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Evidence Guide: CUASOU304 - Prepare audio assets

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CUASOU304 - Prepare audio assets

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify audio assets

  1. Obtain analogue or digital sources of audio and identify the source file formats
  2. Clarify output purpose, destination and platform
  3. Discuss with relevant personnel the required output file format and audio codecs for specified bandwidths
  4. Discuss with relevant personnel the appropriate audio encoding software
Obtain analogue or digital sources of audio and identify the source file formats

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Clarify output purpose, destination and platform

Completed
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Discuss with relevant personnel the required output file format and audio codecs for specified bandwidths

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discuss with relevant personnel the appropriate audio encoding software

Completed
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Prepare audio assets

  1. Open appropriate audio encoding software and load audio file
  2. Eliminate or treat defects on sound recordings
  3. Equalise sound output levels where necessary
  4. Check duration and quality of audio sequences meet production requirements, and adjust if necessary
  5. Determine and apply appropriate audio codecs
  6. Batch optimise audio files where possible
  7. Save files in appropriate output file format using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions
  8. Follow safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
Open appropriate audio encoding software and load audio file

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eliminate or treat defects on sound recordings

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equalise sound output levels where necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check duration and quality of audio sequences meet production requirements, and adjust if necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine and apply appropriate audio codecs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batch optimise audio files where possible

Completed
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Save files in appropriate output file format using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions

Completed
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Follow safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

Completed
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Package audio assets

  1. Assign metadata tags if required
  2. Group files logically in folder system using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions
  3. Archive and store in share drive or repository for production team access
Assign metadata tags if required

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Group files logically in folder system using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions

Completed
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Archive and store in share drive or repository for production team access

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify audio assets

1.1 Obtain analogue or digital sources of audio and identify the source file formats

1.2 Clarify output purpose, destination and platform

1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel the required output file format and audio codecs for specified bandwidths

1.4 Discuss with relevant personnel the appropriate audio encoding software

2. Prepare audio assets

2.1 Open appropriate audio encoding software and load audio file

2.2 Eliminate or treat defects on sound recordings

2.3 Equalise sound output levels where necessary

2.4 Check duration and quality of audio sequences meet production requirements, and adjust if necessary

2.5 Determine and apply appropriate audio codecs

2.6 Batch optimise audio files where possible

2.7 Save files in appropriate output file format using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions

2.8 Follow safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

3. Package audio assets

3.1 Assign metadata tags if required

3.2 Group files logically in folder system using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions

3.3 Archive and store in share drive or repository for production team access

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify audio assets

1.1 Obtain analogue or digital sources of audio and identify the source file formats

1.2 Clarify output purpose, destination and platform

1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel the required output file format and audio codecs for specified bandwidths

1.4 Discuss with relevant personnel the appropriate audio encoding software

2. Prepare audio assets

2.1 Open appropriate audio encoding software and load audio file

2.2 Eliminate or treat defects on sound recordings

2.3 Equalise sound output levels where necessary

2.4 Check duration and quality of audio sequences meet production requirements, and adjust if necessary

2.5 Determine and apply appropriate audio codecs

2.6 Batch optimise audio files where possible

2.7 Save files in appropriate output file format using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions

2.8 Follow safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

3. Package audio assets

3.1 Assign metadata tags if required

3.2 Group files logically in folder system using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions

3.3 Archive and store in share drive or repository for production team access

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare audio content for inclusion in interactive media products and media distribution channels

use editing software to treat, equalise and clip sound sequences to meet technical standards

use audio encoding and editing software

complete file naming and storage according to industry or enterprise conventions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the need for audio file compression in media distribution channels and interactive media products

describe how codecs work to optimise audio outputs and identify appropriate codecs for various platform destinations

explain techniques to achieve audio equalisation

explain file compression

outline procedures for naming and tagging audio files following standard enterprise or industry conventions

outline work health and safety requirements for working with sound.