Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to pull focus

1.1 Liaise with production personnel and interpret and confirm focus requirements for shots

1.2 Discuss with relevant personnel use of equipment, accessories and techniques to achieve creative outcomes required of shots

1.3 Mount equipment according to specifications and requirements of production personnel

1.4 Confirm equipment is compatible and positioned safely to avoid interference with camera operations at locations

2. Calculate focus points

2.1 Measure and mark focus points to plot the focus pull

2.2 Verify points using tape measure or eye, and ensure split focus covers the depth of field requirements

2.3 Set and change focus to meet production requirements in consultation with relevant production personnel

3. Pull focus during productions

3.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel throughout shoots

3.2 Check equipment calibration and adjust as necessary

3.3 Minimise movements to camera while pulling focus

3.4 Operate follow focus unit to predetermined points, within required timing of shots

3.5 Estimate and execute necessary adjustments to predetermined focus points to achieve required image

3.6 Provide feedback to relevant production personnel on completion of shots, noting problems that may need to be resolved

3.7 Relay information to continuity according to enterprise procedures

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1

• Recognises and interprets textual information to determine focus requirements

Writing

3.6

• Uses specific and accurate language to complete production documentation

Oral Communication

1.1-1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 3.6

• Listens carefully and responds to verbal instructions and creative directions as required
• Selects and uses appropriate language when providing feedback or instructions

Numeracy

2.1-2.3, 3.2

• Uses mathematical formulae to estimate and accurately calculate distances and to judge focal lengths

Navigate the world of work

3.7

• Understands and complies with enterprise policies and procedures

Interact with others

1.1-1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 3.6

• Works collaboratively with technical experts to achieve desired creative outcomes
• Uses appropriate communication practices and protocols to seek and provide information

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 3.2-3.6, 3.5

• Plans, assembles and checks for sufficient supply of equipment and conducts required equipment checks
• Plans and organises tasks, taking responsibility for decisions regarding focus points and pulling focus
• Anticipates and prevents problems by locating equipment appropriately and using experience to judge focal lengths

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUACAM404 Pull focus

CUFCAM404A Pull focus

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.