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Colour grade moving images
Colour grade moving images
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPOS403A
CUFPOS403A
State Code
D1162
D1162
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to colour grade moving images.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Clarify work requirements
- 1. In consultation with relevant personnel, identify deadlines for colour grading and ensure work is planned to meet production requirements
- 2. Assess condition of source materials for faults, determine whether remedial action is required to meet production requirements and follow-through accordingly
- 3. Ensure source materials are loaded and recorded according to enterprise procedures
- 4. Identify data files on digital storage network where applicable
Prepare equipment for grading process
- 5. Ensure equipment is fully operational and work area is organised appropriately
- 6. Calibrate grading system for correct colour space using appropriate calibration standards
- 7. Complete tests prior to commencing grading process as required
- 8. Ensure frame count is set correctly at start of reel and record other initialisation settings as appropriate
Grade images for colour
- 9. Apply basic (primary) colour corrections for each scene to ensure overall balance
- 10. Balance colour and density for each shot according to normal appearance
- 11. Make suitable adjustments to each scene to suit client's production requirements
- 12. Apply appropriate system tools to enhance specific colour detail within each shot or image
- 13. Apply additional (secondary) corrections and shapes to meet specified production requirements
- 14. Record colour correction data established by grader for each shot according to equipment operating specifications
- 15. Where required, ensure additional digital effects comply with predetermined production requirements
- 16. Record out, or render, correctly graded material
- 17. Deal promptly and efficiently with problems that arise during the colour grading process to ensure that production deadlines are met
- 18. If appropriate, output colour correction data for printing
Finalise colour grading
- 19. View results on relevant format and make further corrections as required in consultation with production personnel
- 20. Check that grade and print requirements are met according to production requirements
- 21. Complete further job instructions
- 22. Produce required documentation to report on quality of graded output according to specified format
- 23. Log completed graded job and dispatch to required destination according to enterprise procedures
- 24. Review colour grading process and note areas for future improvement
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
assistant editor
client
colour grader/colourist
director
director of photography
editor
producer
supervisor.
Production requirements may include:
colour density
colour printing
deadlines
digital visual effects
dry printing
film genre
format output, e.g. DVD, film
frame count cue (FCC)
mood
optical printing
production style
wet printing.
Source materials may include:
colour negative
computer generated images
digital files
duplicate negative
film
negative produced from exposed camera film footage
optical effects negative
original negative
single or A and B rolls
special effects - digital
video.
Faults may include:
broken splices
data errors
dust
emulsion distortion
machine malfunction
scratches
solvent stains.
Equipment may include:
colour correctors, e.g. DaVinci, Lustre
colour video analyser
computer grading software
computers
film analyser
film rewind benches
paper tape
paper tape punch
synchroniser
telecine (e.g. Spirit)
viewing screen and computer.
Calibration standards may include:
chinagirl
colour charts
greyscales
LAD (laboratory aim density)
LUTs (look-up tables)
monitor calibration
trims.
Scenes may include:
mixes
sequences
shots
single frames
special effects
titles.
System tools may include:
digital effects
dynamic grading
feature tracking
histograms
rotoscoping
shapes, e.g. Power Windows.
Format may include:
DI (digital intermediate)
DVD
film, e.g.:
contact work print
positive image work print
first answer print
subsequent answer prints
release print
digital intermediate negative
video
website.
Production personnel may include:
artists
author
designers
media asset creators
producer
programmer
project manager
supervisor
other specialist creative and administrative staff.
Job instructions may include:
deadline details
desired density of colour
job card/job sheet
job number
mood requirements
print lighting instructions
print type
production schedule
stock type.
Documentation may include:
can labels, roll numbers
colour grading data
computer generated
manually written
job code, title and client details
stock type.
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
assistant editor
client
colour grader/colourist
director
director of photography
editor
producer
supervisor.
Production requirements may include:
colour density
colour printing
deadlines
digital visual effects
dry printing
film genre
format output, e.g. DVD, film
frame count cue (FCC)
mood
optical printing
production style
wet printing.
Source materials may include:
colour negative
computer generated images
digital files
duplicate negative
film
negative produced from exposed camera film footage
optical effects negative
original negative
single or A and B rolls
special effects - digital
video.
Faults may include:
broken splices
data errors
dust
emulsion distortion
machine malfunction
scratches
solvent stains.
Equipment may include:
colour correctors, e.g. DaVinci, Lustre
colour video analyser
computer grading software
computers
film analyser
film rewind benches
paper tape
paper tape punch
synchroniser
telecine (e.g. Spirit)
viewing screen and computer.
Calibration standards may include:
chinagirl
colour charts
greyscales
LAD (laboratory aim density)
LUTs (look-up tables)
monitor calibration
trims.
Scenes may include:
mixes
sequences
shots
single frames
special effects
titles.
System tools may include:
digital effects
dynamic grading
feature tracking
histograms
rotoscoping
shapes, e.g. Power Windows.
Format may include:
DI (digital intermediate)
DVD
film, e.g.:
contact work print
positive image work print
first answer print
subsequent answer prints
release print
digital intermediate negative
video
website.
Production personnel may include:
artists
author
designers
media asset creators
producer
programmer
project manager
supervisor
other specialist creative and administrative staff.
Job instructions may include:
deadline details
desired density of colour
job card/job sheet
job number
mood requirements
print lighting instructions
print type
production schedule
stock type.
Documentation may include:
can labels, roll numbers
colour grading data
computer generated
manually written
job code, title and client details
stock type.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
colour grading of moving images that demonstrates an ability to:
use colour grading equipment appropriately
correctly interpret job instructions
meet production requirements
handle negative and print stock in a safe manner
work to deadlines
a collaborative approach to work
effective communication skills
attention to detail.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to industry-standard colour grading equipment and software
access to a range of moving images that require colour grading
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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:
direct questioning combined with a review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
direct observation of performance during a series of practical demonstrations using colour grading equipment
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFBRD403A Transfer film to digital formats
CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround
CUFPOS404A Cut and match film negative
CUFPOS405A Restore moving images.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
colour grading of moving images that demonstrates an ability to:
use colour grading equipment appropriately
correctly interpret job instructions
meet production requirements
handle negative and print stock in a safe manner
work to deadlines
a collaborative approach to work
effective communication skills
attention to detail.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to industry-standard colour grading equipment and software
access to a range of moving images that require colour grading
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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:
direct questioning combined with a review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
direct observation of performance during a series of practical demonstrations using colour grading equipment
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFBRD403A Transfer film to digital formats
CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround
CUFPOS404A Cut and match film negative
CUFPOS405A Restore moving images.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |