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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and describe the formats of digital video
   • Determine the distinguishing features and uses of a range of digital video software
   • Select the current video-editing software appropriate to a range of given outcomes
   • Determine the limiting factors of computer hardware on video production for a specified job
   • Determine the differences of image quality and image size, required to deliver the desired outcome
   • Analyse the formats employed to create a given computer video sequence for a specified outcome
2. Design the digital video
   • Assess and select appropriate digital video software for the job
   • Use digital video-editing software to combine video assets
   • Control variations in video frame rates, as required for the job to be undertaken
   • Apply time-stamping techniques to the video frames, appropriate for the job to be undertaken
   • Save the digital video using the appropriate file techniques
3. Edit the digital video
   • Edit single and multiple video tracks to achieve a defined outcome
   • Join the multiple tracks of a digital video, according to specifications
   • Employ digital effects to modify and integrate digital video tracks, according to specifications
   • Apply time encoding to single and multiple-edited digital video tracks, according to specifications
   • Insert a video track into an interactive media production, according to specifications
4. Present a digital video sequence
   • Test the digital video, and combine with other digital imaging, sound, visual effects and animation to create an interactive media presentation
   • Save the digital media presentation, including the video, and present to the client or customer

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

produce, visualise and interpret creative concepts for digital video

demonstrate application of the principles of video-editing and production techniques

design, compile, edit and test the digital interactive media incorporating video.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain contemporary video software

explain the importance of and actions required to ensure continuity during the editing process

outline editing conventions

identify electronic digital language and other terminology

explain the purpose of using montage as part of a presentation, and the impact of sound and visual effects

describe principles of video production and formats

describe the types of cutting

explain video-editing and post-production techniques.

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