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Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer
Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPOS301A
CUFPOS301A
State Code
D1157
D1157
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to inspect, clean and edit motion picture film materials in preparation for printing, telecine transfer or digitisation.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare film for printing or digitisation
- 1. Liaise with relevant production personnel to identify and interpret production requirements for the treatment of motion picture film
- 2. Assess quality and completeness of motion picture film and sound to identify useable components and complete appropriate documentation according to enterprise procedures
- 3. Identify faults and repair or replace where applicable in collaboration with relevant production personnel
- 4. Establish required frame sequences for motion picture film and sound ensuring available equipment is aligned correctly
- 5. Record identification numbers for sequences and cut and match accurately according to provided documentation and instructions
- 6. Use safe and appropriate handling procedures to avoid damage to motion picture film and sound during production process
Repair and assemble film
- 7. Check motion picture film and sound for faults prior to cutting and assembling
- 8. Ensure motion picture film and sound meets required production or preservation standards and, where applicable, undertake remedial action
- 9. Carry out repairs to motion picture film and sound within individual level of responsibility and experience
- 10. Assemble selected takes ready for printing or transfer according to production requirements
Clean film
- 11. Clean compiled film and sound media using appropriate cleaning equipment and check that it is free of dust and damage
- 12. Ensure operation of cleaning equipment is conducted safely and within manufacturer guidelines
- 13. Handle cleaning processes according to prescribed OHS regulations and enterprise procedures
Complete process
- 14. Assemble unused sequences, record and store safely
- 15. Produce required documentation to report on quality of film and sound
- 16. Log completed film and sound compiles and dispatch to the required destination according to enterprise procedures
- 17. Apply OHS procedures at all times, including safe handling of hazardous materials
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.
Production personnel may include:
archives staff
assistant editor
director
director of photography
editors
laboratory personnel
producer
production management personnel
telecine operators
video operators.
Production requirements may include:
client instructions
copying
cutting and matching instructions
deadlines
digital intermediate workflow
re-edits or repurposing
restoration requirements
transfer formats.
Film and sound may include:
A and B rolls
audiotape, e.g. open reel analogue; cassette, digital
black and white material
colour material
film of any gauge, e.g. 35 mm, 16 mm, 8 mm
intermediate film negatives and positives
kine footage
original camera negatives
sound negatives
subtitles
work prints.
Documentation may include:
can labels, e.g.:
roll number
magazine number
stock type
date
client details
computer generated
EDLs (edit decision lists)
job code, title
manually written
reports, e.g. fault reports.
Faults may include:
abrasions
base scratches
broken splices
broken sprockets
cinch marks
decomposition
digs
dye fade
emulsion scratches
faulty processing
machine malfunction
noise
poor exposures
vinegar syndrome.
Sequences may include:
completed programs
single scene edits
titles and subtitles.
Equipment may include:
computers
editing bins.
flat-bed film viewers, e.g. Steenbeck
gloves
pic sync
rewinders
splicers, e.g. tape, cement, ultrasonic
synchronisers
video recorders/replay
other viewers, e.g. Moviola.
Production and preservation standards may include:
adjusted exposures/contrast
colour balance
emulsion/base issues
restoration
shrinkage issues
splicing
storage environment, e.g. temperature, relative humidity, pollutants
storage orientation
winding tension.
Repairs may include:
emulsion
rips
sound distortions
sound noise
splices
sprockets
tears.
Printing or transfer may include:
film:
negatives
duplicate negatives
positive
reversals
work print
answer print
release prints
film to digital:
video
data
sound:
negatives
magnetic
positive optical film
data.
Cleaning processes may include:
hand cleaning, e.g.:
cleaning cloths
solvents
PTRs (particle transfer rollers)
machine cleaning, e.g.:
rotating hair brushes
rotating velvet brushes
rotating chamois or cloth buffs
ultrasonic film cleaning.
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.
Production personnel may include:
archives staff
assistant editor
director
director of photography
editors
laboratory personnel
producer
production management personnel
telecine operators
video operators.
Production requirements may include:
client instructions
copying
cutting and matching instructions
deadlines
digital intermediate workflow
re-edits or repurposing
restoration requirements
transfer formats.
Film and sound may include:
A and B rolls
audiotape, e.g. open reel analogue; cassette, digital
black and white material
colour material
film of any gauge, e.g. 35 mm, 16 mm, 8 mm
intermediate film negatives and positives
kine footage
original camera negatives
sound negatives
subtitles
work prints.
Documentation may include:
can labels, e.g.:
roll number
magazine number
stock type
date
client details
computer generated
EDLs (edit decision lists)
job code, title
manually written
reports, e.g. fault reports.
Faults may include:
abrasions
base scratches
broken splices
broken sprockets
cinch marks
decomposition
digs
dye fade
emulsion scratches
faulty processing
machine malfunction
noise
poor exposures
vinegar syndrome.
Sequences may include:
completed programs
single scene edits
titles and subtitles.
Equipment may include:
computers
editing bins.
flat-bed film viewers, e.g. Steenbeck
gloves
pic sync
rewinders
splicers, e.g. tape, cement, ultrasonic
synchronisers
video recorders/replay
other viewers, e.g. Moviola.
Production and preservation standards may include:
adjusted exposures/contrast
colour balance
emulsion/base issues
restoration
shrinkage issues
splicing
storage environment, e.g. temperature, relative humidity, pollutants
storage orientation
winding tension.
Repairs may include:
emulsion
rips
sound distortions
sound noise
splices
sprockets
tears.
Printing or transfer may include:
film:
negatives
duplicate negatives
positive
reversals
work print
answer print
release prints
film to digital:
video
data
sound:
negatives
magnetic
positive optical film
data.
Cleaning processes may include:
hand cleaning, e.g.:
cleaning cloths
solvents
PTRs (particle transfer rollers)
machine cleaning, e.g.:
rotating hair brushes
rotating velvet brushes
rotating chamois or cloth buffs
ultrasonic film cleaning.
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:
preparation of motion picture film for printing or transfer that demonstrates:
an ability to handle negatives and hazardous materials safely
correct interpretation of job instructions
attention to detail
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of film and sound footage
access to a range of equipment and materials listed in the range statement
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 film material prepared by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervisor
observation of the candidate preparing film for printing 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:
CUFPOS302A Process motion picture film
CUFPOS303A Print 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:
preparation of motion picture film for printing or transfer that demonstrates:
an ability to handle negatives and hazardous materials safely
correct interpretation of job instructions
attention to detail
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of film and sound footage
access to a range of equipment and materials listed in the range statement
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 film material prepared by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervisor
observation of the candidate preparing film for printing 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:
CUFPOS302A Process motion picture film
CUFPOS303A Print motion picture film.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D192 | CUF30107 | Certificate III in Media | Qualification |