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Vision mix television productions

Vision mix television productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUABRD402
State Code
AWJ84
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
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to vision mix television productions from a studio control room or an outside broadcast van. It applies to individuals who mix components from a variety of sources to create composite images, transitions and effects for live or pre-recorded television productions. They apply a broad range of technical and communication skills in an operational role.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare vision mixing documentation
  • 1.1 Confirm with production personnel the quantity, nature and style of effects required for productions, and recommend creative solutions where appropriate
  • 1.2 Mark actions, effects and processes on scripts or production schedules according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Prepare contingency plans for unscripted effects and processes that may arise during recordings in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 1.4 Contribute to the creative process as required and explore potential for creating original ideas and proposals
2. Set up for vision mixing
  • 2.1 Select vision mixing methods to achieve required creative and technical output
  • 2.2 Negotiate alternative strategies where designated effects and processes are beyond the capability of available equipment
  • 2.3 Check identified effects and processes are ready to go and monitors are working within specifications
  • 2.4 Check vision sources can be accessed on the vision mixing unit and previewed on monitoring equipment
  • 2.5 Note key reference points and complexities that require special attention during productions
  • 2.6 Test equipment in advance and arrange for repairs or replacements as required
  • 2.7 Seek advice from relevant personnel or consult reference material to resolve technical problems
3. Mix vision
  • 3.1 Communicate with relevant production personnel throughout the mixing process to achieve desired effects and resolve problems
  • 3.2 Preview sources throughout the production process and put to air on cue
  • 3.3 Respond promptly to cues from production personnel
  • 3.4 Perform transitions between vision sources and reassign sources to meet production requirements
  • 3.5 Assign effects and processes to appropriate storage devices
  • 3.6 Respond quickly and efficiently to equipment failure and unanticipated situations by applying alternative effects and processes
  • 3.7 Monitor quality of creative and technical output during productions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1077 CUFBRD402A Vision mix television productions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF00 CUABRD412 Vision mix productions Unit of competency