Unit of competency Outline
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Complete compositing to create elements for 3-D and digital effects environments
Complete compositing to create elements for 3-D and digital effects environments
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTGAM557
ICTGAM557
State Code
OBU41
OBU41
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine design requirements, plan, create and store composite photographic and 3-D digital effects elements.The unit applies to those with high-level information technology skills working as compositors, matte painters, concept artists, modellers, animators, game designers, directors and other personnel working in the film, television and game development industries.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm compositing requirements
- 1.1 Determine and document compositing brief from organisational specifications and requirements
- 1.2 Plan and schedule compositing work according to design requirements
- 1.3 Identify software tools, equipment and media required for compositing work
- 1.4 Determine and document technical aspects of proposed compositing
- 1.5 Submit documentation to required personnel and obtain conformation of specifications
2. Prepare elements for compositing
- 2.1 Select resolution and aspect ratio for final composited output according to design requirements
- 2.2 Identify and obtain source plates and layers, images and other elements required for compositing
- 2.3 Modify elements and create additional elements, as required
- 2.4 Generate mattes according to design requirements
3. Composite images
- 3.1 Track and stabilise required images
- 3.2 Match cameras, lighting and shadows, and add motion blur to composite
- 3.3 Integrate plates, layers, elements and incorporate grain
- 3.4 Present test composites to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
4. Finalise composite image tasks
- 4.1 Optimise composited images and complete rendering
- 4.2 Store rendered files in specified output format
- 4.3 Review completed render and align quality and compliance with system
- 4.4 Present final composited images to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUU01 | ICTGAM531 | Complete compositing to create elements for the 3-D and digital effects environment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFG0 | ICT50120 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
| BGJ4 | ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |