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Print motion picture film
Print motion picture film
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPOS303A
CUFPOS303A
State Code
D1159
D1159
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce unexposed print copies of assembled films.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Receive and check film rolls
- 1. Read and interpret documentation, log receipt and processing of relevant film type
- 2. Identify deadlines for production of film and ensure work is completed promptly to meet production requirements
- 3. Check original film to identify type and condition
- 4. Select appropriate printing stock, and note special printing requirements
- 5. Handle film with care to avoid damage throughout production process, including protection from light sources
Power up equipment for film printing
- 6. Power or start up equipment according to manufacturers specifications, enterprise procedures and in a safe manner
- 7. Select the correct settings for film printing according to the requirements of the print
Lace up film
- 8. Lace film according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise procedures
- 9. Match image and sound components on equipment to ensure they are not scratched or otherwise damaged
- 10. Ensure that sound and image are synchronised
- 11. Check and adjust tensions to prevent slackness or stretching of source film or unexposed print copies
- 12. Load frame cue count (FCC), red, green, blue into the frame cue count unit to ensure correct colour grading of film
Monitor printing process
- 13. Monitor operation of equipment throughout the process and regulate voltages
- 14. Complete recovery operations in response to faults, to avoid damage to or loss of source film or unexposed print copies
Complete the printing process
- 15. Remove source film from equipment and check physical quality of unexposed print copies
- 16. Shut down equipment according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise procedures
- 17. Produce required documentation to report on quality of unexposed print copies produced and stock consumed
- 18. Log completed film job and deliver to required personnel according to enterprise procedures
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.
Documentation may include:
can labels, e.g.:
roll number
magazine number
stock type
date
camera sheets
client details
computer generated
deadline details
job card
job code
job sheet
job title
manually written
printing instructions
production schedule
work order.
Film may include:
black and white
colour film
exposed film
film of any gauge, e.g. 16 mm, 35 mm, 70 mm
negative film:
camera original
duplicate material
optical effects negative
positive film:
release print
duplicate intermediate material
sound negative
subtitles
unexposed film.
Equipment may include:
bobbins
film rewind benches
film splicers
printing machines, e.g. 35 mm, 16 mm:
continuous contact
step contact
step optical
wet or dry gate
spools.
Settings may include:
EI (exposure index) of film
other settings appropriate to the equipment
picture light voltage
printing speed
red, green, blue trims
settings of wet gate circulation pumps
sound lamp voltage
temperature of wet gate chemical solutions.
Printing may include:
black and white printing
colour printing
dry printing
optical printing
printer test films
wet printing.
Prints may include:
archival intermediates
first answer print
release print
subsequent answer prints.
Faults may include:
age and fragility of original material
blown lamps
broken splices
broken sprocket holes
decomposition
dirt
equipment malfunction
FCC data errors
FCC tape damage
film breaks
film jams
loss of image, focus and colour
scratches.
Personnel may include:
archival film service officers
archivists
camera personnel
directors
film editors
motion picture laboratory officer
other laboratory technicians
producers.
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.
Documentation may include:
can labels, e.g.:
roll number
magazine number
stock type
date
camera sheets
client details
computer generated
deadline details
job card
job code
job sheet
job title
manually written
printing instructions
production schedule
work order.
Film may include:
black and white
colour film
exposed film
film of any gauge, e.g. 16 mm, 35 mm, 70 mm
negative film:
camera original
duplicate material
optical effects negative
positive film:
release print
duplicate intermediate material
sound negative
subtitles
unexposed film.
Equipment may include:
bobbins
film rewind benches
film splicers
printing machines, e.g. 35 mm, 16 mm:
continuous contact
step contact
step optical
wet or dry gate
spools.
Settings may include:
EI (exposure index) of film
other settings appropriate to the equipment
picture light voltage
printing speed
red, green, blue trims
settings of wet gate circulation pumps
sound lamp voltage
temperature of wet gate chemical solutions.
Printing may include:
black and white printing
colour printing
dry printing
optical printing
printer test films
wet printing.
Prints may include:
archival intermediates
first answer print
release print
subsequent answer prints.
Faults may include:
age and fragility of original material
blown lamps
broken splices
broken sprocket holes
decomposition
dirt
equipment malfunction
FCC data errors
FCC tape damage
film breaks
film jams
loss of image, focus and colour
scratches.
Personnel may include:
archival film service officers
archivists
camera personnel
directors
film editors
motion picture laboratory officer
other laboratory technicians
producers.
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:
printing of motion picture film that demonstrates:
safe handling of hazardous materials and negatives and unexposed print film
correct interpretation of job instructions
attention to detail
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills within timeframes in a work environment
access to motion picture film printing opportunities, together with a reasonable variety of assignments
access to a range of motion picture film printing software and hardware
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
inspection of film printed by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervisor
observation of the candidate printing film to determine whether correct procedures have been followed
written or verbal 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:
CUFPOS301A Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer
CUFPOS302A Process motion picture film.
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:
printing of motion picture film that demonstrates:
safe handling of hazardous materials and negatives and unexposed print film
correct interpretation of job instructions
attention to detail
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills within timeframes in a work environment
access to motion picture film printing opportunities, together with a reasonable variety of assignments
access to a range of motion picture film printing software and hardware
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
inspection of film printed by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervisor
observation of the candidate printing film to determine whether correct procedures have been followed
written or verbal 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:
CUFPOS301A Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer
CUFPOS302A Process motion picture film.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D192 | CUF30107 | Certificate III in Media | Qualification |