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Coordinate continuity in productions

Coordinate continuity in productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPPM420
State Code
ODD26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct and manage continuity and consistency of characteristics of persons, plots, objects, places and events between shots and scenes in a production, thus facilitating post-production editing.The unit applies to those who track details of each shooting session and communicate script changes to cast and crew, including information on props, make-up and wardrobe. The documentation involved in this work contains details required to recreate continuity of a particular scene, location or action, irrespective of shooting sequence.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare scripts for continuity
  • 1.1 Confirm production requirements for scenes to be shot with reference to production documentation
  • 1.2 Analyse and break down scripts and production schedules and determine continuity implications of scenes to be shot
  • 1.3 Determine shooting sequences that meet production requirements in collaboration with required personnel
  • 1.4 Prepare continuity documentation according to production requirements
  • 1.5 Identify story days and sequence of story within script and mark against production schedule
  • 1.6 Note continuity information on script, production schedules or in continuity documentation according to organisational or industry-standard practices
  • 1.7 Confirm dialogue requirements and verify purpose and storyline in discussion with required personnel
2. Conduct continuity during production phase
  • 2.1 Log information for each action, or take, on script or in continuity documentation
  • 2.2 Produce detailed notes on all elements associated with each scene according to production requirements
  • 2.3 Take photographs of all characters, sets and locations according to production requirements
  • 2.4 Time and record duration of sequences during shoots according to production requirements
  • 2.5 Describe technical information of shots according to production requirements
  • 2.6 Provide progress reports to required production staff according to production requirements
3. Advise on continuity during productions
  • 3.1 Identify implications of changes to dialogue and other elements and inform director of impact on production schedules and costs as required
  • 3.2 Communicate approved changes to cast and crew according to production requirements
  • 3.3 Liaise with personnel from other departments responsible for specific areas of continuity and ensure continuity for whole production is maintained
  • 3.4 Report identified continuity problems to director and discuss resolutions according to production requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH47 CUAPPM410 Coordinate continuity Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGS2 CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media Qualification
BOH1 CUA41225 Certificate IV in Screen and Media Qualification