piece through its
practical application of light as it applies to practical application, within the constraints of health and safety.
camera lenses and to lighting for camera
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D3 Demonstrate Innovation and creative thought have been To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative
convergent/lateral/creative applied in the production of the product for thinking to show you employed appropriate camera and lighting techniques and
thinking the moving image piece demonstrating practical skills in the recording of the moving image piece.
camera and lighting techniques.
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade
descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The
indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3 is
required.
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Assignment brief
Unit 30: Camera and Lighting Techniques for Moving Image Production
Unit number and title
Aim
This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of camera and lighting equipment and provide them
with skills needed to use this equipment in moving image production.
Unit abstract
The operation of camera is lighting are fundamental to all moving image production. Whilst people
working in these production areas will specialise in one or the other, a sound knowledge of both is
required as the two have to work in perfect harmony if acceptable results are to be achieved.
This unit aims to develop the skills of camera operators in camera acquisition whether for TV (studio,
multi - camera and outside broadcast), video or film production. Learners will be introduced to the
operating functions of a camera and they will explore the technical requirements for shooting material
for editing into a finished production. Learners will be introduced to the conventions surrounding shots,
sequences and framing. They will be able to explore and use lighting techniques using studio or location
lighting equipment.
Scenario
Seamus Heaney’s poetry is known for its natural, homely and true to country life content. His writing is
admired and showcased internationally. The new ‘Seamus Heaney Homeplace’ Centre in Bellaghy, Co.
Derry is a state of the art interpretative centre that will help to bring Heaney’s life and words to a whole
new audience, elevating him further among the great Irish poets. You have been asked to produce a
moving image piece, which is inspired by the work of Seamus Heaney. This bespoke brief will challenge
you as a creative, to bring Heaney’s written words to life in a moving image piece and provides a
platform to showcase your understanding of camera and lighting techniques in moving image
production.
Indicative Content:
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2 Be able to use camera equipment for moving image production
Camera formats: film, eg 16mm, 35mm, 70mm, Cinemascope, IMAX HD; digital, eg standard
definition, high definition
Camera controls and functions: on/off; standby; manual and auto focus; focus pulling; zoom; macro;
additional lenses; shutter speed; exposure; white balance; zebra patterns; gain; neutral density filters;
on-camera microphone; off-camera microphone; film loading; film magazines; batteries; time codes
(free run, record run, control track)
Camera support and movement: tripods; monopods; steadicam; dollies; tracks; jibs; cranes; tracking;
aerial; pans; tilts; rolls
Framing: shot, eg long shot, medium shot, close up, macro; depth of field; zooms; pull focus; one
shot; two shot; interviews; group discussion; titles; credits
Shooting: camera movements; length of shot; number of takes; responding to commands (turn over,
camera running, sound running, action, cut); agreeing shot composition; over-running for editing
Health and safety: of self; of others; risk assessment
3 Be able to use lighting equipment for moving image production
Setting up: on location; in studio; power sources; cabling
Techniques: for exposure (key light, fill light, main light, back light); for continuity; for effect (mood,
drama, generic convention); mounting (camera, stand, rigged, handheld); modification (gels, hoods,
reflectors, deflectors, diffusers, barn doors)
Health and safety: of self; of others; risk assessment
Tasks: (LO1: 1.1, 1.2, LO2: 2.1, 2.2, LO3: 3.1, 3.2. M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3)
Task 1.
Produce a Presentation/Prezi with illustrative examples that reveals your understanding of the indicative
content, listed: Light: refraction and light spectrum, Lenses: depth of field; f numbers and
Recording Media: reciprocity Colour: colour of light and colour saturation Lights: redheads;
blondes; and LEDs. Camera formats: 16mm, 35mm film and digital, e.g. standard definition,
high definition
Deal with each heading separately. The presentation must contain elucidated examples, which sufficiently
conveys and evidences the content you wish to express.
Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in the library
or online and reference URL links for bibliography.
L01.1 and L01.2
Task 2
Set up camera and lighting equipment to effectively frame and light a scene.
(This task may also be evidenced by the completed product for this unit and also Unit 33: Fiction
Production for the Moving Image.)
LO2.1
Task 3
Please write a report/create a Prezi on your understanding of, (please select from sub headings from
the content outlined in bold) Framing: shot, e.g. long shot, medium shot, close up, macro; depth
of field; zooms; pull focus; one shot; two shot; interviews; group discussion; titles; credits
and Shooting: camera movements; length of shot; number of takes; responding to commands
(turn over, camera running, sound running, action, cut); agreeing shot composition; over-
running for editing outlining their significance. The presentation must contain elucidated examples of
the chosen indicative content selected.
