Media & Communications
Photography & Video Production skills assessment
Photographers and videographers create the images that carry stories. This scorecard covers technical control, composition, lighting, editing, client briefs and delivery for media and commercial studios.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Photography & Video Production skills you can score
These are the default Photography & Video Production skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Camera and Exposure Control
Controls exposure, focus and settings to achieve the intended look.
Composition and Framing
Frames shots deliberately to tell a clear, engaging story.
Lighting Technique
Shapes natural and artificial light for mood and clarity.
Video Shooting and Movement
Shoots stable, purposeful footage with appropriate camera movement.
Sound Capture for Video
Records clean audio for video using suitable microphones and placement.
Editing and Colour Grading
Edits and grades to a consistent, professional finish.
Brief Interpretation
Understands client needs and delivers to the brief.
Location and Shoot Management
Plans locations, permits and logistics.
File Management and Backup
Organises, backs up and delivers files safely.
Working with Subjects
Puts subjects at ease and directs them for natural results.
Licensing and Model Releases
Handles rights and releases correctly.
Business and Client Communication
Quotes, communicates and delivers professionally.
Levels included with Photography & Video Production
Photography & Video Production starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for media & communications, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Cadet
- Journalist
- Senior Journalist
- Editor
- Senior Editor
- Head of Content
How Photography & Video Production works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a newsroom is scored on the Photography & Video Production skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your newsrooms against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Photography & Video Production skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior editor's newsroom.
Photography & Video Production scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Photography & Video Production scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Photography & Video Production scorecard covers 12 skills: Camera and Exposure Control, Composition and Framing, Lighting Technique, Video Shooting and Movement, Sound Capture for Video, Editing and Colour Grading, Brief Interpretation, Location and Shoot Management, File Management and Backup, Working with Subjects, Licensing and Model Releases and Business and Client Communication. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Photography & Video Production?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one newsroom and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Photography & Video Production?
Photography & Video Production starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Cadet, Journalist, Senior Journalist, Editor, Senior Editor and Head of Content. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Photography & Video Production skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In media & communications the app talks about team members, newsrooms and senior editors, and you can change any of those words too.
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