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Edit screen content for fast turnaround

Edit screen content for fast turnaround

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPOS401
State Code
AWF39
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use non-linear digital facilities to edit screen content for fast turnaround.It applies to individuals with a reasonable level of experience who are involved in editing for daily programs such as television news and current affairs. At times they work on more complex programs of a formatted or routine nature, or on the editing of daily rushes for feature films.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for edit
  • 1.1 Clarify editing requirements in consultation with production personnel and with reference to documentation as required
  • 1.2 Check operation of editing equipment and software
  • 1.3 Identify and prepare source materials for off-line and online editing
  • 1.4 Assess materials to be edited against required technical and creative criteria in consultation with relevant production personnel
  • 1.5 Agree on replacement material or editing approach to overcome technical problems identified with source material
  • 1.6 Review source materials and visualise the look of the final edited sequences
2. Commence editing process
  • 2.1 Digitise and transfer materials to suitable format, checking compatibility with editing equipment and monitoring capture for sound and image quality
  • 2.2 If time allows, create and edit decision list noting in and out points for each edit
  • 2.3 Maintain accurate documentation of editing instructions for use in all stages of post-production as required
  • 2.4 Prioritise and select materials in terms of their relevance to production requirements
  • 2.5 Arrange and present selected material to retain the intended meaning of words and images
  • 2.6 Consider how other materials could be used to clarify and enhance final edit
3. Assemble vision and sound
  • 3.1 Check technical and creative criteria with relevant production personnel to ensure integrity of edit
  • 3.2 Assemble content in a way that produces coherent images and sound according to standard editing conventions
  • 3.3 Confirm assembled materials meet duration requirements, as well as technical and creative criteria for transmission
  • 3.4 Insert transitions, special effects and additional materials as required
  • 3.5 Make appropriate compromises between content and quality to meet time restrictions
4. Finalise edits
  • 4.1 Review assembled online or off-line edits with relevant production personnel
  • 4.2 Implement changes as required and finalise edit to meet deadlines
  • 4.3 Complete necessary documentation and archive source materials according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Report problems encountered with completing edits to relevant personnel
  • 4.5 Provide information required for successful transmission of edited material
  • 4.6 Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and discuss with colleagues where appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1160 CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG54 CUAPOS411 Edit digital content for fast turnaround Unit of competency