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Evidence Guide: CUASOU410 - Record sound on location

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CUASOU410 - Record sound on location

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

Prepare for location recording

  1. Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people
  2. Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot
  3. Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot
Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people

Completed
Date:

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Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot

Completed
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Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare equipment on location

  1. Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements
  2. Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required
  3. Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots
  4. Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording
Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capture dialogue

  1. Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction
  2. Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise
  3. Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured
  4. Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations
  5. Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations
Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capture sound effects

  1. Record background location sound for use in post-production
  2. Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded
  3. Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements
Record background location sound for use in post-production

Completed
Date:

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Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements

Completed
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Finalise sound recording operations

  1. Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures
  2. Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format
  3. De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements
  4. Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition
  5. Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement
Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

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. Prepare for location recording

1.1 Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot

1.3 Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot

2. Prepare equipment on location

2.1 Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements

2.2 Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required

2.3 Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots

2.4 Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording

3. Capture dialogue

3.1 Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction

3.2 Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise

3.3 Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured

3.4 Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations

3.5 Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations

4. Capture sound effects

4.1 Record background location sound for use in post-production

4.2 Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded

4.3 Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements

5. Finalise sound recording operations

5.1 Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures

5.2 Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format

5.3 De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements

5.4 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition

5.5 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

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. Prepare for location recording

1.1 Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot

1.3 Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot

2. Prepare equipment on location

2.1 Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements

2.2 Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required

2.3 Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots

2.4 Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording

3. Capture dialogue

3.1 Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction

3.2 Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise

3.3 Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured

3.4 Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations

3.5 Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations

4. Capture sound effects

4.1 Record background location sound for use in post-production

4.2 Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded

4.3 Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements

5. Finalise sound recording operations

5.1 Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures

5.2 Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format

5.3 De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements

5.4 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition

5.5 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

set up and use sound equipment and accessories to record dialogue and live sound effects on location for screen productions according to safety and production requirements

work collaboratively in a team environment to meet production requirements

follow procedures for finalising sound recordings at the conclusion of production.

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:

describe the types of production documentation and what information they contain

explain the operational principles for a range of sound equipment and accessories, including microphone operation

explain the main techniques and methods of recording dialogue and live sound effects on location

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when recording dialogue and live sound effects on location, and how to address them

outline the safety considerations that relate to the operation of sound equipment and accessories.