- CUFPOS201A - Perform basic vision and sound editing
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CUFPOS201A
Perform basic vision and sound editing
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Editing assistants apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Under the direction of an editor or senior editor, they are responsible for digitising, cutting and logging pre-recorded image and audio content. Editors then take this material and complete the editing process.
Within clearly defined parameters, editing assistants are also responsible for editing content using the basic functions of editing software.
More complex skills associated with digital editing are covered in:
CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround.
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.
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Evidence Required
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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. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to: arrange film, television and interactive media content logically and accurately liaise with relevant production personnel, e.g. editors, directors understand and follow instructions as required technical skills sufficient to: edit simple image and audio sequences and segments, including dialogue digitise pre-recorded content, e.g. film, analogue video follow relevant file management protocols for specified operating systems self-management skills sufficient to: prioritise work tasks meet deadlines seek expert assistance when problems arise literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to: identify and label accurately source materials and copies implement and record time codes and timings document image and sound components, e.g. completion of logging sheets |
Required knowledge |
familiarity with basic picture and sound editing conventions and techniques industry knowledge, including: roles and responsibilities of post-production personnel basic understanding of the features and capabilities of facilities and equipment for sound editing and broadcast working knowledge of a range of editing software and equipment OHS requirements as they apply to use of computers and keyboards |
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. |
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Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Clarify technical and creative requirements for production and online editing in consultation with relevant production personnel | |||
| Obtain and label source materials and keep in a safe, clean location with appropriate documentation | |||
| Organise transfer of source materials to appropriate medium where necessary | |||
| Check that sufficient storage and memory is available to meet content resolution requirements | |||
| Assess source materials for technical and creative quality and arrange for remedial action where problems are identified | |||
| Digitise content according to specified formats and burn time code where applicable, ensuring format is compatible with available software and hardware | |||
| Align, synchronise and organise uncut images and sound in preparation for evaluation and editing | |||
| In consultation with relevant production personnel, finalise list of shots required for the edit and the method for logging them | |||
| Check editing facilities are operational and arrange for faults or problems to be resolved according to enterprise procedures | |||
| Obtain required editing consumable materials and ensure sufficient supplies are available to meet editing schedules | |||
| 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 | |||
| Identify required shots and sequences from source materials and catalogue them in the agreed way | |||
| Log selected edits with reference to time codes and shot descriptions according to enterprise procedures | |||
| Use a batch digitise list to digitise selected sequences according to relevant documentation and consistent with technical and creative requirements | |||
| Create edit decision lists (EDLs) according to instructions from relevant production personnel | |||
| Organise and save selected materials according to overall editing requirements | |||
| Finalise logging sheets and submit EDLs to relevant production personnel by the agreed deadline | |||
| Use software functions to assemble sequences according to EDLs and within time constraints | |||
| Review edited sequences to evaluate quality and content and to identify problems | |||
| Manipulate the editing software to solve identified problems and seek expert advice if required | |||
| Submit sequences to relevant production personnel for feedback according to enterprise procedures | |||
| Amend sequences as required and save in appropriate format | |||
| Ensure source materials, selected materials and back-up copies are stored securely and labelled correctly | |||
| Complete required documentation, noting variations and issues from original instructions | |||
| Leave workstation in original or improved condition, ensuring there has been no adverse impact on site |
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