Modification History
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Release 2 |
Created to fix formatting errors only. Released with CUS09 Music Training Package version 1.2 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to edit dialogue for a screen production. As with all post-production work, a high level of attention to detail is required to ensure that the final edit is free of uneven sound.
Application of the Unit
Dialogue editors working on film, television and video productions apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit.
Though work is typically undertaken with limited supervision or guidance, dialogue editors are expected to liaise closely with other production personnel.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Clarify project requirements |
1.1 Assess the quality of the original recorded dialogue and sound against creative and technical production requirements 1.2 Identify which sound and dialogue are acceptable, borderline and/or not acceptable through discussion with relevant personnel 1.3 Determine creative and technical adjustments to dialogue and sound that are needed to meet the requirements of the brief 1.4 Establish a timeline for completing the dialogue and sound-editing process to ensure production requirements are met 1.5 Anticipate problems that may arise in the process of completing work and plan accordingly |
2. Prepare to edit dialogue |
2.1 Check dialogue and sound equipment to ensure it is operational and appropriate for the task 2.2 Resolve technical faults and problems in line with workplace procedures 2.3 Ensure that file systems are set up in a logical way and that relevant personnel have access to them 2.4 Prepare work copies in quantity to meet ongoing production requirements 2.5 Undertake all activities according to OHS procedures 2.6 Check and complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures |
3. Clean up dialogue |
3.1 Provide advice to relevant personnel on requirements for automated dialogue replacement (ADR) 3.2 Ensure that sync FX are stripped from the dialogue as required 3.3 Clean up the sync sounds to ensure all dialogue and sound edits fit together smoothly 3.4 Find alternative takes as required and determine which takes need to be re-recorded to ensure that the quality of final sound mix meets production requirements 3.5 Oversee the recording of post-sync dialogue and sound as required, ensuring relevant personnel have copies of the appropriate documentation 3.6 Make regular backups of files to ensure that work in progress can be retrieved if computer equipment malfunctions 3.7 Recognise potential problems with the creative and technical quality of edited material and adjust as required in consultation with relevant personnel 3.8 Present final edit to relevant personnel for evaluation against creative, technical and production criteria |
4. Complete work operations |
4.1 Ensure track layout is legible, consistent and clearly indicates the range of different dialogue and sound 4.2 Ensure the edit master copy is delivered in the correct format 4.3 Organise duplication of the master copy, as required 4.4 Store relevant versions of edited material according to enterprise procedures 4.5 Ensure that the work environment is clean and ready for use by the next user |
5. Evaluate work |
5.1 In consultation with relevant personnel identify aspects of the process of editing dialogue that worked well and those that could be improved 5.2 Review creative content and technical quality of edited material to ensure that required standards were met 5.3 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement 5.4 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 5.5 Document evaluation of operations in line with enterprise procedures and use results of evaluation to improve own work practices |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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. |
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Dialogue and sound may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Technical adjustments may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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File systems may be established for: |
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Work copies may include: |
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OHS procedures may include: |
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Documentation may be: |
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Sync FX may include: |
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Format may include: |
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Work environment may include: |
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Technical quality may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound