A.
COMMUNICATION/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
A.1 Maintains a professional
manner
A.3 Takes direction from
others
A.4 Checks schedule for information regarding responsibilities
A.5 Deals positively with various personality temperaments
A.6 Recognizes and operates within organizational structure
A.7 Participates in professional organizations
A.8 Works independently
A.9 Asks questions when necessary
A.10 Communicates clearly and concisely in a timely manner
A.11 Practices appropriate
safety precautions
B.
ADMINISTRATIVE/ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
B.1 Follows work schedule
B.2 Meets deadlines
B.3 Attends and participates
in meetings as required
B.4 Practices effective time-management
skills; e.g., multitasking
B.5 Documents time spent on
tasks; i.e., logs hours
B.6 Plans in advance and
adjusts plans as needed
B.7 Backs up work; e.g.,
computer-based, video, hard copy
B.8 Stores equipment properly
in appropriate locations
B.9 Maintains inventory of
supplies
B.10 Maintains a clean and
orderly work area
B.11 Develops awareness of
copyright laws and legal ramifications
B.12 Seeks approval of
supervisor before using copyrighted material
B.13 Practices appropriate safety
precautions
C. COMPUTER
SKILLS
C.1 Demonstrates proficiency in keyboarding skills
C.2 Applies
basic computer fundamentals; e.g., platforms, operating systems, file
structures, storage, networking, E-mail
C.3 Uses
appropriate post production software; e.g., Photoshop, Adobe Premier, AVID,
Microsoft Office
C.4 Demonstrates
aptitude to learn proprietary or vertical applications
C.5 Performs
research via the Internet
D. PRODUCTION
SUPPORT
D.1 Follows instructions and
routines
D.2 Follows production
schedules
D.3 Interprets and follows a
program outline; e.g., script, storyboard, flow chart
D.4 Logs/classifies content;
e.g., audio, video, graphics, etc.
D.5 Labels and distributes
media of varied formats
D.6 Times programs and program
segments
D.7 Operates teleprompter
D.8 Operates a character
generator during production
D.9 Follows up with contacts
and referrals
D.10 Demonstrates awareness of
emerging technologies; e.g., digital
D.11 Practices appropriate
safety precautions
E. STUDIO PRODUCTIONS
E.1 Prepares the set for a
planned production
E.2 Performs floor management
E.3 Practices good
talent/guest relations
E.4 Maintains standing
sets/props
E.5 Selects and arranges set
props per instructions
E.6 Assists in set
design/construction
E.7 Assembles resources needed
for production; e.g., videotapes, scripts, props
E.8 Practices appropriate
safety precautions
F. LOCATION/REMOTE
SHOOTS
F.1 Participates in site
survey
F.2 Checks scene and develops
awareness of environment
F.3 Gathers and checks equipment
for remote productions
F.4 Transports equipment and
personnel
F.5 Sets up/takes down
portable equipment for field production
F.6 Shoots video appropriate
to program needs
F.7 Exercises quality control
while shooting
F.8 Maintains security of
equipment
F.9 Practices good
talent/guest relations
F.10 Restores location shoot to
original condition
F.11 Practices appropriate
safety precautions
G. CAMERA
OPERATIONS
G.1 Maintains picture
composition
G.2 Focuses and adjusts lenses
G.3 Performs pans, tilts, and
zooms
G.4 Performs pedestal, crane,
tripod, and dolly adjustments
G.5 Performs field camera set up for various types of cameras
G.6 Adjusts field camera set
up for changes in lighting
G.7 Monitors and adjusts field cameras audio and video signals
G.8 Practices appropriate
safety precautions
H. LIGHTING
FUNDAMENTALS
H.1 Analyzes lighting needs
for production
H.2 Calculates power
requirements and ensures adequate power supply
H.3 Assembles lighting
equipment
H.4 Adjusts lighting for
single and/or multiple camera production
H.5 Controls lighting through the use of a
dimmer board or through lighting appliances; e.g., scrims, diffusion
H.6 Demonstrates working
knowledge of various lighting instruments and lighting theory
H.7 Practices appropriate
safety precautions
I. AUDIO
FOR VIDEO/TV PRODUCTIONS
I.1 Selects and sets up microphones and support equipment
I.2 Mics guest/talent in
appropriate manner
I.3 Monitors sound quality
I.4 Performs basic audio
mixes
I.5 Sets up sound monitoring
equipment
I.6 Executes basic recording
session; e.g., tracking, voicing
I.7 Sets up audio processing
equipment
I.8 Edits recordings
electronically/physically
I.9 Practices appropriate
safety precautions
J. AUDIO/VIDEO
TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS
J.1 Ensures recording
function
J.2 Duplicates digital
content and audio/video tapes
J.3 Monitors and adjusts audio/video and sync signal quality
J.4 Connects video equipment
J.5 Routes, switches, and
records audio and video from multiple sources
J.6 Ensures proper recording
and playback of time code
J.7 Digitizes content from
various formats
J.8 Reversions digital content for various distribution media; e.g., compression for streaming or CD
ROM
J.9 Practices
appropriate safety precautions
K.1 Adapts editing skills for
various systems; i.e., tape-based and non-linear
K.2 Performs edits according
to industry professional standards; i.e., grammar of editing
K.3 Monitors and adjust
video/audio time code signals
K.4 Performs audio mixes
K.5 Controls auxiliary equipment in a tape-based editing system;
i.e., switcher, digital effects, character generator, still store, graphics
system
K.6 Ingests field content into storage for non-linear editing
K.7 Masters to tape or other storage medium from non-linear
editing system
K.8 Times program and program segments
K.9 Practices appropriate safety precautions
L. ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
L.1 Reads operation manuals
L.2 Replaces lamps in lighting fixtures
L.3 Troubleshoots bad cable connections and
ground loops
L.4 Demonstrates knowledge and use of audio
and video adapters
L.5 Diagnoses problem and arranges for
equipment repairs using appropriate documentation
L.6 Optimizes hard drive for digital
production equipment
L.7 Practices appropriate safety precautions
RELATED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Camera formats Editing
formats
CD ROM applications Microphone
types
Computer platforms Tape
formats
DACUM PANEL PARTICIPANTS
Panelists
Mr. John G. Bane, Director of Creative Services,
Mr. Jim Brzycki, VP and GM Video Network, Wachovia Bank,
Ms. Edwenna Ervin,
Studio Crew Member, WNSC SC ETV 30,
Mr. David Harrison,
Associate Producer NASCAR,
Mr. Terrance Walker,
News Photographer, Comporium/CN2,
Co-Facilitators
Mrs. Louise C. Rhyne,
Dean of Learning Resources,
Mr.
Coordinator/Recorder
Ms. Sylvia L. LaValle,
CPS, Administrative Specialist, Office of Dean of Learning Resources,
York Technical College, Rock Hill,
SC
Program Manager
Mr. Shahram Mazhari,
DATE/LOCATION
March 26, 2003
York Technical College
452 S. Anderson Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730