L02.2
Task 4
Please write on your understanding of the significance of indicative content ‘Health and Safety’. Provide
a report on Health and safety: of self; of others; risk assessment.
LO2.2
Task 5:
Please write a short report on your understanding of Setting up: referring to measures taken on
location or/and in studio. Provide documentation where relevant.
(This task may also be evidenced by the completed product for this unit and also Unit 33: Fiction
Production for the Moving Image.)
LO3.1
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Task 6:
Please write a short report/create a Prezi/presentation, on your understanding of Techniques; for
exposure (key light, fill light, main light, back light) and for effect (mood, drama, generic
convention) applied throughout the filming process, outlining their significance. Provide documentation
where relevant. The presentation/report must contain elucidated examples, which sufficiently conveys
and evidences the content you wish to express.
(This task may also be evidenced by the completed product for this unit and also Unit 33: Fiction
Production for the Moving Image.)
LO3.2
Task 7:
Please write a report on your understanding of the significance of indicative content ‘Health and Safety’
in relation to lighting equipment. Provide a report on Health and safety: of self; of others; risk
assessment, in relation to the use of lighting equipment for moving image production.
LO3.2
Task 8:
Please submit the final moving image product for the Seamus Heaney Brief to the specifications
outlined.
Task 9:
Write a short report evaluating and reflecting on your own work in relation to all outcomes and how
they contribute to the finished piece.
LO2 & LO3
There are also books in the college library for reference material, use link below -
Reading List
There are also books in the college library for reference material.
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Support materials
Books
BBC Producer’s Guidelines
Jarvis P — A Production Handbook (Focal Press, 1993)
Mike C — The Practical Director (Focal Press, 1993)
Baker M and Darlow M — Documentary in the Digital Age (Focal Press, 2003)
BBC Producer’s Guidelines (BBC, most recent edition)
Emm A — Research for Television and Radio (Routledge, 2002)
Grant T — Audio for Single Camera Operation (Focal Press, 2002)
Millerson G — Video Production Handbook, 3rd Edition (Focal Press, 2001)
Musburger R — Single-Camera Video Production, 3rd Edition (Focal Press, 2002)
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Evidence Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist presented
Produce a Presentation/Prezi with illustrative examples that reveals your
understanding of the indicative content, listed: Light: refraction and light
spectrum, Lenses: depth of field; f numbers and Recording Media:
reciprocity Colour: colour of light and colour saturation Lights:
redheads; blondes; and LEDs. Camera formats: 16mm, 35mm film and
digital, e.g. standard definition, high definition LO1.1
Task 1
Deal with each heading separately. The presentation must contain elucidated LO1.2
examples, which sufficiently conveys and evidences the content you wish to
express.
Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and
other e-resources in the library or online and reference URL links for
bibliography.
Set up camera and lighting equipment to effectively frame and light a scene.
Task 2 (This task may also be evidenced by the completed product for this unit and LO2.1
also Unit 33: Fiction Production for the Moving Image.)
Please write a report/create a Prezi on your understanding of, (please select
from sub headings from the content outlined in bold) Framing: shot, e.g.
long shot, medium shot, close up, macro; depth of field; zooms; pull
focus; one shot; two shot; interviews; group discussion; titles;
Task 3 credits and Shooting: camera movements; length of shot; number of L02.2
takes; responding to commands (turn over, camera running, sound
running, action, cut); agreeing shot composition; over-running for
editing outlining their significance. The presentation must contain
elucidated examples of the chosen indicative content selected.
examples, which
Please write sufficiently
a short report onconveys and evidences
your understanding ofthe content
Setting up: you wish to
referring to
express.
measures taken on location or/and in studio. Provide documentation this
This task may also be evidenced by the completed product for
Task 5 unit
whereand also Unit 33: Fiction Production for the Moving Image
relevant. LO3.1
(This task may also be evidenced by the completed product for this unit and
also Unit 33: Fiction Production for the Moving Image.)
Write a short report evaluating and reflecting on your own work in relation LO2
Task 9
to all outcomes and how they contribute to the finished piece. LO3
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Achievement Summary
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is Achieved?
Reference able to: (tick)
LO 1 Understand theory of light as it applies to camera lenses and lighting
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Assignment Feedback
Action Plan
Summative feedback
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