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Prepare video material for television transmission

Prepare video material for television transmission

Unit of competency
National Code
CUABRD303
State Code
AWJ86
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare video material for television transmission.It applies to individuals who have the technical skills to undertake tasks associated with converting video content to a range of digital formats required for transmission. They also assist with general production activities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to ingest video materials
  • 1.1 Liaise with production personnel to confirm requirements and timelines for treatment of source materials
  • 1.2 Clearly identify source materials in a format compatible with available equipment
  • 1.3 Set up and test equipment so requirements for treating source materials can be met
  • 1.4 Report faults or problems with equipment and arrange for maintenance as required
  • 1.5 Prepare destination media to receive inputs and set up equipment signals
  • 1.6 Handle source materials and destination media with care to avoid damage throughout production process
2. Convert video materials
  • 2.1 Test source materials for compatibility with input and converter parameters of conversion equipment
  • 2.2 Check length, condition and format of destination media
  • 2.3 Load source materials into appropriate equipment and transfer to required destination media in correct sequence
  • 2.4 Apply appropriate conversions to source materials to achieve required formats
  • 2.5 Set time codes and cue points to synchronise with equipment, making adjustments as required to meet technical and transmission requirements
  • 2.6 Monitor transfers and recordings to check they meet quality and technical requirements
  • 2.7 Anticipate and take action to minimise potential problems that could delay completion of tasks within deadlines
  • 2.8 Seek assistance or consult reference materials to resolve problems encountered with video conversions
3. Assist with production activity
  • 3.1 Undertake additional transfers, dubs or copies of materials as required and save in required location
  • 3.2 Assist with switching video sources live-to-air
  • 3.3 Undertake editing of materials as required in close consultation with relevant production personnel
  • 3.4 Author materials to a range of formats for distribution to clients and in-house
  • 3.5 Complete and distribute documentation and originals or reformatted versions of source materials to relevant production personnel
4. Document and dispatch recorded material
  • 4.1 Archive materials as instructed and transfer to appropriate archival format
  • 4.2 Undertake accurate labelling and logging of materials and check for faults
  • 4.3 Return source and other materials to originators in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1075 CUFBRD303A Prepare video material for television transmission Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD08 CUABRD411 Carry out transmission operations Unit of competency