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Transfer film to digital formats

Transfer film to digital formats

Unit of competency
National Code
CUABRD403
State Code
AWJ83
TGA Status
Deleted
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
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transfer film footage into a digital format suitable for television transmission. It applies to individuals who apply specialist skills in the use of telecine and digital recording equipment to transfer film to digital formats. Typically they work in production houses that specialise in film-to-digital transfers, film archive organisations and television stations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for transfer and recording
  • 1.1 Confirm source film transfer requirements from verbal or written instructions
  • 1.2 Discuss and resolve technical issues and possible transfer problems with production personnel
  • 1.3 Select appropriate telecine equipment and ancillaries to perform transfers to required media, checking compatibility of equipment to be used
  • 1.4 Clean telecine equipment and film thoroughly prior to commencing transfer operations
  • 1.5 Handle film with care to avoid damage throughout the transfer process
  • 1.6 Attach leaders and spacing, and inspect film for obvious physical faults
2. Transfer and record film
  • 2.1 Load film onto telecine equipment and check destination equipment is aligned for correct aspect ratio and signal
  • 2.2 Transfer film to selected recording media and check image and sound are synchronised
  • 2.3 Check racking and framing of film images comply with requirements
  • 2.4 Check editing is frame accurate in line with instructions and requirements
3. Finalise work operations
  • 3.1 Complete documentation and distribute with recorded media to production personnel, according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Complete fault reports in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Return source film to source location
  • 3.4 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1078 CUFBRD403A Transfer film to digital formats Unit of competency
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