Application
This unit applies to digital media developers and producers and other personnel working in the digital media industry.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and describe formats of digital video | 1.1 Determine the distinguishing features and uses of a range of digital video software 1.2 Select current video-editing software appropriate to a range of given outcomes 1.3 Determine limiting factors of computer hardware on video production for a specified job 1.4 Determine differences of image quality and image size required to deliver the desired outcome 1.5 Analyse the formats employed to create a given computer video sequence for a specified outcome |
2. Design digital video | 2.1 Assess and select appropriate digital video software for the job 2.2 Use digital video editing software to combine video assets 2.3 Control variations in video frame rates as required for the job to be undertaken 2.4 Apply time stamping techniques to the video frames appropriate for the job to be undertaken 2.5 Save digital video using the appropriate file techniques |
3. Edit digital video | 3.1 Edit single and multiple video tracks to achieve a defined outcome 3.2 Join multiple tracks of digital video according to specifications 3.3 Employ digital effects to modify and integrate digital video tracks according to specifications 3.4 Apply time encoding to single and multiple edited digital video tracks according to specifications 3.5 Insert a video track into an interactive media production according to specifications |
4. Present a digital video sequence | 4.1 Test digital video and combine with other digital imaging, sound, visual effects and animation to create an interactive media presentation 4.2 Save the digital media presentation, including video and present to client or customer |
Required Skills
Required skills
analytical skills to:
analyse documentation and media to inform implementation of video components
interpret briefs, work instructions, and technical and conceptual information
communication skills to liaise with client
initiative and enterprise skills to provide feedback and recommend the most appropriate technology solutions
literacy and numeracy skills to:
develop technical design documents
read briefs, work instructions, and technical and conceptual information
planning and organisational skills to determine the most appropriate solution
problem-solving skills to recognise and address potential quality issues and problems at design development stage
research skills to find solutions to encountered problems
technical skills to use correct file formats and video editing and post-production procedures.
Required knowledge
contemporary video software
continuity
editing conventions
electronic digital language and other terminology
montage
principles of video production and formats
types of cutting
video editing and post-production techniques.
Evidence Required
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 ability to: visualise and interpret creative concepts apply principles of video editing and production techniques design, compile, edit and test digital interactive media incorporating video. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: computer hardware, software and file storage internet access for research purposes copyright and intellectual property legislation OHS legislation and enterprise policy appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs. |
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: practical demonstration, where direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance evaluation of projects, reports and logbooks evaluation of portfolios of evidence that demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
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.
Video editing software may include: | wide range of current programs: Adobe Premier Quicktime. |
Digital effects may include: | 2-D and 3-D animation 3-D modelling graphic images special effects titles or text transitions, such as dissolves, fade-ins, fade-outs, supers and subtitles. |
Sound may include: | dialogue music atmospherics sound effects. |
Visual effects may include: | colour corrections to modify digital video effects (DVEs) to move and distort graphic images keyers to combine opticals production of optical effects production of titles special effects texture generation to add blur trackers to follow parts of the picture transitions, such as dissolves, fade-ins, fade-outs, supers and subtitles. |
Interactive media presentation may include: | animations aspects or sections of film or video production commercials documentary e-commerce educational product feature game information product live or prerecorded performances live or prerecorded television productions music video promotional product short film and video television production of any type training product. |
Sectors
Digital media technologies
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.