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Edit sound

Edit sound

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU417
State Code
ODD61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit sound material in line with production requirements in music, screen, media, entertainment and events industries. This involves assessing the quality of source materials, preparing source materials for sound editing, using sound editing software and equipment to make edits and rectify issues with source sounds, and applying effects to enhance the final product.The unit applies to those who may work as part of a production team to edit sound material for a range of productions or work independently to edit material for their own work. Individuals work with minimal supervision and guidance, and may supervise others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for sound editing
  • 1.1 Discuss desired technical and creative outcomes of production, production procedures and timeframe with required personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm necessary copyright releases have been obtained
  • 1.3 Confirm sound editing software and equipment is safe, operational and suitable for editing sound according to production requirements
  • 1.4 Prepare plan to complete sound editing work in line with production requirements and required timeframe
  • 1.5 Obtain copies of sound sources and assess their quality against production requirements
  • 1.6 Advise required personnel if sound sources do not meet production requirements and resolve issues within scope of own role as required
2. Edit complex sound sequences
  • 2.1 Determine extent and range of required edits by listening critically to sound sources
  • 2.2 Edit sound sources and resolve identified problems according to desired technical and creative production outcomes using sound editing software and equipment
  • 2.3 Use sound effects or signal processing to enhance the purpose, genre, and technical and creative outcomes of production
  • 2.4 Incorporate sound effects and elements to meet creative and production requirements
3. Finalise editing operations
  • 3.1 Share final sound mix with required personnel and adjust as required
  • 3.2 Save final files in required format according to production requirements
  • 3.3 Conduct quality check of final sound mix according to production requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Archive edited files and complete documentation as required according to organisational procedures
  • 3.5 Confirm work environment is cleaned after use and restored to pre-editing condition
  • 3.6 Organise sound effect library that can be used for future productions in collaboration with required personnel
  • 3.7 Provide feedback to production team members on sound editing process as required and seek feedback on own performance
  • 3.8 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF35 CUASOU407 Edit sound Unit of competency