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Record sound on location

Record sound on location

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU410
State Code
AWG70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record dialogue and sound effects on location for a screen production.It applies to individuals who record dialogue and live sound effects in outdoor and indoor locations for a range of screen productions. They must work cooperatively with performers and other production crew members. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for location recording
  • 1.1 Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people
  • 1.2 Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot
  • 1.3 Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot
2. Prepare equipment on location
  • 2.1 Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements
  • 2.2 Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required
  • 2.3 Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots
  • 2.4 Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording
3. Capture dialogue
  • 3.1 Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction
  • 3.2 Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise
  • 3.3 Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured
  • 3.4 Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations
  • 3.5 Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations
4. Capture sound effects
  • 4.1 Record background location sound for use in post-production
  • 4.2 Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded
  • 4.3 Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements
5. Finalise sound recording operations
  • 5.1 Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format
  • 5.3 De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements
  • 5.4 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition
  • 5.5 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2968 CUSSOU406A Record sound on location Unit of competency