Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify audio assets
- Obtain analogue or digital sources of audio and identify the source file formats
- Clarify output purpose, destination and platform
- Discuss with relevant personnel the required output file format and audio codecs for specified bandwidths
- Discuss with relevant personnel the appropriate audio encoding software
- Prepare audio assets
- Open appropriate audio encoding software and load audio file
- Eliminate or treat defects on sound recordings
- Equalise sound output levels where necessary
- Check duration and quality of audio sequences meet production requirements, and adjust if necessary
- Determine and apply appropriate audio codecs
- Batch optimise audio files where possible
- Save files in appropriate output file format using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions
- Follow safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
- Package audio assets