Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUFPOS301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFPOS301A - Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to inspect, clean and edit motion picture film materials in preparation for printing, telecine transfer or digitisation.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Editors, assistant editors and archival media technicians apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit.Generally work is carried out under supervision and entails preparing motion picture film for printing to film, or transfer to video and digital formats. This work may be undertaken in the production of rushes, digital intermediate material, feature productions or archival printing.Key functions include cutting and splicing simple sequences from film according to instructions, as well as analysing the quality of film materials and undertaking basic repairs to damaged film. Attention to detail and accuracy is critical to the editing and preparation processes, as well as effective, safe and ethical work practices.More complex skills associated with major restoration of old or badly damaged film are covered in:CUFPOS405A Restore moving images.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Media and entertainment production - post-production
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare film for printing or digitisation
  • Liaise with relevant production personnel to identify and interpret production requirements for the treatment of motion picture film
  • Assess quality and completeness of motion picture film and sound to identify useable components and complete appropriate documentation according to enterprise procedures
  • Identify faults and repair or replace where applicable in collaboration with relevant production personnel
  • Establish required frame sequences for motion picture film and sound ensuring available equipment is aligned correctly
  • Record identification numbers for sequences and cut and match accurately according to provided documentation and instructions
  • Use safe and appropriate handling procedures to avoid damage to motion picture film and sound during production process
       
Element: Repair and assemble film
  • Check motion picture film and sound for faults prior to cutting and assembling
  • Ensure motion picture film and sound meets required production or preservation standards and, where applicable, undertake remedial action
  • Carry out repairs to motion picture film and sound within individual level of responsibility and experience
  • Assemble selected takes ready for printing or transfer according to production requirements
  • Clean compiled film and sound media using appropriate cleaning equipment and check that it is free of dust and damage
  • Ensure operation of cleaning equipment is conducted safely and within manufacturer guidelines
  • Handle cleaning processes according to prescribed OHS regulations and enterprise procedures
       
Element: Complete process
  • Assemble unused sequences, record and store safely
  • Produce required documentation to report on quality of film and sound
  • Log completed film and sound compiles and dispatch to the required destination according to enterprise procedures
  • Apply OHS procedures at all times, including safe handling of hazardous materials
       


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:

preparation of motion picture film for printing or transfer that demonstrates:

an ability to handle negatives and hazardous materials safely

correct interpretation of job instructions

attention to detail

collaborative approach to work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to a range of film and sound footage

access to a range of equipment and materials 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 film material prepared by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervisor

observation of the candidate preparing film for printing to determine whether correct procedures have been followed

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:

CUFPOS302A Process motion picture film

CUFPOS303A Print motion picture film.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills sufficient to:

interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

ask basic questions clearly and confidently of production personnel

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

technical skills sufficient to:

make simple adjustments to, and operate basic film and sound editing equipment

apply the principles and techniques of negative cutting and assembly

undertake repairs to damaged footage

ensure the safe handling of film

literacy skills sufficient to interpret written background information and to complete workplace documentation

self-management skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

problem solving skills sufficient to anticipate and deal with minor equipment set-up problems

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of project team members, e.g. laboratory technicians, media archivists, telecine and video operators

motion picture film industry and history

features of a range of delivery platforms, including film-to-video transfers

film stocks and their characteristics

OHS requirements as they relate to working for periods of time on close-up work, manual handling and chemicals

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:

archives staff

assistant editor

director

director of photography

editors

laboratory personnel

producer

production management personnel

telecine operators

video operators.

Production requirements may include:

client instructions

copying

cutting and matching instructions

deadlines

digital intermediate workflow

re-edits or repurposing

restoration requirements

transfer formats.

Film and sound may include:

A and B rolls

audiotape, e.g. open reel analogue; cassette, digital

black and white material

colour material

film of any gauge, e.g. 35 mm, 16 mm, 8 mm

intermediate film negatives and positives

kine footage

original camera negatives

sound negatives

subtitles

work prints.

Documentation may include:

can labels, e.g.:

roll number

magazine number

stock type

date

client details

computer generated

EDLs (edit decision lists)

job code, title

manually written

reports, e.g. fault reports.

Faults may include:

abrasions

base scratches

broken splices

broken sprockets

cinch marks

decomposition

digs

dye fade

emulsion scratches

faulty processing

machine malfunction

noise

poor exposures

vinegar syndrome.

Sequences may include:

completed programs

single scene edits

titles and subtitles.

Equipment may include:

computers

editing bins.

flat-bed film viewers, e.g. Steenbeck

gloves

pic sync

rewinders

splicers, e.g. tape, cement, ultrasonic

synchronisers

video recorders/replay

other viewers, e.g. Moviola.

Production and preservation standards may include:

adjusted exposures/contrast

colour balance

emulsion/base issues

restoration

shrinkage issues

splicing

storage environment, e.g. temperature, relative humidity, pollutants

storage orientation

winding tension.

Repairs may include:

emulsion

rips

sound distortions

sound noise

splices

sprockets

tears.

Printing or transfer may include:

film:

negatives

duplicate negatives

positive

reversals

work print

answer print

release prints

film to digital:

video

data

sound:

negatives

magnetic

positive optical film

data.

Cleaning processes may include:

hand cleaning, e.g.:

cleaning cloths

solvents

PTRs (particle transfer rollers)

machine cleaning, e.g.:

rotating hair brushes

rotating velvet brushes

rotating chamois or cloth buffs

ultrasonic film cleaning.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Liaise with relevant production personnel to identify and interpret production requirements for the treatment of motion picture film 
Assess quality and completeness of motion picture film and sound to identify useable components and complete appropriate documentation according to enterprise procedures 
Identify faults and repair or replace where applicable in collaboration with relevant production personnel 
Establish required frame sequences for motion picture film and sound ensuring available equipment is aligned correctly 
Record identification numbers for sequences and cut and match accurately according to provided documentation and instructions 
Use safe and appropriate handling procedures to avoid damage to motion picture film and sound during production process 
Check motion picture film and sound for faults prior to cutting and assembling 
Ensure motion picture film and sound meets required production or preservation standards and, where applicable, undertake remedial action 
Carry out repairs to motion picture film and sound within individual level of responsibility and experience 
Assemble selected takes ready for printing or transfer according to production requirements 
Clean compiled film and sound media using appropriate cleaning equipment and check that it is free of dust and damage 
Ensure operation of cleaning equipment is conducted safely and within manufacturer guidelines 
Handle cleaning processes according to prescribed OHS regulations and enterprise procedures 
Assemble unused sequences, record and store safely 
Produce required documentation to report on quality of film and sound 
Log completed film and sound compiles and dispatch to the required destination according to enterprise procedures 
Apply OHS procedures at all times, including safe handling of hazardous materials 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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