Course Title: Operate a non-linear editing system

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2007

Course Code: VART5857C

Course ID: 040201

Course Title: Operate a non-linear editing system

School: 345T Creative Media

Program Code: C5134 - Diploma of Screen

Course Contact : Adam Lovell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4976

Course Contact Email: adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Patrick Troy
Phone                0412 376 573
Email                patrick.troy@on the.net.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

Students will learn the skills and knowledge to operate a non-linear editing system for editing digital media for the screen.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUFEDT05A Operate a non-linear editing system

Element:

Complete work operations

Performance Criteria:

· Report and document any equipment that is damaged and requires maintenance to the relevant personnel
· Leave the work site in the original or improved condition, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on the site

Element:

Digitise the picture and sound footage

Performance Criteria:

· Log the source material using timecodes and shot descriptions
· Select a suitable resolution rate for digitising the footage, based on the amount of footage to be digitised and the hard drive space available
· Digitise the source material into the edit suite's hard drive storage system ensuring that it is digitised using the correct time codes and source tape numbers are used
· Create and use a batch digitise list to digitise selected sequences according to the shot list documentation and to ensure that the creative requirements of the edit are met
· Import video and still graphics from a range of sources and file formats, if required
· Save the digitised picture, sound and any still graphics into the correct file formats

Element:

Edit the picture and sound footage according to the requirements of the brief

Performance Criteria:

· Edit the picture, sound and any still graphics into the required sequence, according to the creative requirements of the brief
· Use program functions to create and insert graphics, transitions and special effects into the compilation, if required
· Take sound output levels into account
· Review technical quality of edited material and monitor to identify potential problems in editing or digitising processes, taking remedial action as necessary to improve technical quality
· Use effective file management techniques throughout the editing process
· Back up data at regular and frequent intervals
· Monitor amount of hard drive space required on a regular basis, taking action to maintain sufficient hard drive space for the duration of the edit

Element:

Export the compiled sequences and files and archive the edit job

Performance Criteria:

· Re digitise the sequenced compilation using the correct formats and settings, as required
· Playout the finished edit to the appropriate storage media and create copies, as required
· Create an edit decision list (EDL) and store to disk
· Ensure that the edited footage is transferred from the disk store of the digital editing system to a data recorder or disk for archiving
· Clear the disk store of the edit, when it is determined the edit has been completed

Element:

Prepare to use the editing equipment

Performance Criteria:

· Determine timelines for the completion of various stages of the editing process to ensure deadlines can be met
· Select the appropriate software to meet the editing requirements and check that it is operational
· Check all editing hardware equipment to ensure it is functioning and is suitable for the required outcome
· Deal with any faults in the editing equipment in accordance with organisational procedures
· Source and obtain editing consumable materials and ensure that materials are available in sufficient quantities to meet the editing schedule and budgetary requirements
· Patch input devices to recording devices and check to ensure they are functioning
· Receive source material to be edited and ensure the format is compatible with the editing equipment
· Handle source material with care to avoid damage
· Complete any documentation required to document the receipt of material

Element:

Refine the edit

Performance Criteria:

· Use the editing software program to view the sequenced production/program and refine the edit
· Check that all insertion points and edits are clean, smooth and meet the production requirements
· Manipulate the software to solve any identified problems with image or sound
· File and retrieve shots and sequences as required according to the operation instructions of the equipment

Learning Outcomes


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Overview of Learning Activities


Details of Learning Activities

Demonstration, class discussion and practical exercises.


Teaching Schedule

1  
Orientation
2   
Introductions
Look at previous work
Define key areas of learning for the semester
Overview of Editing Theory
-    Storytelling,
-    Perspective/Empathy
-    External influences eg team work, resources
-    Media Management principles
Familiarise with any new equipment
Re-familiarise with FCP
-    Operator styles and layout
-    Workflow
-    Settings
-    Media Management tools
Look at related software
3
Organising clips into Bins, Insert/Overwrite edits, 3 point editing
Making Sequences & Nests, Slice & Dice
Editing decisions for flow, tempo, action.
Editing Dialogue Exercise – The Visitor
4
Slip & Slide & Roll
Trim Editing
5
What to leave in and what to take out
Visual storytelling
Creating Mood - The Runaway Train
Importing various formats – preparing material
6
Working in a networked environment
Teamwork & Taking Direction
Negotiating creative collaborations - talking through ideas        Assessment Project 1
7
Edit Camera Project 1
Working with Audio, sync, levels, mixing
Creating background music: Soundtrack
Cutting on a beat, off a beat, creating mood with music
Music Videos vs Nature Documentary
8  
Edit Sound Exercise  – correcting sound
9   
Edit Exercise – 30 sec Commercial
10
Creating Edls
Batch Capturing
11
Creating Edls
Batch Capturing                                                     Assessment Project 2
Edit Camera Exercise 2
12
Filters, Clip Attributes Motion, Keyframing, Clip Speed, Transitions
Titles - working with Livetype
13
Exporting for other uses
AFX, ProTools, Quicktime, Compressor, Web ready , CD Rom, DVD
14
Exporting for other uses
AFX, ProTools, Quicktime, Compressor, Web ready , CD Rom, DVD       Assessment Project 3
Edit Camera Exercise 3
15    
Recapturing an Offline Project
16    
Recapturing an Offline Project                                         Assessment Project 4
17    
Colour Correction
18   
Edit Exercise – Power USER

Overview of Learning Resources


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Recommended Books                Carlton Ref #        Carlton CD Ref #
Nonlinear Editing        778.5235 B989    CSW778.5235 B989
Final Cut Pro HD        778.593 W549    CSW778.593 W549


References


Other Resources

-    Portable Hard Drive (supplied by student NB Cannot participate without this item
-    Headphones/plugs (supplied by student)
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-    Appropriate software in computer labs
-    Mini DV tapes, blank CD Roms and blank DVD-Rs (supplied by student)
-    Final Cut Pro Hd For Mac Os X by Lisa Brenneis (supplied by student)
-    Material for editing will be provided
-    Some class notes will be provided


Overview of Assessment

4 X Practical projects to be completed during class.


Assessment Tasks

4 in class projects                            25% each project   

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