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Perform basic vision and sound editing

Perform basic vision and sound editing

Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPOS201A
State Code
D1156
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/10/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
28/10/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform basic editing functions in relation to film, television and interactive media productions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare source materials for edit
  • 1. Clarify technical and creative requirements for production and online editing in consultation with relevant production personnel
  • 2. Obtain and label source materials and keep in a safe, clean location with appropriate documentation
  • 3. Organise transfer of source materials to appropriate medium where necessary
  • 4. Check that sufficient storage and memory is available to meet content resolution requirements
  • 5. Assess source materials for technical and creative quality and arrange for remedial action where problems are identified
  • 6. Digitise content according to specified formats and burn time code where applicable, ensuring format is compatible with available software and hardware
  • 7. Align, synchronise and organise uncut images and sound in preparation for evaluation and editing
  • 8. In consultation with relevant production personnel, finalise list of shots required for the edit and the method for logging them
Log content for editing
  • 9. Check editing facilities are operational and arrange for faults or problems to be resolved according to enterprise procedures
  • 10. Obtain required editing consumable materials and ensure sufficient supplies are available to meet editing schedules
  • 11. Load source materials onto appropriate editing facility, ensuring correct image and sound are ready for use and that images and sound are synchronised or aligned accurately
  • 12. Identify required shots and sequences from source materials and catalogue them in the agreed way
  • 13. Log selected edits with reference to time codes and shot descriptions according to enterprise procedures
  • 14. Use a batch digitise list to digitise selected sequences according to relevant documentation and consistent with technical and creative requirements
  • 15. Create edit decision lists (EDLs) according to instructions from relevant production personnel
  • 16. Organise and save selected materials according to overall editing requirements
  • 17. Finalise logging sheets and submit EDLs to relevant production personnel by the agreed deadline
Perform basic edits
  • 18. Use software functions to assemble sequences according to EDLs and within time constraints
  • 19. Review edited sequences to evaluate quality and content and to identify problems
  • 20. Manipulate the editing software to solve identified problems and seek expert advice if required
  • 21. Submit sequences to relevant production personnel for feedback according to enterprise procedures
  • 22. Amend sequences as required and save in appropriate format
  • 23. Ensure source materials, selected materials and back-up copies are stored securely and labelled correctly
  • 24. Complete required documentation, noting variations and issues from original instructions
  • 25. Leave workstation in original or improved condition, ensuring there has been no adverse impact on site
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.
Technical and creative requirements may include:
ADR (additional dialogue recording)
audio levels
break in control track
colour bars
drop-outs
film leaders
graphics
production style
quality of image/sound
rushes
script materials
sequences, e.g.:
vision cuts
sound editing, e.g. dialogue
voice-over
music
sync marks
tape black
time codes.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
music video
pre-recorded television productions
short films
television productions, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport.
Editing may include:
computerised data
digital non-linear
film
linear
off-line
online
video.
Production personnel may include:
assistant editor
CGI (computer generated imagery) personnel
designers
director
director of photography
editing suite personnel
editor
floor manager
laboratory personnel
music composer
picture editing personnel
producer
production designer
production manager
sound editing personnel
sound effects personnel
technical director
other technical/specialist staff.
Source materials may include:
CDs
DVDs
film
graphics
internet
mini disks (MDs)
stills
tape (analogue; camera, digital)
work prints
work tapes.
Documentation may include:
assembly order
budgets
call/running sheets
camera reports
computer generated
continuity reports
contracts
EDLs (edit decision lists)
fault reports
hire agreements
list of sequences with relevant shot numbers
logging sheets
manually written
manufacture schedules
manufacturer specifications/instructions
marked-up scripts
marked-up transcripts
memos of instruction
operational/project plan
production schedules
scripts
sound reports
sound sheets, e.g.:
time-code log sheets for location sound recordings
wild-line and sound effects log sheets.
Medium may include:
computer disk, e.g. CD/DVD
film of any gauge, e.g.:
16 mm
35 mm
super 35 mm
70 mm
mini disk
sound
video of any format, e.g.:
miniDV
DVCam
Betacam
SP and digital Betacam
VHS/SVHS
vision.
Storage and memory may include:
disk space (hard, optical, floppy)
film duplicates
flash memory, e.g. USB drives
solid state, e.g. RAM.
Formats may include:
audio/sound, e.g.:
DAT
AIFF
WAV
MIDI
MP3
magnetic tape
computerised data
film of any gauge
graphics
stills
video of any format, e.g.:
DVC
VHS
Beta
HDTV
AVI
MPEG.
Software may include:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Avid Liquid Pro
Final Cut Pro
Ulead MediaStudio Pro.
Hardware may include:
computers, e.g. PC, Macintosh, Avid
DVD/CD player
edit controllers, e.g. Lightworks
external hard drives
iPod
source and record machines, e.g. Beta, VHS, DAT
Steenbeck
video machines/recorders.
Editing facilities may include:
digital non-linear, e.g. Mac G5, Avid
editing bins
linear, e.g. Steenbeck, Beta, VHS
off-line
online
pic sync
rewinders
synchronisers
viewers.
Consumable materials may include:
audio tape
computer disks
DVDs
film cans
labels
marking pens
video/DVD cases
viewer globes.
Shots may include:
bird's eye
close-ups
cutaways
high-angle, low-angle
long shot, mid shot
medium close-ups
noddy
pans
reverses
tilts
two shot
wide shots
wide-angle.
Log may include:
can ID
counter reading
drop-outs/faults
in point
out point
shot descriptions
tape ID
time code
timings.
Time codes may include:
burned-in code
clapperboard/slate
frame rates
genlock
keyed-in code
LTC (longitudinal time code)
SMPTE/EBU
synchronisers
time-code rates
VITC (vertical interval time code).
Items to be noted in edit decision lists may include:
composition
coverage
dialogue
effects transitions, e.g.:
wipes
dissolves
fades
use of graphics
frame ratio and rate
framing
glitches, faults, drop-outs
music
pacing
script changes
soundtrack
special effects
tempo - duration of shots and segments
timing.
Software functions may include:
adjusting audio levels
inserting:
transitions
sound effects
music
voice-overs
basic titles and captions
still images
overlays
manipulating still images, e.g.:
panning
zooming
manipulating video and audio clips, e.g.:
cutting
pasting
copying
moving
splitting.
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:
systematic preparation of content segments for editing from source video or film
correct identification and logging of single images, audio grabs and basic sequences
ability to transfer and digitise video and film materials
collaborative approach to work
attention to detail
ability to work to deadlines.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of pre-recorded films and videos
availability of a range of editing facilities - non-broadcast and broadcast
exposure to a range of computer software for editing and documentation of image and audio
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
evaluation of a range of material prepared, logged and edited by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervising editor
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:
CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets
CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing
CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF40 CUAPOS201 Perform basic vision and sound editing Unit of competency