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Collaborate with editors during post-production
Collaborate with editors during post-production
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFDRT605A
CUFDRT605A
State Code
D1129
D1129
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2009
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
20/08/2009
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise the process of editing screen productions.Directors are responsible for communicating the overall creative vision and style for the edit but rely heavily on the ability of editors to interpret and realise required outcomes. More specifically, they evaluate and approve edits to ensure the integrity of the final production.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare post-production briefs.
- 1.1. Organise and participate in meetings with relevant production personnel to define post-production requirements.
- 1.2. Communicate and establish creative and technical criteria of edit in close collaboration with relevant production personnel.
- 1.3. Establish cohesive production and post-production schedules to optimise creative outcomes in the context of overall production.
- 1.4. Ensure editors have access to required editing materials to obviate unnecessary delays to post production activity.
- 1.5. In collaboration with production personnel, prepare and establish contingency plans in the event of possible problems that may require re-shoots during post-production.
2. Monitor and evaluate editing activity.
- 2.1. Participate in ongoing evaluations and assessments at each stage of the editing process in collaboration with relevant production personnel.
- 2.2. Ensure required creative and technical criteria are met and seek adjustments where applicable.
- 2.3. Discuss and collaborate with editors to maximise the contribution of ideas to the final outcome for productions.
- 2.4. Identify problems that may arise during the post production stage, discuss and resolve with the online editor.
- 2.5. Participate in the evaluation of final cuts where applicable to ensure creative and technical criteria have been met.
- 2.6. Evaluate all aspects of the editing process from a director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for improvement.
- 2.7. Provide positive feedback to relevant production personnel and invite comment on the post production process.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Production personnel may include:
broadcasters
clients
commissioning editors
directors
editors
foley artists
performers
program managers
script writers
sound designers
sound editors
sound engineers
other technical/specialist staff.
Post-production requirements may include:
budget
codes of practice
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
duration
format, including:
video
interactive
film
DVD
genre of production
intellectual property
location
purpose
schedules and deadlines.
Creative and technical criteria may include:
climate
factual or fiction
imagination
inspiration
interior or exterior
location
methodology, including:
editing interactive medium, e.g. video, film and DVD
linear
non-linear
analogue
digital
production style and aesthetics, including:
method
approach
narrative and story-line
fashion/mode
characterisations
mood
contemporary or period
visual expression
research of characters
research of settings
seasons.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
interactive programs
live events and performances, such as concerts
music videos
prerecorded events and performances
short films
television productions of any type, such as:
music
drama
comedy
variety
sport.
Editing materials may include:
automated dialogue replacement (ADR)
computer generated images
dialogue
effects tapes
existing dramatic material
graphics
music
re-takes
stills
titles
voice overs.
Problems may include:
audio levels
break in control track
distorted audio
faulty equipment
glitches
non-sync issues
poor exposure
re-takes
sound and vision drop-outs.
Editing process may include:
aspect ratio
broadcast quality
complex vision and sound mixes
digital non-linear
effects, including:
animations
special effects
optical effects
sound effects
atmosphere inserts
colour grading
transitions
film
interactive elements
interactive media
lighting style
linear - tape to tape
non-broadcast quality
offline
online
sound quality
stages of editing, including:
rough cuts
fine cuts
rushes
sequences
transfer of video to film (kine)
vision quality.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Production personnel may include:
broadcasters
clients
commissioning editors
directors
editors
foley artists
performers
program managers
script writers
sound designers
sound editors
sound engineers
other technical/specialist staff.
Post-production requirements may include:
budget
codes of practice
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
duration
format, including:
video
interactive
film
DVD
genre of production
intellectual property
location
purpose
schedules and deadlines.
Creative and technical criteria may include:
climate
factual or fiction
imagination
inspiration
interior or exterior
location
methodology, including:
editing interactive medium, e.g. video, film and DVD
linear
non-linear
analogue
digital
production style and aesthetics, including:
method
approach
narrative and story-line
fashion/mode
characterisations
mood
contemporary or period
visual expression
research of characters
research of settings
seasons.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
interactive programs
live events and performances, such as concerts
music videos
prerecorded events and performances
short films
television productions of any type, such as:
music
drama
comedy
variety
sport.
Editing materials may include:
automated dialogue replacement (ADR)
computer generated images
dialogue
effects tapes
existing dramatic material
graphics
music
re-takes
stills
titles
voice overs.
Problems may include:
audio levels
break in control track
distorted audio
faulty equipment
glitches
non-sync issues
poor exposure
re-takes
sound and vision drop-outs.
Editing process may include:
aspect ratio
broadcast quality
complex vision and sound mixes
digital non-linear
effects, including:
animations
special effects
optical effects
sound effects
atmosphere inserts
colour grading
transitions
film
interactive elements
interactive media
lighting style
linear - tape to tape
non-broadcast quality
offline
online
sound quality
stages of editing, including:
rough cuts
fine cuts
rushes
sequences
transfer of video to film (kine)
vision quality.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
practical demonstration of ability to supervise post-production processes to achieve production objectives
ability to apply techniques for the analysis and communication of concepts and ideas
knowledge and understanding of the conventions and practices of post-production
ability to collaborate with post-production staff and encourage contribution of ideas to the process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
hands-on experience across a variety of post production activities associated with the screen and media industries
opportunity to work on a range of relatively complex productions
opportunity to supervise post-production personnel
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate in an editing session to assess candidate's ability to communicate effectively with post-production personnel
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFDRT601A Establish the creative vision for screen productions
CUFPPM602A Plan and manage film and media post-production.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
practical demonstration of ability to supervise post-production processes to achieve production objectives
ability to apply techniques for the analysis and communication of concepts and ideas
knowledge and understanding of the conventions and practices of post-production
ability to collaborate with post-production staff and encourage contribution of ideas to the process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
hands-on experience across a variety of post production activities associated with the screen and media industries
opportunity to work on a range of relatively complex productions
opportunity to supervise post-production personnel
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate in an editing session to assess candidate's ability to communicate effectively with post-production personnel
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFDRT601A Establish the creative vision for screen productions
CUFPPM602A Plan and manage film and media post-production.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4165 | CUFDRT06A | Collaborate with the editor to finalise the production | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ10 | CUADRT605 | Collaborate with editors during post-production | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D207 | CUF60107 | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |