Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.
It applies to individuals who play a key role in the creative visualisation of concepts, plots and storylines. They edit a wide range of screen material for productions such as feature films, television dramas and interactive digital media products. Even though senior editors operate with a high degree of autonomy, they work closely with producers, directors and sound engineers, and are often responsible for supervising other members of a post-production team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Clarify post-production briefs | 1.1 Confirm technical and creative criteria for productions in close consultation with production personnel 1.2 Contribute creative solutions for productions based on analysis of editing processes and available documentation 1.3 Brief post-production staff on production goals and encourage them to contribute creative ideas consistent with production concepts 1.4 Appraise technical and creative criteria for potential impact on post-production schedules and relevance to production briefs 1.5 Notify relevant personnel of issues that may affect the post-production process, and negotiate appropriate solutions as required 1.6 Identify and resolve issues that may contravene ethical standards and protocols for editors working on screen productions |
2. Prepare for edit | 2.1 Confirm proposed treatment with relevant production personnel 2.2 Assess source materials as they become available and monitor for technical and creative relevance to production requirements 2.3 Check source materials are available in required format and are compatible with editing equipment and operating software 2.4 Explore alternative editing decisions where initial concepts are proving unworkable and negotiate adjustments so work can be completed on time 2.5 Assess requirements for consumables and arrange for adequate supplies to be provided |
3. Undertake editing activity | 3.1 Identify potential shots and sequences, including additional materials to achieve envisaged creative outcomes 3.2 Organise and file selected materials into accessible storage systems according to enterprise procedures 3.3 Provide technical and creative feedback to production personnel on source materials as they are received, and suggest creative solutions to resolve identified problems 3.4 Maximise creative outcomes through appropriate use of post-production techniques while maintaining integrity of overall production 3.5 Arrange for specialised post-production techniques to be carried out by suitably qualified personnel within production timelines 3.6 Monitor quality of edited materials according to production briefs and arrange for viewing and evaluation by relevant personnel on an ongoing basis 3.7 Implement changes and modifications based on ongoing evaluation of edited materials and provide relevant personnel with accurate documentation for each post-production stage 3.8 Check the post-production work environment and practices comply with enterprise work health and safety (WHS) requirements |
4. Finalise edits | 4.1 Check editing requirements have been met and report on problems encountered during post-production 4.2 Compile final editing decisions and display final cuts for evaluation and confirmation by relevant personnel within agreed timelines 4.3 Update required documentation and store according to enterprise requirements 4.4 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement 4.5 Provide feedback on performance to post-production colleagues where appropriate |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
edit screen content to meet creative and technical requirements of productions
form an overview of creative objectives of productions and contribute to discussions about achieving desired outcomes through post-production
anticipate and resolve issues that may delay completion of work within production timelines
check technical quality of source materials and their relevance to the overall vision for productions
supervise all aspects of preparing for and undertaking editing of screen productions
undertake ongoing evaluations of work in progress with relevant production personnel and adjust edits as required
follow procedures for completing workplace documentation.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline roles and responsibilities of post-production personnel
explain where post-production fits into the structure of the film and television industries
describe current and emerging technologies available for post-production activities
outline interaction between creative and technical elements of screen productions
identify typical problems of editing complex screen productions, and briefly describe solutions
describe current post-production techniques and editing conventions
outline features of a range of vision and sound editing software and equipment used in screen post-production
describe key aspects of ethical standards and protocols for editors working on screen productions
outline work health and safety requirements that apply to post-production environments.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
editing equipment and materials
an environment in which to edit relatively complex screen content.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 3.6, 3.8, 4.1 | Interprets relevant documentation, extracts and reviews important information to establish job requirements |
Writing | 1.5, 3.7, 4.1, 4.3 | Records and updates detailed post production documentation with relevant information and instructions |
Oral Communication | 1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 4.5 | Uses clear, specific language to provide information, and discuss ideas, requirements and solutions Uses listening and questioning techniques to obtain information and confirm understanding |
Navigate the world of work | 1.6, 3.2, 3.8, 4.3, 4.4 | Understands how own role meshes with others and contributes to realisation of creative and technical screen production goals Takes full responsibility for planning, supervision and completion of work in compliance with legal and enterprise safety requirements and enterprise procedures |
Interact with others | 1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 4.5 | Takes a leadership role in collaborating, consulting and negotiating with production personnel and post-production team to understand and achieve joint outcomes Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to discuss goals, share ideas, determine requirements and solutions, and provide feedback |
Get the work done | 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.1-2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4-3.7, 4.1, 4.2 | Plans, organises and sequences complex tasks and workload for self and others and manages required communication Systematically analyses all relevant information and criteria to determine editing processes and techniques that will fulfil production concepts Develops strategic and practical solutions to conceptual, technical and scheduling problems during preparation for, and implementation of, editing processes Monitors editing quality against established criteria and makes adjustments in response Fully utilises features of vision and sound editing software and associated digital equipment to complete complex tasks |
Sectors
Media and entertainment production – post-production