Modification History
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This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to composite photographic, 3-D and digital effects elements.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to compositors, matte painters, concept artists, modellers, animators, game designers, directors and other personnel working in the film, television and game development industries.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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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1. Confirm compositing requirements |
1.1 Undertake consultation with the client to develop the compositing brief 1.2 Plan and schedule compositing work 1.3 Identify appropriate software tools, equipment and media for compositing work 1.4 Consult with relevant personnel in regard to technical aspects of proposed compositing 1.5 Confirm compositing requirements with client prior to work commencement |
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2. Prepare elements for compositing |
2.1 Select resolution and aspect ratio for final composited output 2.2 Create digitised elements through non-digital means 2.3 Identify and obtain source plates or layers, images and other elements for compositing 2.4 Modify or repair elements that are problematic or inconsistent with desired outcomes 2.5 Undertake colour correction of plates and elements 2.6 Create additional elements where required 2.7 Generate mattes |
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3. Composite images to achieve an integrated result |
3.1 Track and stabilise images to be composited 3.2 Match cameras, lighting and shadows, and add motion blur as required to finalise composite 3.3 Integrate plates, layers or elements in the correct sequence using compositing software 3.4 Incorporate grain where required 3.5 Present test composites to client for approval |
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4. Render composited images and save files |
4.1 Optimise composited images for rendering 4.2 Undertake rendering process using efficient levels of resources 4.3 Store or archive rendered files in the specified output format 4.4 Review completed render to ensure quality and compliance with system requirements and client brief |
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5. Present composite to client for final approval |
5.1 Present final composited images for client approval 5.2 Make adjustments to composited images where required to meet client requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to communicate and negotiate effectively with suppliers, colleagues and clients
- planning and organisational skills to:
- manage time and resources
- optimise equipment and resources to achieve desired technical outcomes
- prepare hardware and software resources for compositing
- problem-solving skills to solve technical problems associated with compositing
- safety awareness skills to demonstrate safe and healthy workplace practices
- technical skills to:
- composite a range of elements using computer software
- efficiently render composited scenes
- interpret client compositing briefs
- use advanced computer graphics software
- use compositing techniques to develop and realise client vision.
Required knowledge
- 3-D modelling, animation and visual effects development
- aspect ratios for image output
- camera, lighting and shadow matching
- efficient sizes and appropriate formats for composited files
- game development
- post-production scheduling and sequencing
- range of compositing software available
- rendering principles
- safe and healthy workplace practices associated with use of computer applications.
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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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 access to:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
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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Plan and schedule may include: |
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Software tools may include: |
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Equipment and media may include: |
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Personnel may include: |
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Elements may include: |
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Optimisation of composited images for rendering may involve: |
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Output format may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Game development
