Unit of competency Outline
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Transfer film to digital formats
Transfer film to digital formats
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFBRD403A
CUFBRD403A
State Code
D1078
D1078
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to transfer film footage into a format suitable for television transmission.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare for transfer and recording
- 1. Receive and interpret verbal or written instructions to determine transfer requirements for source film
- 2. Select appropriate telecine equipment and ancillaries to perform transfers of film to required media
- 3. Clean telecine equipment and film thoroughly prior to commencing transfer operations using appropriate cleaning techniques
- 4. Handle film with care to avoid damage throughout transfer process using appropriate protective gloves
- 5. Attach appropriate leaders and spacing and inspect film for obvious physical faults
Transfer and record film
- 6. Load film onto telecine equipment correctly and ensure destination equipment is aligned for correct aspect ratio and signal
- 7. Transfer film accurately and correctly to selected recording media, ensuring image and sound are synchronised
- 8. Ensure that the racking and framing of film images is accurate according to instructions and requirements
- 9. Ensure that editing is frame accurate according to instructions and requirements
- 10. Liaise with relevant production personnel about media requirements and compatibility with available equipment
- 11. Discuss technical issues and perceived transfer problems with relevant production personnel and provide solutions where applicable
Finalise work operations
- 12. Complete documentation and distribute with recorded media to relevant production personnel according to enterprise procedures
- 13. Complete fault reports in accordance with enterprise procedures
- 14. Return source film to the source location, in accordance with enterprise procedures
- 15. Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for 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.
Film may include:
film of any gauge, e.g.:
8 mm
Hi-8
16 mm
Super 16
35 mm
70 mm.
Telecine equipment and ancillaries may include:
colour control systems
colour correctors
digital filters
down conversion, e.g. HD
flat-bed scanners
motion trackers
telecine machines, e.g. Cintel.
Media may include:
analogue
digital media, e.g.:
DVD
CD
iPod
mini-DV
digital tape
kine film.
Cleaning techniques may be:
hand cleaning
machine cleaning, e.g.:
rotating hair brushes
rotating velvet brushes
rotating chamois or cloth buffs
fixed rubber squeegees.
Faults may include:
audio/film out of sync
bad splices
base or emulsion separation
dirt
equipment failure
fogging
loss of image, focus and colour
oxidation
scratches
sprocket damage
tape damage
warping.
Destination equipment may include:
computer hard drives
DVD, CD recorders
non-linear editing machines, e.g. MAC G5, Avid
servers
videotape machines.
Aspect ratios and signals may include:
ratios, e.g.:
4:3 (1.33:1)
16:9 (1.78:1)
letterbox
pan and scan
anamorphic prints
signals, e.g.:
NTSC
PAL
SECAM.
Frame may include:
frame lines
frame size, e.g. 35 mm = 22mm x 16 mm
frame view on projection
object in frame
single frame.
Production personnel may include:
editors
head of department
laboratory technicians
master control
supervisor
tape library personnel
tape operators
technical director.
Technical issues may include:
colour grade, e.g.:
colour balance
colour correction
colour density
colour temperature
effects
primary colour
secondary colour
frame rates, e.g.:
24 fps (film)
30 fps (sound)
video vs. film variables
resolution down convert
signals
standard definition video
synchronisation.
Documentation may include:
can labels
computer generated
deadline details
desired density of colour
job card/job sheet
job code, title and client details
manually written
mood requirements
production schedule
roll numbers
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.
Film may include:
film of any gauge, e.g.:
8 mm
Hi-8
16 mm
Super 16
35 mm
70 mm.
Telecine equipment and ancillaries may include:
colour control systems
colour correctors
digital filters
down conversion, e.g. HD
flat-bed scanners
motion trackers
telecine machines, e.g. Cintel.
Media may include:
analogue
digital media, e.g.:
DVD
CD
iPod
mini-DV
digital tape
kine film.
Cleaning techniques may be:
hand cleaning
machine cleaning, e.g.:
rotating hair brushes
rotating velvet brushes
rotating chamois or cloth buffs
fixed rubber squeegees.
Faults may include:
audio/film out of sync
bad splices
base or emulsion separation
dirt
equipment failure
fogging
loss of image, focus and colour
oxidation
scratches
sprocket damage
tape damage
warping.
Destination equipment may include:
computer hard drives
DVD, CD recorders
non-linear editing machines, e.g. MAC G5, Avid
servers
videotape machines.
Aspect ratios and signals may include:
ratios, e.g.:
4:3 (1.33:1)
16:9 (1.78:1)
letterbox
pan and scan
anamorphic prints
signals, e.g.:
NTSC
PAL
SECAM.
Frame may include:
frame lines
frame size, e.g. 35 mm = 22mm x 16 mm
frame view on projection
object in frame
single frame.
Production personnel may include:
editors
head of department
laboratory technicians
master control
supervisor
tape library personnel
tape operators
technical director.
Technical issues may include:
colour grade, e.g.:
colour balance
colour correction
colour density
colour temperature
effects
primary colour
secondary colour
frame rates, e.g.:
24 fps (film)
30 fps (sound)
video vs. film variables
resolution down convert
signals
standard definition video
synchronisation.
Documentation may include:
can labels
computer generated
deadline details
desired density of colour
job card/job sheet
job code, title and client details
manually written
mood requirements
production schedule
roll numbers
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:
correct interpretation of production schedules/instructions
efficient operation of telecine equipment
ability to judge picture-to-sound synchronisation
ability to assess colour corrections
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the transfer of film to digital formats
access to material to be prepared for broadcast
access to telecine equipment
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 review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of film material transferred to digital formats by the candidate to determine whether it meets production requirements
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:
CUFBRD401A Coordinate television transmission operations
CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround
CUFPOS403A Colour grade 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:
correct interpretation of production schedules/instructions
efficient operation of telecine equipment
ability to judge picture-to-sound synchronisation
ability to assess colour corrections
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the transfer of film to digital formats
access to material to be prepared for broadcast
access to telecine equipment
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 review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of film material transferred to digital formats by the candidate to determine whether it meets production requirements
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:
CUFBRD401A Coordinate television transmission operations
CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround
CUFPOS403A Colour grade moving images.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4128 | CUFBRD02A | Operate a telecine | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ83 | CUABRD403 | Transfer film to digital formats | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |