Perform basic sound editing Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: CUFSOU204A - Perform basic sound editing

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CUFSOU204A - Perform basic sound editing

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Prepare for editing sound

In consultation with relevant production personnel, clarify editing requirements, including creative and technical expectations of productions
Obtain and label source materials and additional materials as required and keep them in a safe, clean location with appropriate documentation
Organise transfer of source materials to appropriate equipment where necessary, ensuring sufficient digital storage capacity is available
Check editing equipment is operational and suited to the designated editing processes and according to enterprise procedures
Organise additional equipment and consumables needed to minimise interruptions during the editing process
If required, obtain sign-off to proceed with edits

In consultation with relevant production personnel, clarify editing requirements, including creative and technical expectations of productions

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Obtain and label source materials and additional materials as required and keep them in a safe, clean location with appropriate documentation

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Organise transfer of source materials to appropriate equipment where necessary, ensuring sufficient digital storage capacity is available

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Check editing equipment is operational and suited to the designated editing processes and according to enterprise procedures

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Organise additional equipment and consumables needed to minimise interruptions during the editing process

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If required, obtain sign-off to proceed with edits

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Assemble sequences for editing

Digitise audio content and additional sound materials in the specified format, ensuring format is compatible with available software and editing equipment
Monitor digital output and arrange for problems to be fixed where necessary
Identify sound edit positions using appropriate documentation and optimise quality where applicable
Log and assess sound sequences according to production requirements and arrange digital back-up copies as insurance against editing errors
Consider how materials may be edited efficiently to meet technical and creative criteria

Digitise audio content and additional sound materials in the specified format, ensuring format is compatible with available software and editing equipment

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Monitor digital output and arrange for problems to be fixed where necessary

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Identify sound edit positions using appropriate documentation and optimise quality where applicable

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Log and assess sound sequences according to production requirements and arrange digital back-up copies as insurance against editing errors

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Consider how materials may be edited efficiently to meet technical and creative criteria

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Edit sound sequences

Edit audio sequences according to production requirements and accurately document details of each edited sound sequence
Generate an appropriate track list to facilitate subsequent stages of sound mixing processes
Accurately chart positions and durations of sound sequences, noting requirements for transitions where applicable
Apply effects and digital enhancements to maximise creative outcomes of sound sequences according to production requirements
Manipulate editing software and equipment to produce required sequences and to resolve identified problems
Seek feedback on work in progress from relevant production personnel and refine edits as required
Submit final edits by the agreed deadline in accordance with enterprise procedures

Edit audio sequences according to production requirements and accurately document details of each edited sound sequence

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Generate an appropriate track list to facilitate subsequent stages of sound mixing processes

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Accurately chart positions and durations of sound sequences, noting requirements for transitions where applicable

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Apply effects and digital enhancements to maximise creative outcomes of sound sequences according to production requirements

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Manipulate editing software and equipment to produce required sequences and to resolve identified problems

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Seek feedback on work in progress from relevant production personnel and refine edits as required

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Submit final edits by the agreed deadline in accordance with enterprise procedures

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Finalise sound edits

Archive edited audio files and complete associated documentation according to enterprise procedures
Advise relevant production personnel of editing equipment requiring maintenance and leave workstation in original or improved condition
Participate in post-production debriefing sessions as required
Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and discuss with colleagues where appropriate

Archive edited audio files and complete associated documentation according to enterprise procedures

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Advise relevant production personnel of editing equipment requiring maintenance and leave workstation in original or improved condition

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Participate in post-production debriefing sessions as required

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Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and discuss with colleagues where appropriate

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Instructions to Assessors

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: a range of digitally edited sound sequences that meet production requirements 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 sound footage access to industry-current sound editing software as 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 sound sequences edited by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervising editor observation of the candidate preparing and editing sound sequences 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: CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets CUFSOU302A Compile audio material for broadcast.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to:

arrange sound media logically and accurately

liaise with relevant production personnel

understand and follow instructions

technical skills sufficient to:

edit a range of audio sequences and segments

digitise pre-recorded content, e.g. digital and analogue audio, sound effects

change audio from one format to another

follow relevant file management protocols for specified operating systems

identify faults that occur in audio production environments

initiative and enterprise in the context of editing sound to meet creative production requirements

aural discrimination skills in the context of listening critically to, and enhancing the quality of, sound elements and sequences

