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Edit dialogue

Edit dialogue

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU408
State Code
AWG71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit dialogue for a range of screen productions. It applies to individuals who work collaboratively as part of a production team to make post-production dialogue edits that are free of uneven sound.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify project requirements
  • 1.1 Consult with relevant people to confirm editing requirements with reference to production documentation
  • 1.2 Assess quality of recorded dialogue and sound sources against creative and technical production requirements
  • 1.3 Liaise with relevant people to identify which dialogue and sound sources meet production requirements, and those that do not
  • 1.4 Determine creative and technical adjustments required to dialogue and sound sources to meet production requirements
  • 1.5 Establish and confirm timeline for completing the dialogue and sound editing process to meet production requirements
  • 1.6 Anticipate problems that may arise during editing, and plan accordingly
2. Prepare to edit dialogue
  • 2.1 Check sound editing software and equipment is operational and appropriate for the production requirements
  • 2.2 Resolve technical faults and problems according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Undertake all activities according to work health and safety (WHS) procedures
  • 2.4 Confirm that required files are accessible to all relevant people 2.5 Prepare sufficient work copies of original dialogue and sound sources to meet production requirements
  • 2.6 Complete documentation according to production requirements and enterprise procedures
3. Clean up dialogue
  • 3.1 Advise relevant people on automated dialogue replacement requirements
  • 3.2 Strip synchronous sound effects from dialogue as required
  • 3.3 Clean up synchronous sounds, and confirm all dialogue and sound edits fit together smoothly
  • 3.4 Find alternative dialogue and sound recordings as required, and determine if any need to be re-recorded to meet production requirements
  • 3.5 Oversee the recording of post-sync dialogue and sound as required, ensuring relevant people have copies of the appropriate documentation
  • 3.6 Backup dialogue and sound files regularly
  • 3.7 Discuss quality of edited material with relevant people, and adjust as required
  • 3.8 Present final edit to relevant people for evaluation against production requirements
4. Complete work operations
  • 4.1 Confirm track layout of final edit is legible, consistent and clearly indicates range of different dialogue and sound
  • 4.2 Save and deliver post-production master copy in correct format
  • 4.3 Duplicate post-production master copy as required
  • 4.4 Store edited materials according to production requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Confirm work environment is cleaned after use, and restored to pre-editing condition
5. Evaluate work
  • 5.1 Evaluate editing process in consultation with relevant people
  • 5.2 Review technical quality of edited material against production requirements
  • 5.3 Evaluate own performance, and note areas for improvement
  • 5.4 Document evaluation outcomes according to production requirements and use results of evaluation to improve own work practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2966 CUSSOU404A Edit dialogue Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF70 CUASOU418 Edit dialogue Unit of competency