Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit a sequence in a 3-D environment, and finalise the edit in an appropriate video format.
It applies to individuals with high-level technical and communication skills working as concept artists, game designers, games programmers, animators and other personnel working in the game development industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research the digital editing techniques and software | 1.1 Research industry-standard digital editing techniques 1.2 Determine the suitable techniques to apply in various scenarios 1.3 Research the available digital editing software used in the industry 1.4 Identify the technical limitations, and constraints, of rendering and editing processes |
2. Obtain or create the 3-D animation sequence | 2.1 Obtain or create a 3-D animation sequence in frames 2.2 Obtain or create a storyboard for the sequence 2.3 Use a suitable naming scheme for the rendered frames, and organise the files into a folder structure |
3. Apply digital editing techniques | 3.1 Edit the rendered frames, and any additional graphics, into the sequence outlined in the storyboard 3.2 Apply program functions to create and insert graphics, transitions and special effects into the animation 3.3 Implement sounds and music at the appropriate frame locations 3.4 Ensure that efficient file management is maintained during the editing process |
4. Finalise a digitally edited production | 4.1 Use editing software to resolve any sound or transition errors 4.2 Evaluate the final edit 4.3 Present the finalised edit to the relevant personnel, in an appropriate video format 4.4 Receive and incorporate the feedback |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
use research to identify and select digital editing techniques and software
edit a 3-D sequence by inserting graphics, special effects, sounds and music according to a storyboard, and store all files efficiently
use editing software, and feedback from others, to develop a final version in an appropriate video format.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain digital editing and rendering processes and techniques
discuss the capabilities, and constraints, of digital editing and rendering software
summarise the technical constraints that hardware imposes on:
software development
graphics requirements
code development
creative visual design.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the game development field of work and include access to:
computer hardware and software
games engines
file storage
the internet for research purposes.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 3.1 | Interprets analyses and comprehends briefs, documents and conceptual information, to inform job requirements |
Writing | 2.2, 2.3, 4.4 | Develops readily-understood games, technical design and instructional documentation, using programming or industry-specific language Transforms creative ideas for specific audiences, using clear and detailed language |
Oral Communication | 1.2, 4.3, 4.4 | Speaks clearly and concisely, converting highly technical language and terminology to plain English, when providing information Elicits information using effective listening and open questioning techniques Provides practical advice, support, and feedback to colleagues and management |
Numeracy | 2.1, 3.1 | Uses whole numbers, decimals and percentages when manipulating measurement, scale, ratio, coordinates, colour, shading and other elements of a 3-D environment |
Interact with others | 4.3, 4.4 | Recognises and applies the protocols governing what to communicate, with whom and how, when presenting work to others for feedback |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 | Takes responsibility for planning, organising and implementing tasks required to achieve required outcomes Implements actions as per the plan, making slight adjustments if necessary and addressing some unexpected issues Makes a range of critical and non-critical decisions in relatively complex situations Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for evaluating options, and taking a range of factors into account Utilises a broad range of features within editing software applications for specific purposes Manages and maintains files in a variety of storage media and formats |
Sectors
Game development