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Create digital visual effects

Create digital visual effects

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAANM402
State Code
AWF63
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100399 - Visual Arts And Crafts, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of industry software applications and material from various sources to create and refine digital visual effects sequences for projects in film, television or digital media productions, including games. It applies to individuals who combine elements into the final image while retaining the established style and continuity of the project. They work collaboratively with a production team in 3D animation to meet production deadlines. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify work requirements
  • 1.1 Clarify requirements for digital visual effects with reference to production documentation
  • 1.2 Clarify workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production deadlines are met
  • 1.3 Select software that best suits the type of production and delivery platform for which visual effects sequences are being created
  • 1.4 Gather and analyse reference material to help with visualisation of final sequences
2. Prepare components
  • 2.1 Gather all assets for integration and check they are in the correct output file format and do not infringe copyright laws
  • 2.2 Choose digital visual effects that best represent the vision of scripts to create optimum visual impact
  • 2.3 Check components comply with storyboard requirements
  • 2.4 Determine appropriate methods and techniques to create required digital visual effects
3. Assemble previsualisations
  • 3.1 Create previsualisation of required visual effects sequences using appropriate assets and compositing techniques
  • 3.2 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time
  • 3.3 Experiment with previsualisation to establish the best results and solve problems that arise during the process of creating the visual effects
  • 3.4 Submit previsualisation visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback
  • 3.5 Match elements as required, such as colour, lighting and camera
4. Produce visual effects
  • 4.1 Create final visual effects
  • 4.2 Generate additional required effects to final stage
  • 4.3 Render visual effects to desired format
  • 4.4 Submit visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback by agreed deadlines
5. Finalise visual effects
  • 5.1 Respond to feedback by making adjustments to visual effects so they comply with design and production specifications
  • 5.2 Save files to specified storage system accessible to production team
  • 5.3 Make back-up copies of files, and save and store visual effects using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions
  • 5.4 Review personal performance and the process of creating digital visual effects for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1068 CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF65 CUAANM412 Create digital visual effects Unit of competency