Assessor Resource

CUAPOS501
Edit complex screen productions

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


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.

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Evidence Required

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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 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.

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 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 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.

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 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.

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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
Confirm technical and creative criteria for productions in close consultation with production personnel 
Contribute creative solutions for productions based on analysis of editing processes and available documentation 
Brief post-production staff on production goals and encourage them to contribute creative ideas consistent with production concepts 
Appraise technical and creative criteria for potential impact on post-production schedules and relevance to production briefs 
Notify relevant personnel of issues that may affect the post-production process, and negotiate appropriate solutions as required 
Identify and resolve issues that may contravene ethical standards and protocols for editors working on screen productions 
Confirm proposed treatment with relevant production personnel 
Assess source materials as they become available and monitor for technical and creative relevance to production requirements 
Check source materials are available in required format and are compatible with editing equipment and operating software 
Explore alternative editing decisions where initial concepts are proving unworkable and negotiate adjustments so work can be completed on time 
Assess requirements for consumables and arrange for adequate supplies to be provided 
Identify potential shots and sequences, including additional materials to achieve envisaged creative outcomes 
Organise and file selected materials into accessible storage systems according to enterprise procedures 
Provide technical and creative feedback to production personnel on source materials as they are received, and suggest creative solutions to resolve identified problems 
Maximise creative outcomes through appropriate use of post-production techniques while maintaining integrity of overall production 
Arrange for specialised post-production techniques to be carried out by suitably qualified personnel within production timelines 
Monitor quality of edited materials according to production briefs and arrange for viewing and evaluation by relevant personnel on an ongoing basis 
Implement changes and modifications based on ongoing evaluation of edited materials and provide relevant personnel with accurate documentation for each post-production stage 
Check the post-production work environment and practices comply with enterprise work health and safety (WHS) requirements 
Check editing requirements have been met and report on problems encountered during post-production 
Compile final editing decisions and display final cuts for evaluation and confirmation by relevant personnel within agreed timelines 
Update required documentation and store according to enterprise requirements 
Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement 
Provide feedback on performance to post-production colleagues where appropriate 

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