self-management skills sufficient to:

prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to:

identify and label accurately source materials and copies

read and interpret sound documentation and plans

implement and record codes and timings

document sound components, e.g. maintenance of logging sheets

Required knowledge

familiarity with basic sound editing conventions, practices and techniques

editing and audio terminology

understanding of the roles and skills associated with other post-production personnel

sound editing software and equipment for both broadcast and non-broadcast

varied characteristics of sound in a range of environments

OHS standards in relation to:

using a computer and keyboard for periods of time

observing safe noise levels

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:	assistant editor broadcasters CGI (computer generated imagery) personnel director musicians producer production manager sound designer sound editor sound effects personnel sound engineer sound recording studio personnel station manager supervisor technical director volunteers coordinator other technical/specialist personnel.
Productions may include:	animated productions CD/DVD commercials documentaries feature films features - television and film filmed events or performances interactive media products music music videos news and current affairs podcasts promotional trailers radio broadcasts short films television programs, e.g.: music drama comedy variety sport websites.
Source materials may include:	archival recordings atmosphere CD/DVD recordings foley effects live captured effects music SFX (sound effects) synthesised sound voice recordings/dialogue.
Additional materials may include:	archival sound footage file images stock sound footage.
Documentation may include:	assembly order computer generated duration print-outs EDLs (edit decision lists) fault reports hire agreements list of sequences with relevant shot numbers log sheets for location manually written marked-up scripts marked-up transcripts memos of instruction operational/project plan production schedules scripts sound recordings sound/audio reports wild-line and sound effects log sheets.
Digital storage may include:	cassettes CD DAT DMSS (digital mass storage systems) DVD hard disks internal sound cards magneto-optical optical tape.
Editing equipment may include:	amplifiers audio converters audio desk/mixers CD player/burner CDs DAT (digital audio tape) digital and analogue recording devices digital non-linear (online) editing systems DVDs effects rack hard disk recorder headphones linear (off-line) editing systems mini disks mixing console/desk analogue, digital, digitally controlled analogue (hybrid) sequence sampler speakers tape machines.
Additional equipment may include:	cassette player/recorder CD player/recorder DVD player/recorder headphones iPod microphones sound cables speakers.
Consumables may include:	computer disks labels marker pens mini disks sound tapes, e.g.: DAT cartridge compact audio cassette reel-to-reel 16 mm magnetic.
Audio content may include:	atmosphere recordings dialogue foley effects interviews live recordings music sound effects synthesised audio.
Formats may include:	audio/sound, e.g.: DAT AIF (AIFF) WAV WAV (BWF - broadcast WAV format) WMA MIDI OGG AAC (advanced audio coding) Apple lossless magnetic tape Real Audio QuickTime MP3 computerised data.
Software may include:	after effects package computer programs, e.g.: Pro Tools Sound Forge Adobe Audition Final Cut Pro Adobe After Effects EDL software freeware shareware.
Sound edit may include:	computerised data digital non-linear edit of rough and fine cuts edit of source and recorded materials film and video audio assets initial edit of sound rushes integration of the picture (image) editing process to ensure sound and picture are in sync linear off-line on-line.
Sound sequences may include:	atmosphere tracks dialogue foley effects music sound effects tracks that have been: pre-recorded (using sound effects libraries) recorded live (foley sound effects, production sound effects) electronically generated (synthesised/computer generated sound effects) voice-overs.
Production requirements may include:	ADR (additional dialogue recordings) aesthetic atmosphere tracks durations effects music technical vision and sound edit voice-overs.
Technical and creative criteria may include:	ADR (additional dialogue recordings) audio levels balance between track levels balance of background music compression factors, e.g. codecs consistency of voice levels continuity of background ambience in location recordings distortion durations editorial requirements enhancement of visual images foley natural pausation sound balance, e.g. music synchronisation of sound and vision.
Details may include:	copyright details durations in and out points quality assessment source details specific content take options technical notes.
Manipulating editing software and equipment may include:	adjusting and normalising audio levels inserting, e.g.: transitions sound effects music voice-overs overlays manipulating audio clips, e.g.: cutting pasting copying moving splitting.

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Evidence Guide: CUFSOU204A - Perform basic sound editing

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

CUFSOU204A - Perform basic sound editing

Prepare for editing sound

Assemble sequences for editing

Edit sound sequences

Finalise sound edits

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _