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Edit complex screen productions

Edit complex screen productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPOS501
State Code
AWH56
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.It applies to individuals who play a key role in the creative visualisation of concepts, plots and storylines. They edit a wide range of screen 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 briefs
  • 1.1 Confirm technical and creative criteria for productions in close consultation with production personnel
  • 1.2 Contribute creative solutions for productions based on analysis of editing processes and available documentation
  • 1.3 Brief post-production staff on production goals and encourage them to contribute creative ideas consistent with production concepts
  • 1.4 Appraise technical and creative criteria for potential impact on post-production schedules and relevance to production briefs
  • 1.5 Notify relevant personnel of issues that may affect the post-production process, and negotiate appropriate solutions as required
  • 1.6 Identify and resolve issues that may contravene ethical standards and protocols for editors working on screen productions
2. Prepare for edit
  • 2.1 Confirm proposed treatment with relevant production personnel
  • 2.2 Assess source materials as they become available and monitor for technical and creative relevance to production requirements
  • 2.3 Check source materials are available in required format and are compatible with editing equipment and operating software
  • 2.4 Explore alternative editing decisions where initial concepts are proving unworkable and negotiate adjustments so work can be completed on time
  • 2.5 Assess requirements for consumables and arrange for adequate supplies to be provided
3. Undertake editing activity
  • 3.1 Identify potential shots and sequences, including additional materials to achieve envisaged creative outcomes
  • 3.2 Organise and file selected materials into accessible storage systems according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Provide technical and creative feedback to production personnel on source materials as they are received, and suggest creative solutions to resolve identified problems
  • 3.4 Maximise creative outcomes through appropriate use of post-production techniques while maintaining integrity of overall production
  • 3.5 Arrange for specialised post-production techniques to be carried out by suitably qualified personnel within production timelines
  • 3.6 Monitor quality of edited materials according to production briefs and arrange for viewing and evaluation by relevant personnel on an ongoing basis
  • 3.7 Implement changes and modifications based on ongoing evaluation of edited materials and provide relevant personnel with accurate documentation for each post-production stage
  • 3.8 Check the post-production work environment and practices comply with enterprise work health and safety (WHS) requirements
4. Finalise edits
  • 4.1 Check editing requirements have been met and report on problems encountered during post-production
  • 4.2 Compile final editing decisions and display final cuts for evaluation and confirmation by relevant personnel within agreed timelines
  • 4.3 Update required documentation and store according to enterprise requirements
  • 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
D1165 CUFPOS501A Edit complex screen productions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG45 CUAPOS511 Edit complex media productions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZO1 CUA60615 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification
AZL8 CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification