STANDARD PRACTICE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS STANDARD (NOSS) FOR; CGI VIDEO EDITING MANAGEMET LEVEL 4

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1 STANDARD PRACTICE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS STANDARD (NOSS) FOR; CGI VIDEO EDITING MANAGEMET LEVEL 4 1. INTRODUCTION The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Malaysia is divided into five (5) sub-sectors namely Creative Multimedia, System Architecture, Analysis and Design, Service Management and Delivery and Information Security. Over the years, Malaysia has witnessed tremendous growth in the Creative Multimedia industry with increasing employment opportunities, recipient to numerous international awards and the establishment of various funds to promote the industry. The government has strengthened ICT development through Economy Transformation Program (ETP). The Entry Point Project (EPP) of the Communication, Content and Infrastructure area focuses on nurturing Malaysia s creative content industry. It aims to nurture the domestic creative content creation, services and distribution and broadcasting sectors, eventually transforming Malaysia into a regional hub for digital content. It is projected in year 2020, GNI impact in the creative content sector will be RM3.1 billion, out of which 66 percent will be generated in professional services, 22 percent in content creation, and the remaining portion in broadcasting. Within the Creative Multimedia sub-sector, there are many job areas including concept art, graphic design, 2D Production, 3D production and visual effects (VFX). The final job area is Post-production. Post-production is the final stage in creating a visual story. Typically post-production includes video editing, soundtrack editing, adding visual special effects (VFX), sound design and sound effects. CGI video editing management is the process of editing segments of video, 2D and 3D footages, special effects and sound recordings in the post-production process. The goal of video editing is to manipulate footages to bring the communication closer to the original goal or target. Footages are arranged on a timeline while audio tracks, titles and digital on-screen graphics be added. Special effects can be created, and the finished program is "rendered" into a finished video. The video may then be distributed in a variety of ways including DVD, web streaming, QuickTime Movies, ipod, CD-ROM, or videotape. i

2 Overview Film/video editors use state-of-the-art video editing software, to transform the ingredients of a film (i.e. the sound effects, the CGI, the dialogue and the action) into a refined, tasty treat that the target audience can devour on the silver screen, the internet or the television. Editors typically work alongside the director in an editing suite or studio. They amass all of the recorded material (including sound files and daily rushes), organise it, store it digitally and then arrange it, cutting parts and restructuring scenes until a rough cut can be put together. Once the right shots have been sequenced and the sound effects and dialogue have been overdubbed properly, an editor s job involves putting the finishing touches to everything. This process might involve enriching colours or adding in special effects and stylistic flourishes. Furthermore, film/video editors might work alongside music supervisors, choosing background music for certain scenes to enhance their dramatic effect. Justification and Rationale of NOSS development Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been recognised to have the transformational ability that would drive the country from P-economy to K-economy. With this transformation, the labour market for skilled workers and professionals in the ICT sector is very demanding. Based on MSC Malaysia Phase 2 Report, with the current trend of ICT sector in Malaysia, the industry is estimated to provide 110,000 in total for jobs and RM5.5b investments by Recognizing the vast potential in the Creative Multimedia industry, Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia gives focus on the fundamentals of Creative Multimedia by investing in the long term prospect; namely by giving access to funding, discovering new talent, opening market opportunities and access; providing development infrastructure, policy intervention and also by forming strategic alliances with other companies. Currently, the MSC Malaysia Creative Multimedia industry comprises more than 200 companies that were mainly involved in post-production, animation, game development and e-learning as well as mobile and interactive content. According to the Occupational Analysis (OA) findings published by Department of Skills Development (JPK), Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, one of the most critical and much needed job areas under the sub-sector of Creative Multimedia is Post-Production upon realising the significant need and potential contributions of ii

3 earnings of audio and video editing towards the Malaysian entertainment and creative multimedia industry. Authority and Regulatory/Statutory Body Related to Industry Currently, there are a number of authorities and regulators for the Creative Multimedia Industry in Malaysia as listed below: Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia Multimedia Development Corporation (MDEC) Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) Malaysian Intellectual Property Organisation (MIPO) Training Programme Pre-requisite Based on the workshop findings, it was decided that the minimum requirements for those interested to enrol in this course are as follows:- SKM CGI Video Editing L3 holder; Able to read and write (in Bahasa Malaysia or English); Has passion and interest in the Video and Multimedia; and Not colour blind Reference: s_content.pdf pdf iii

4 2. OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE CGI Video editing management personnel called CGI Video Editors is categorised under the job-area of Audio Visual Finalising, as shown by both Figure 1 and 2. CGI video editing management personnel have to be competent in performing a broad range of complex technical or professional work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts and with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and allocation of resources is often present. ICT Sector Occupational Structure (OS) The ICT sector creates many job titles ranges from level 3 up to level 5 to serve five (5) sub sectors. Figure 1 shows the job titles that are available in the ICT sectors. CGI Video Editing Management (Level 4) comes under the sub-sector of Creative Multimedia. This sub-sector comprises of job areas that offer many job titles as shown in Figure 1. ICT Industry Occupational Area Structure (OAS) The Occupational Area Structure for the ICT sector is illustrated in Figure 2, which shows that some job areas require the same competency to perform different job functions. Figure 2 also shows the Occupational Area Structure for the CGI Video Editing Management (Level 4) personnel.. iv

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6 SECTOR SUB SECTOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA Audio Visual Finalising JOB AREA Audio Video LEVEL 5 Head of Post Production (CGI) LEVEL 4 Audio Engineering Supervisor Senior CGI Video Editor LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 Audio Post Production Engineering Personnel Audio Post Production Engineering Personnel CGI Video Editor No Level LEVEL 1 NO LEVEL Figure 1: The Occupational Structure for Senior CGI Visual Editor (Level 4) Personnel SECTOR SUB SECTOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA JOB AREA Audio Audio Visual Finalising Video LEVEL 5 Audio Visual Post Production (CGI) LEVEL 4 Audio Post Production Management CGI Video Editing Management LEVEL 3 Audio Post Production CGI Video Editing LEVEL 2 Embedded to Level 3 No Level LEVEL 1 NO LEVEL Figure 2: The Occupational Area Structure for CGI Video Editing Management (Level 4) Personnel v

7 3. DEFINITION OF COMPETENCY LEVEL The NOSS is developed for various occupational areas. Candidates for certification must be assessed and trained at certain levels to substantiate competencies. Below is a guideline of each NOSS Level as defined by the Department of Skills Development (DSD), Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia. Level 1 : Competent in performing a range of varied work activities, most of which are routine and predictable. Level 2 : Competent in performing a significant range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts. Some of the activities are non-routine and required individual responsibility and autonomy. Level 3 : Competent in performing a broad range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts, most of which are complex and non-routine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy and control or guidance of others is often required. Level 4 : Competent in performing a broad range of complex technical or professional work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts and with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and allocation of resources is often present. Level 5 : Competent in applying a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniques across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts. Very substantial personal autonomy and often significant responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of substantial resources features strongly, as do personal accountabilities for analysis, diagnosis, planning, execution and evaluation. vi

8 4. AWARD OF CERTIFICATE The Director General shall award to any person upon completing successfully the NOSS program following skills level qualifications: a) Malaysian Skills Certificate / Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 1, 2 & 3 b) Malaysian Skills Diploma / Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) Level 4 c) Malaysian Skills Advance Diploma / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) Level 5 d) Statement of Achievement / Penyata Pencapaian (PC) No person shall be awarded a Certificate unless he/she satisfies the requirements set by Malaysian Skills Certification System. Candidates after being assessed and verified and fulfilled Malaysian Skills Certification requirements and 3 months of on-job-training (OJT) shall be awarded with Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia in CGI Video Editing Management (Level 4). 5. OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES The CGI Video Editing Management (Level 4) personnel are competent in performing the following core competencies:- Audio Visual Media Planning CGI Visual Offline Quality Evaluation CGI Online Audio Visual Editing Media Master Administration Elective Competencies Optionally, the CGI Video Editing Management (Level 4) personnel are competent in performing the following elective competency: Audio Post Production Final Editing Audio Post Production Final Mix vii

9 6. WORKING CONDITIONS CGI Video editing management personnel work in a studio or suite environment and use high-end computers and editing software. These studio environments are usually light controlled and air-conditioned. Some independent video editor may work at the client s location, remotely or from home-based businesses. CGI Video editing management personnel employed by post-production house usually work up to 18 hour shifts. However, like their freelance counterparts, evening and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines. He/she usually works as part of a group on the same project and is likely to have regular meetings (dailies/reviews) with the other team members or departments. He/she usually works with private and confidential projects. Physically, he/she usually sits down for more than 8 hours a day and faces computer monitors that maybe stressful to the body and the eyes. Due to the demanding nature of the work, the personnel may edit the same task repetitively until all parties satisfied with the outcome. 7. EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS Over the years, Malaysia has witnessed tremendous growth in the creative multimedia industry with increasing employment opportunities, recipient to numerous international awards and the establishment of various funds to help promote the industry. Malaysia is now seen as a significant player in the Asian region and we are poised for further growth. For the past 6 years, the industry has displayed a cumulative average growth rate between 9-10% with our companies revenues reaching RM7 billion in The possibilities are endless Creative Multimedia is not just merely entertainment. MSC Malaysia aims to produce high quality, world-class creative technology inventors who would dare to explore the industry to its full potential. For the past six years, companies under MSC Malaysia s Creative Multimedia Cluster (CMC) have displayed an encouraging cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) between 9-10% with companies revenues reaching RM6.99 billion in From 2011 to 2012, new investments by companies under CMC increased by 32%, which is equivalent to an additional RM0.3 billion to the country s GDP. This has also resulted in the creation of 1,887 new jobs. This achievement combined with the efforts in place under the National Key Economic Area Communications, Content and Infrastructure of the Economic Transformation Programme driven by PEMANDU, the industry is on track to contribute an additional RM35.7 billion to the country s GDP and create over 43,163 jobs by viii

10 A growing number of local companies are engaged for outsourced post-production work. This has subsequently elevated the standards and international awareness towards the creative industry in Malaysia. Currently, we are experiencing great prospects of growth in post-production; particularly in Malaysia and the world. Demand for creative talents far outpaces the supply to the industry s urgent needs. Reference: Employment Opportunities With respect to employment opportunities of the CGI video editing management personnel, other related occupations are: Short film maker Film editor Offline editor Online editor TV series editor Event editor Advertising in-house editor Digital archiver Video colourist Video quality controller Film and video censorship Video editing trainer List of Industries Other related industries with respect to employment opportunities for the CGI video editing management personnel are: Advertising and marketing Broadcasting Education training Production house Film Production and Post-Production Animation ix

11 8. CAREER ADVANCEMENT Training for advancement Advancement depends largely on job performance and the number of projects successfully undertaken or completed. Higher level positions may require them to pursue certifications from the trainings such as Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Video and Audio Production and relevant certified professional trainings. Industrial / Professional Recognition The professional recognition for this particular job title is given by the industry itself. No standard reference of the professional qualification for this job title is currently available. However, the expert panel of this workshop suggested associations with the following bodies to substantiate personal recognition in this field: Editors Club of PROFIMA Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (FINAS) Creative Content Industry Guild (CCIG) 9. SOURCE OF INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION Local Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) MSC Malaysia Headquarters Persiaran APEC, 63000, Cyberjaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Telephone: , Fax: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia Off Persiaran Multimedia Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan Telephone: , Fax: Persatuan Pekerja Professional Filem Malaysia 2738 D Jalan Changkat Pertama Taman Permata Kuala Lumpur Telephone: x

12 10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Director General of Department of Skills Development (DSD) would like to extend his gratitude, the organisations and individuals who have been involved in developing this standard. 1. Noraizah Mohammad 2. Yap Ken Song 3. Nik Haslinda 4. Arul Kumaran xi

13 11. NOSS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1 Ahmad Faudzi Bin Musib 2 Ahmad Ridhwan B Abd Razak 3 Dzul Karnain Bin Abdullah 4 Fariz Reza Abdul Ghani 5 Hamdan Adnan 6 Mohd Hafiz Kamaruzaman 7 Muhammad Faisal bin Ghazali 8 Muhammad Zaidi Abu Bakar 9 Nor Iman Ab. Rahim 10 Rizal bin Busu 11 Shahril Fahazmi bin Musa 12 Sheheide Sheh Omar 13 Vincent Lim Wing Soon 14 Zul Affan bin Ramli 15 Harris Iskandar bin Nordin COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR NOSS TITLE CGI VIDEO EDITING MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 4) FACILITATOR Senior Lecturer, Universiti Putra Malaysia Video editor/ VFX artist Mira Digital Sdn. Bhd. Lecturer, National Culture, Arts and Heritage Academy (ASWARA) Audio Engineer, Erama Creative Sdn. Bhd. Lecturer, National Culture, Arts and Heritage Academy (ASWARA) Lecturer National Culture, Arts and Heritage Academy (ASWARA) Managing Director/Mastering Engineer, Pro-DG Projects Sdn. Bhd. Video Editor, Studio Voxel Sdn. Bhd. Head of Post Production, Vision Animation Sdn. Bhd. (MSC Status Company) Managing Director, Ribu Production Producer/Director Linktree Sdn Bhd Lecturer - 3D Animation and Visual Effects KRU Academy Head of Production, Erama Music & Media Academy Lecturer, National Culture, Arts and Heritage Academy (ASWARA) Malaysian Academy of Creative Technology Sdn Bhd (MACIT) (MSC Status Company) xii

14 COMPETENCY PROFILE CHART (CPC) SECTOR SUB SECTOR JOB AREA NOSS TITLE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA AUDIO VISUAL FINALISING CGI VIDEO EDITING MANAGEMENT JOB LEVEL FOUR (4) JOB AREA CODE COMPETENCY COMPETENCY UNIT (CU) CORE AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA PLANNING CGI VISUAL OFFLINE QUALITY EVALUATION CGI ONLINE AUDIO VISUAL EDITING MEDIA MASTER ADMINISTRATION C01 C02 C03 C04 ELECTIVE AUDIO POST PRODUCTION FINAL EDITING E01 AUDIO POST PRODUCTION FINAL MIX E02 1

15 COMPETENCY PROFILE (CP) SECTOR SUB SECTOR JOB AREA NOSS TITLE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA AUDIO VISUAL FINALISING CGI VIDEO EDITING MANAGEMENT LEVEL FOUR (4) CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 1. Audio Visual Media Planning Visual media planning is a preediting process where raw/referenced audio and visual materials are segregated and analysed for its suitability to use in the project. The person who is competent in this competency shall be able to compile visual editing sources, interpret visual editing project brief, analyse audio and visual elements and prepare working checklist The outcome of this competency 1. Compile visual editing sources 1.1 Visual editing sources obtained according to project requirement 1.2 Editing sources digitisation (ingest) arrangement organized according to project requirement 1.3 Types of editing sources segregation organized into project folder according to project requirement 1.4 Sources compilation finalised according to project requirement 2

16 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria is to verify the materials to be used are suitable with the project requirement. 2. Interpret visual editing project brief 2.1 Visual editing concepts reviewed according to project requirement 2.2 Visual editing treatment determined according to project requirement 2.3 Visual editing technique confirmed based on project requirement 3. Analyse audio and visual elements 3.1 Audio and visual elements inspected according to project requirement 3.2 Audio and visual elements suitability determined according to project requirement 3.3 Audio and video elements applied into editing software sequence 3

17 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 4. Prepare working checklist 4.1 Production work schedule obtained 4.2 Job task received and confirmed according to production work schedule 4.3 Task allocated to subordinate based on requirement to improve quality, development speed or technical specification. 4.4 Scheduling updated based on project requirement 4.5 Working checklist submitted to superior 2. CGI Visual Offline Quality Evaluation CGI visual offline quality evaluation is a part of postproduction process, in which selected raw/referenced visuals are compiled and placed into sequence of a video editing software. 1. Prepare offline sequence evaluation requirement 1.1 Script obtained according to production procedure 1.2 Script interpreted according to project brief 1.3 Offline sequence obtained according to production procedure 4

18 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria The person who is competent in this competency shall be able to prepare offline sequence evaluation requirement, evaluate offline sequence quality and prepare offline sequence evaluation report. The outcome of this competency is to verify the rough cut to be used as a guide for on-line editing, audio production and client preview in accordance with the project brief. 2. Evaluate offline sequence quality 2.1 Offline sequence inspected according to director, script or storyboard requirement 2.2 Editing technique and audio elements evaluated according to script and project requirement 2.3 Offline sequence presentation session arranged for client preview 2.4 Offline sequence rectified (if required) according to client s or director s requirement 2.5 Rectified offline sequence submitted to audio department for audio post production 3. Prepare offline sequence evaluation report 3.1 Rectification results compiled 3.2 Offline sequence evaluation report updated according to rectification done 3.3 Offline sequence evaluation report submitted to superior 5

19 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 3. CGI Online Audio Visual Editing CGI online audio visual editing is a post-production non-linear video editing process that is performed in the final stage of a video production. It occurs after offline editing. Online editing focuses on image quality, colour grading, maintaining broadcast video specifications, detailed effects work, titles, audio levels and editing enhancement. The person who is competent in this competency shall be able to review online sequence, update online sequences, confirm online editing sequence and update production checklist. The outcome of this competency is to produce a full quality final 1. Review online sequences 1.1 Online sequences and script obtained according to production procedure 1.2 Script interpreted according to production procedure 1.3 Online sequence assessed according to offline sequence evaluation report 2. Update online sequences 2.1 Final CGI clip, titling / supers and graphic inspected to comply with project requirement 2.2 Visual sequence enhancement performed according to project requirement (if required) 2.3 Final audio track restriped into editing sequences 6

20 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria product that meets creative and aesthetic requirements in accordance to with the project brief. 3. Confirm final online editing sequence 3.1 Final online editing sequence presented to client 3.2 Contact report (meeting minutes) prepared according to client s comments 3.3 Rectification executed according to contact report 3.4 Final online editing sequence validated according to client s requirement 4. Update production checklist 4.1 Production checklist obtained 4.2 Rectification work result compiled 4.3 Production checklist recorded with final updates 7

21 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 4. Media Asset Management Media master administration is a process of reviewing, mastering and archiving final sequences as per project requirement. 1. Review master output submission requirements 1.1 Master output submission requirements determined according to project specification The person who is competent in this competency shall be able to review master output submission requirements, execute mastering process and prepare media for archiving 1.2 Submission mode determined based on types of medium submission specification and project requirements 1.3 Output setting applied according to types of medium submission specification. The outcome of this competency is to produce a final product that meets the client s requirement. 2. Execute mastering process 2.1 Sequence timeline reviewed according to project requirement 2.2 Final sequence exported as master data according to project specification 2.3 Master data converted into required medium according to broadcast technical specification 8

22 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 3. Prepare media for archiving 3.1 Archival format and archive storage capacity confirmed according to production requirement 3.2 Project assets categorized and compiled for archiving 3.3 Project assets folders archived to designated storage 3.4 Archiving report completed and submitted to superior 5. Audio Post Production for Final Editing Audio production final editing is a process to review audio track and verify the format, voice, music and sound effect and foley are synchronized with timeline. 1. Determine audio track for final edit 1.1 Audio track received and reviewed according to job sheet/project brief 1.2 Audio track reviewed and confirmed for final edit in accordance with project requirements The person who is competent in 9

23 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria this work shall be able to determine and verify audio track for final edit, analyse audio track and perform final editing. The outcome of the CU is to prepare sound materials for next stage of production of sound design development so that it is performed in accordance with project requirement and timeline. 2. Verify audio track for final edit 2.1 File naming convention and format checked and verified in accordance with project requirements 2.2 Voice, music, sound effect, foley editing verified in accordance with project requirements 2.3 Timeline synchronization checked and verified in accordance with project requirements 3. Analyse audio track 3.1 Audio track reviewed and analysed 3.2 Audio track evaluated for amendment in accordance with project requirements 4. Perform final editing 4.1 Audio track amended in accordance with project requirements 4.2 Audio tract reviewed and finalised for editing 4.3 Audio track final editing confirmed in accordance with project requirements 4.4 Audio track final editing work presented/verified and confirmed by superior 10

24 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 6. Audio Post Production Final Mix Audio post production final mix is a process to improvise the sound design so that audio track is analysed and audited for level, balancing, dynamic, effect processing, panning and automation in a calibrated control room prior to final rendering. The person who is competent in this work shall be able to verify room requirements, verify audio track pre-mix, perform audio track levelling and balancing, perform audio track equalization, sound effect processing, audio track panning and automation and finally perform the audio rendering. The outcome of the CU is to enable enhancement of audio 1. Verify studio rooms and equipments calibration requirements 2. Verify audio track pre-mix 1.1 Control room monitoring level is checked and verified 1.2 Control room is calibrated in accordance with Fletcher Munson equal loudness contour 1.3 Equipments calibrated according to standard requirements (AES/EBU) 2.1 Audio track pre-mix obtained and analysed for level, balancing, dynamic, effect processing, panning and automation 2.2 Pre-mix performed and finalised in accordance with project requirements 2.3 Audio track pre-mixed confirmed and ready for final mix 11

25 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria quality in accordance with project requirements as well as Audio Engineering Society /European Broadcasting Union (AES3) Standard. 3. Perform digital and/or analogue audio track levelling 3.1 Level meter (VU- Volume Unit and PPM Peak Program Meter) referred and evaluated based on project requirements 3.2 Input gain with reference to VU and PPM adjusted and set 3.3 Audio track gain level setted and confirmed in accordance with project requirements 4. Perform audio track balancing 4.1 Audio mix at various volume level audited in accordance with project requirements 4.2 Audibility of each track ensured in accordance with project requirements 4.3 Appropriate balance of each track ensured in accordance with project requirements 4.4 Audio track balancing confirmed in accordance with project requirements 12

26 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 5. Perform audio equalization 5.1 Sound sweetening is applied to meet quality benchmark 5.2 Frequency decibel (db) level adjusted in accordance with project requirements 5.3 Audio equalization confirmed in accordance with project requirements 6. Perform audio track dynamic processing 6.1 Dynamic processor engaged in accordance with project requirements. 6.2 Audio track assigned to dynamic processing 6.3 Audio track dynamic processing confirmed in accordance with project requirements 13

27 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 7. Perform sound effect processing 8. Perform audio track panning 7.1 Sounds sources and effect determined based on project requirement 7.2 Audio track sound effect processor engaged and adjusted in accordance with processor parameter 7.3 Sound effect processing confirmed in accordance with project requirements 8.1 Panning perspective checked and verified 8.2 Panoramic image adjusted and fine tuned 8.3 Audio track panning confirmed in accordance with project requirements 14

28 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 9. Perform audio track automation 9.1 Level and equalizer automations written in accordance with project requirements 9.2 Sound dynamic and sound effect processor automations written in accordance with project requirements 9.3 Panning automation written in accordance with project requirements 9.4 Audio channel(s) and signal processor(s) switch automation written in accordance with project requirements 9.5 Audio track automation confirmed in accordance with project requirements 15

29 CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activities Performance Criteria 10. Perform audio rendering 10.1 Project requirement format checked and verified 10.2 Specified duration, stem and format rendered in accordance with project requirements 10.3 Audio rendering is performed and confirmed in accordance with project requirements 10.4 Audio optimization performed in reference to mastering process based on project requirement 16

30 CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU) SECTOR SUB SECTOR JOB AREA NOSS TITLE COMPETENCY UNIT TITLE LEARNING OUTCOME INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA AUDIO VISUAL FINALISING CGI VIDEO EDITING MANAGEMENT AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA PLANNING The outcome of this competency is to verify the materials to be used are suitable with the project requirement. Upon completion of this competency unit, the trainee will be able to: Compile visual editing sources Interpret visual editing project brief Analyse audio and visual elements Prepare working checklist PRE-REQUISITE NIL COMPETENCY UNIT CODE C01 LEVEL Four (4) TRAINING DURATION 120 hours CREDIT VALUES 12 Work Activities Related Knowledge Related Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria 1. Compile visual editing sources i. Type of visual editing sources such as:- Rushes Script Storyboard ii. Ingesting technique such as:- Importing files Copy files i. Obtain visual editing sources ii. iii. Arrange editing sources digitisation (ingest) Monitor editing sources digitisation (ingest) work Attitude i. Creative and analytical mind in selecting shots ii. Proper segregate shots into bin Related Knowledge 6 Related Knowledge Lecture Discussion i. Type of visual editing sources categorized based on type of sources ii. Visual editing sources transferred to hard disk 17

31 Work Activities Related Knowledge Related Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria Capture files Scan from source iii. Editing software iv. Type of project materials such as: Tape Hard disk (data) Film Stills photo / graphic Footages from archive v. Segregation technique on folder structure such as: Asset Footage Output iv. Establish folder structure v. Organize editing sources segregation by folder structure in internal / external storage vi. Verify sources compilation iii. Knowledgeable in footages material iv. Follow project requirement v. Adhere to housekeeping procedure vi. Cautious to the office environment Safety i. Safety cautious in the work place ii. Adhere to work area ergonomics practice Related Skills 6 Related Skills Demonstration Observation Project / case study iii. Visual editing sources organised according to folder structure iv. Organised footages labelled 2. Interpret visual editing project brief i. Sources of visual editing concept such as:- Storyboard Script ii. Types of visual editing treatment for:- Mood Style i. Interpret storyboard and script ii. iii. Review visual editing concepts Determine visual editing treatment iv. Confirm editing technique Attitude i. Analytical and creative mind ii. Meticulous in reviewing project script iii. Adhere to housekeeping procedure Related Knowledge 24 Related Skills 24 Related Knowledge Lecture Discussion Related Skills Demonstration i. Visual editing concept identified ii. Visual editing treatment briefed iii. Editing technique identified and 18

32 Work Activities Related Knowledge Related Skills iii. Types of editing technique such as:- Parallel editing Continuity editing Attitude / Safety / Environmental Safety i. Safety cautious in the work place Training Hours Delivery Mode Observation Project / case study Assessment Criteria selected Overlapping editing Temporal editing Elliptical editing ii. Adhere to work area ergonomics practice Rhythmic editing Graphical editing 3. Analyse audio and visual elements i. Types of visual elements such as:- Still photos Stock footages Animation sequences ii. Types of audio elements such as:- Voice over Background music Sound effects Sound design iii. Audio and video elements sequencing technique i. Obtain audio and visual elements ii. iii. Inspect audio and visual elements Determine audio and visual elements suitability iv. Apply audio and video elements into editing software sequence Attitude i. Analytical and creative mind ii. Meticulous in reviewing audio and visual elements iii. Up-to-date in editing software knowledge Safety i. Safety cautious in the work place ii. Adhere to work area ergonomics Related Knowledge 27 Related Skills 27 Related Knowledge Lecture Discussion Related Skills Demonstration Observation Project / case study i. Audio and visual elements received from superior ii. Possible barriers and problems during inspection verified and confirmed iii. Types of audio elements identified and categorized iv. Elements sequencing technique that 19

33 Work Activities Related Knowledge Related Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental practice Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria suits the execution of the task identified and selected 4. Prepare working checklist i. Production work schedule ii. Editing job sheet content such as:- Personnel in charge Task to do Time allocation Project technical specification i. Interpret production work schedule ii. iii. Confirm task received Allocate task to subordinate iv. Update working checklist scheduling v. Submit working checklist to superior Attitude i. Analytical and creative mind ii. Meticulous in reviewing project script iii. Resourceful in selecting editor iv. Resourceful in booking studio for editing v. Skilful in planning working timeframe vi. Resourceful in selecting editing software Safety i. Safety cautious in the work place Related Knowledge 3 Related Skills 3 Related Knowledge Lecture Discussion Related Skills Demonstration Observation Project / case study i. Production work schedule identified and confirmed ii. Working task determined based on production work schedule iii. Task allocation allocated based on requirement to project quality, development speed or to anticipate technical issues iv. Working checklist updated based on required format 20

34 Work Activities Related Knowledge Related Skills Attitude / Safety / Environmental Training Hours Delivery Mode Assessment Criteria ii. Adhere to work area ergonomics practice v. Working checklist assessed according to production schedule Employability Skills Core Abilities Develop and negotiate staffing plans Prepare project/work plans Utilize science and technology to achieve goals Allocate and record usage of financial and physical resources Delegate responsibility and/or authority Coordinate contract and tender activities Identify and analyse effect of technology on the environment Social Skills 1. Communication skills 2. Conceptual skills 3. Interpersonal skills 4. Learning skills 5. Leadership skills 6. Multitasking and prioritizing 7. Self-discipline 8. Teamwork 21

35 Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM) ITEMS 1. Computer with local area network 2. Data server 3. Media player 4. Transfer cables 5. Editing software 6. Editing sources (tape, hard disk (data), film, stills photo / graphic, footages from archive) 7. Script 8. Storyboard 9. Computer data file of audio elements (voice over, background music, sound effects, sound design) 10. Computer data file of visual elements (still photos, stock footages, animation sequences) 11. Sample of editing job sheet RATIO (TEM: Trainees) 1:1 1:25 1:25 As required 1:1 As required 1:1 1:1 As required As required 1:1 22

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37 GLOSSARY TERMS Ingest RAW Storyboard Offline edit Online edit CGI Master Output Rushes Aspect ratio Resolution DESCRIPTION The process of capturing video onto a computer. When used to describe video, means that the video data is uncompressed A script complete with pictures representing each shot. Is to create a EDL (edit decision list) that will be used in putting together the final online version of a production. This can be done with relatively inexpensive equipment using low-resolution copies of the original footage. After an offline edit the sequence is reassembled using high resolution media for the final output, normally using an EDL as a reference. This means that only the footage used in the final output needs to be recaptured, thus saving on storage space Computer-generated imagery is the application of computer graphics to create or contribute to images in art, printed media, video games, films, television programs, commercials, videos, and simulators. The visual scenes may be dynamic or static, and may be two-dimensional (2D), though the term "CGI" is most commonly used to refer to 3D computer graphics used for creating scenes or special effects in films and television. As the name implies, a master file generally refers to a single, self-contained digital file that matches or exceeds the codec quality of the original camera acquisition. In most scenarios, the final video gets compressed or converted for multiple uses. Because of all this reformatting, it s really important that you start out with the best quality image that you can. This file should be created with a very high quality codec, rendered at very high quality settings. Raw, unedited footage shot. The ratio of image width to height. 4:3 refers to standard definition television, whereas 16:9 commonly refers to widescreen. It can also be expressed in decimal form such as 2.35:1. The amount of data used to make up a digital video or audio file, specified as the number of pixels (for video) or the number of sample bits (for audio). 17

38 Frame rate Colour banding Flickering Field The number of frames played every second. The standard film frame rate is 24 fps, with NTSC video at fps and PAL video at 25 fps. Shooting higher than these rates will result in slow-motion footage and shooting lower will result in fast-motion. Colour banding is a problem of inaccurate colour presentation in computer graphics. In 24 bit colour modes, 8 bits per channel is usually considered sufficient to render images in Rec. 709 or srgb. However, in some cases there is a risk of producing abrupt changes between shades of the same colour. Flicker is a visible fading between cycles displayed on video displays, especially the refresh interval on cathode ray tube (CRT) based computer screens. Flicker occurs on CRTs when they are driven at a low refresh rate, allowing the brightness to drop for time intervals sufficiently long to be noticed by a human eye. Interlaced video is split into two fields: one comprising the odd-numbered scan lines, and the other comprising the even lines. There are 60 fields for every second of NTSC video. 18