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CUFPOS401A
Edit screen content for fast turnaround

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Editors with a reasonable level of experience apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Using non-linear digital facilities to edit screen content, editors occasionally require basic film handling skills.

Primarily they are involved in day-to-day editing for daily programs such as news and current affairs. At times they work on more complex programs of a formatted or routine nature. They may also be involved in fast turnaround editing of rushes for feature films.

Editors at this level are usually answerable to a senior editor or producer/reporter.

More complex skills associated with editing a comprehensive range of film, television material are covered in:

CUFPOS501A Edit complex screen productions.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to edit screen content for fast turnaround using non-linear editing facilities.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

effective editing of a range of vision and sound content that:

meets production requirements

takes account of technical and resource constraints

ability to edit material within tight time constraints

collaborative approach to work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to real-time editing opportunities, together with a reasonable variety of assignments

access to a selection of editing software and equipment as listed in the range statement

opportunities to work with a range of vision and sound formats 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 selection of material edited by the candidate for fast turnaround

observation of the candidate editing material for fast turnaround

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:

CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets

CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets

CUSSOU403A Perform advanced sound editing.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to:

arrange screen content logically and accurately

work collaboratively with production personnel, e.g. editors, directors

understand and carry out instructions and creative directions as required

utilise relevant file management protocols for specified operating systems

initiative and enterprise in the context of:

visualising and interpreting basic story-lines in a creative way

troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during the editing process

self-management and planning skills sufficient to:

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required

technical skills in the context of:

editing vision and sound for same-day programs to tight deadlines, e.g. news, current affairs

editing content according to a broad brief, e.g. verbal brief

digitising pre-recorded content, e.g. film, analogue video

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to:

identify and label accurately source materials and copies

implement and record time codes and timings

document image and sound components, e.g. completion of logging sheets

Required knowledge

current vision and sound editing techniques and application of different editing methods, especially when fast turnaround is required

thorough knowledge of a range of editing software and equipment

filmmaking conventions, such as camera shots, angles and viewpoint

OHS requirements as they relate to working on computers for periods of time

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of production and post-production team members

sound understanding of the creative and technical elements of a range of film and media productions

features of industry-standard post-production facilities and equipment for broadcast and non-broadcast

broadcast language and terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of editing vision and sound content for fast turnaround

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

camera operators

CGI (computer generated imagery) personnel

designers

director

floor manager

laboratory staff

producer

production designer

production manager

senior editor

sound editing personnel

sound effects personnel

technical director

other technical/specialist staff.

Documentation may include:

assembly order

camera reports

computer generated

contracts

EDLs (edit decision lists)

fault reports

hire agreements

list of sequences with relevant shot numbers

manually written

manufacturer specifications/instructions

marked-up scripts

marked-up transcripts

memos of instruction

operational/project plan

production schedules

scripts

sound reports

sound sheets, including

time-code log sheets for location sound recordings

wild-line and sound effects log sheets.

Editing equipment may include:

computers

digital non-linear, e.g. Mac G5, Avid

editing bins

linear, e.g. tape to tape

off-line

online

pic sync

rewinders

synchronisers

viewers.

Software may include:

after effects package

computer programs, e.g. Final Cut Pro

EDL software

freeware

Illustrator

Photoshop

shareware.

Consumables may include:

computer disks

cotton gloves

film cans

film leader

labels

sound tapes of any format, e.g.:

DAT

cartridge

compact audio cassette

reel to reel

spare videotapes of any format, e.g.:

DVC

Beta

VHS

mini-DVD

HDTV.

Source materials may include:

audio tapes

camera tapes

CDs

DVDs

film

graphics

internet

stills

work prints

work tapes.

Editing may include:

computerised data

digital non-linear

film

linear

off-line

online

video.

Technical and creative criteria may include:

ADR (additional dialogue recording)

audio levels

break in control track

broadcast quality

colour bars

drop-outs

film leaders

graphics

non-broadcast quality

production style

quality of image/sound

rushes

script materials

sequences, e.g.:

vision cuts

sound editing, e.g. dialogue

voice-over

music

shots, e.g.:

wide shots

mid shot

close-ups and medium close-ups

two shot

long shot

wide-angle

high-angle

low-angle

bird's eye

pans

tilts

cutaways

two shots

noddy

reverses

sync marks

tape black

time codes.

Formats may include:

audio/sound, e.g.:

DAT

AIFF

WAV

MIDI

magnetic tape

computerised data

film of any gauge

graphics

stills

video of any format, e.g.:

DVC

VHS

Beta

HDTV.

Editing decisions may include:

action

composition

coverage

dialogue

frame ratio and rate

framing

glitches, faults, drop-outs

music

narration

pacing

script changes

shot composition

soundtrack

special effects

timing

voice-overs.

Production requirements may include:

ADR (additional dialogue recording)

aesthetic

animation

atmosphere tracks

durations

effects

graphics

music

production titles

technical

time code, e.g.:

SMPTE/EBU

burned-in code

keyed-in code

voice-overs.

Additional materials may include:

archival footage:

sound

image

file images

stock footage:

sound

image.

Editing conventions may include:

action cutting (before, during and after the action)

consistency of style

continuity (crossing the line, eyeline)

cut away

cut in

cut out

fades and dissolves

freeze frame

jump cut

montage.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

feature films

features - television and film

filmed events or performances

live television

music video

news and current affairs

pre-recorded television productions

short films

television productions, e.g.:

music

drama

comedy

variety

sport.

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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
Clarify editing requirements in consultation with relevant production personnel and with reference to documentation as required 
Check operation of editing equipment and software, and ensure sufficient supplies of consumables are available 
Identify and prepare source materials for off-line and online editing 
Assess materials to be edited for required technical and creative criteria in consultation with relevant production personnel 
Endeavour to visualise completed edit with reference to available materials 
Digitise and transfer materials to suitable format, ensuring compatibility with editing equipment and monitoring capture for sound and image quality 
Where appropriate, create an edit decision list (EDL) subject to time constraints, noting accurately in and out points for each edit 
Maintain accurate documentation of editing instructions for use in all stages of post-production as required 
Prioritise and select materials in terms of their relevance to meet production requirements 
Arrange and present selected material to retain the intended meaning of words and images 
Analyse and plan how preselected additional materials are to be used to clarify and enhance final edit 
Check technical and creative criteria with relevant production personnel to ensure integrity of edit 
Assemble content in a way that produces coherent images and sound according to standard editing conventions 
Ensure that assembled materials meet time requirements for productions, as well as technical and creative criteria for transmission 
Insert transitions, special effects and preselected additional materials as required 
Make appropriate compromise between content and quality in order to meet time restrictions 
Review assembled online or off-line edit with relevant production personnel 
Implement changes as specified and finalise edit to meet deadlines 
Complete necessary documentation and file/archive source materials according to enterprise procedures 
Report problems in completing edits to meet production requirements 
Provide information required for successful transmission of edited material 
Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and discuss with colleagues where appropriate 

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