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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify video assets
  2. Prepare video assets
  3. Package video assets

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

ability to work as a member of a production team both independently on assignment and under direction

technical skills sufficient to

proficiently use video software to prepare video sequences for inclusion in an interactive media product

manage files using standard naming conventions

apply appropriate metadata tags to describe files

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

Required knowledge

techniques for saving and preparing digital video output to optimise file size

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

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of project team members eg designers content creators information architects programmers and coders

basic understanding of the relationship between technical and creative aspects and requirements of interactive media projects

basic knowledge of the features of a range of delivery platforms

basic understanding of what happens when video files are compressed for inclusion in interactive media products

appropriate codecs for various platforms and destinations

digital video source and output formats

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 following is essential

preparation of a range of video sequences to be included in interactive media products that meet appropriate technical specifications

proficient use of video encoding software

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to industrystandard video encoding software

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 thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of video assets prepared by the candidate on a number of occasions

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of codecs for various platforms and understanding of file compression

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFSOUA Prepare audio assets

CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets.


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.

File format of source video includes:

Betacam, including SP and digital

DVC

DVD

miniDV

SVHS

Umatic

VHS.

Purpose may include:

animation

e-learning resource

game

interactive application

website.

Destination may include:

computer-based playback software, such as iTunes

downloading server

internet video players, such as:

QuickTime

Windows Media Player

RealPlayer

progressive downloading (buffering) server

streaming server.

Platform may include:

CD

DVD

games console

internet

kiosk

mobile phone

other video playback devices

personal digital assistant (PDA)

video player (iPods).

Relevant personnel may include:

client

producer

programmer and technical support people

supervisor

video editor

other specialist creative and administrative staff.

Output file formats include:

FLV

lossless and lossy

M4V

MOV

MPEG-2

MPEG-4

RealMedia

WAV

WMV.

Codecs may include:

audio codecs, including:

mono and stereo

bit sampling rates and bit depth

standardised and pre-set codecs

video codecs, including:

screen size

frame rate

bit rate (constant and variable)

one pass and double pass

standardised and pre-set codecs, such as:

H.261, H.263 and H.264

MPEG

Sorenson, Cinepak, RealVideo

MMV.

Video encoding software may include:

specialised video compression tools, such as DivX and Squeeze

video editing tools, such as:

Adobe Premier

Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Express

QuickTime Pro

Media 100

iMovie

Movie Maker

WaveLab.

Metadata tags may include:

author

copyright

description

other as specified

resolution

version.