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Set exposure monitoring

URN: SKSC13
Business Sectors (Suites): Camera
Developed by: ScreenSkills
Approved on: 29 Mar 2020

Overview

​This standard is about setting up exposure monitoring using exposure tools and camera controls.  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 could apply to a single or multi camera shoot.

It includes setting up viewfinders, checking exposure tools, positioning and adjusting monitors and viewfinders and locking or marking controls

This standard is for any member of the camera crew who sets up exposure monitoring.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. ​set up viewfinders to achieve required exposure
  2. check exposure tool information is indicating appropriate levels
  3. position monitors and viewfinders to provide the best available viewing conditions
  4. test signals and adjust monitors to achieve correct monitor set up
  5. lock or mark monitor controls in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. ​how to set up viewfinders
  2. how different exposure tools establish exposure levels including zebras, histograms and false colour
  3. the practical implications of different exposure tools settings levels
  4. how to interpret exposure tool information in relation to camera gamma and knee
  5. the criteria for selecting optimum positions for monitors and test equipment
  6. signal testing equipment to achieve correct monitor set-up
  7. how to check that controls are secure
  8. how to mark controls when it is not possible to secure them

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

30 Mar 2024

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

ScreenSkills

Original URN

C20

Relevant Occupations

Arts, Media and Publishing, Media and Communication, Media Associate Professionals

SOC Code

3417

Keywords

camera; camera exposure; signal generator; exposure; focus; shutter frequency; monitoring equipment; camera filters; viewfinders;