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Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to activities
Entertainment Industry
16
Film, Theatre & Television
12th Grade
07/04/2011

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Term

 

Key Terms and Concepts

Definition

Audiovisual technician 

Cables 

Common problems and solutions 

Electrical measurements

Features, purpose and basic operating procedures for vision system equipment 

Legal issues 

Power 

Production plans 

Rigging and positioning points 

Safe work practices 

Safety issues 

Set-up sequence/procedures 

System checks 

Vision system plans/instructions

Vision systems

Term

 

An awareness of the range of environments where vision systems may be utilised

Definition

• Live theatre 

• Meeting and conference facilities 

• Outdoor venues 

• Events 

• Shopping centres 

• Hotels 

• Clubs 

• Attractions 

• Theme parks 

• Showgrounds

• Sporting events

Term

 

An understanding of production plans in relation to vision system work activities

Definition

• Technical notes 

Vision system plan 

• Stage plan 

• Hanging plot 

• Sound/audio/lighting plans 

Production schedule 

• Call sheets

• Prompt copy

Term

 

Common formats of vision system plans and how they relate to practical work tasks

Definition
Term
Knowledge of the ‘legend’ (common terms and symbols) used in installation/set up plans
Definition
Term
Knowledge of the relationship between vision system operations and other technical and creative areas
Definition

• Gauge 

• Length 

• Plugs

• Impedance 

Term
Knowledge of different types of connectors
Definition
Term
Key features, purpose and basic operating procedures of a range of equipment
Definition

• Projector 

• DVD player

• Monitors 

• Computer

- Operated equipment 

• Audio equipment 

• Lighting equipment 

• Digital and still camera

• Screens

Term
Knowledge of patching and operating of commonly used signal processors
Definition
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Knowledge of the interrelationships between vision equipment
Definition

• Lighting equipment

• Audio equipment

Term
A basic awareness of legal issues with regard to vision system operations as they affect individual workers
Definition
Term
Importance of following supervisor’s instructions to complete a task
Definition
Term
Safety issues with regard to vision system operations as they affect individual workers
Definition
Term
Safe work practices
Definition

• Connection, disconnection and positioning of cables 

• Connection and positioning of 

- microphones

- speakers

- screen

- projector

• Use of multicore and power feeds

Term
Importance of:
Definition

 • System checks prior to the start of the event/ performance 

• Regular maintenance of all equipment

Term
Practical solutions to problems with equipment prior to the event/performance
Definition

• Insufficient and/or wrong cabling

Problems with power source

• Incorrect number of equipment pieces

• Difficulties with positioning

• Discrepancies within plans

• Not receiving signal from input devices to display/output devices

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