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Edit complex media productions

Edit complex media productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPOS511
State Code
ODG45
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex media productions. It involves establishing post-production requirements, assessing source materials in line with production requirements, undertaking editing and finalising the edit. The unit applies to those who play a key role in the creative visualisation of concepts, plots and storylines. They edit a wide range of material for productions such as feature films, television dramas and interactive digital media products. Even though senior editors operate with a high degree of autonomy, they work closely with producers, directors and sound engineers, and are often responsible for supervising other members of a post-production team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify post-production requirements
  • 1.1 Confirm technical and creative criteria for productions in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Analyse editing processes and available documentation, and contribute creative solutions for productions
  • 1.3 Brief post-production staff on production goals and encourage contribution of creative ideas that meet production requirements
  • 1.4 Assess technical and creative criteria for potential impact on post-production schedules according to production requirements
  • 1.5 Identify issues that may affect post-production process and negotiate solutions as required in collaboration with required personnel
2. Prepare for edit
  • 2.1 Assess source materials as identified and monitor for technical and creative contribution to production requirements
  • 2.2 Check source materials are available in required format and are compatible with editing equipment and operating software
  • 2.3 Explore alternative editing decisions where initial concepts are proving unworkable and negotiate adjustments
  • 2.4 Assess requirements for consumables and arrange for adequate supplies to be provided
3. Undertake editing activity
  • 3.1 Identify shots, sequences and additional materials that meet production requirements
  • 3.2 Organise and file selected materials into accessible storage systems according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Provide technical and creative feedback to production personnel on source materials upon receipt and suggest creative solutions where problems are identified
  • 3.4 Complete edits using post-production techniques and arrange for specialised post-production techniques to be performed by qualified personnel according to production requirements
  • 3.5 Monitor quality of edited materials according to production requirements and arrange for viewing and evaluation by required personnel on an ongoing basis
  • 3.6 Implement changes and modifications based on ongoing evaluation of edited materials and provide required personnel with documentation for each post-production stage according to project requirements
  • 3.7 Check post-production work environment and practices comply with enterprise work health and safety (WHS) requirements
4. Finalise edit
  • 4.1 Check editing requirements are met and report post-production problems as required
  • 4.2 Compile final editing decisions and display final cuts for evaluation and confirmation with required personnel
  • 4.3 Update required documentation and store according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
  • 4.5 Provide feedback on performance to post-production colleagues where appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH56 CUAPOS501 Edit complex screen productions Unit of competency