Unit 23

N034136 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Digital Media (QCF) – Issue 4 – January 2013 © Pearson Education Limited 2013

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Unit 23: Capture Pictures and Sound forNon-linear Editing

Unit code: D/600/8457

QCF level: 3

Credit value: 8

Guided learning hours: 50

Unit aim

The unit aims to enable learners to capture pictures, graphics and sound from various formats, in preparation for non-linear editing. It involves finding out what source materials to use and what has to be captured, obtaining the materials needed and assessing their technical quality. They will be able to check that the system and equipment are ready for the work, and to line up picture and sound. It also involves identifying and storing captures materials, monitoring technical quality and dealing with any problems that may arise. This is a technical editing unit.

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria determine the standard required to achieve the unit. On completion of this unit a learner should:

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

1 Understand key issues relating to capturing pictures and sound

1.1 Identify the function of capturing equipment

1.2 Explain the reasons why materials are captured

1.3 Describe different formats of logs, explaining how they are used

1.4 Explain how to deal with copyright protected materials


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1.5 Explain how considerations of picture and sound levels, format, aspect ratio and compression differ when material is for on-line or off-line use

1.6 Identify problems involved in working with high definition materials

1.7 Explain how to capture standard definition materials onto high definition projects

2 Be able to prepare the source materials required

2.1 Obtain relevant information on source materials and outcomes required

2.2 Identify and locate specified materials from written and verbal specifications

2.3 Log format changes required 2.4 Use aspect ratio or other

format/standard conversion to rectify any problems

2.5 Provide sufficient supplies of working materials which are ready for use

2.6 Implement arrangements for source materials in unsuitable formats to be transferred to the correct format

2.7 Assess accurately the technical quality of source materials, taking any required remedial action


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3 Be able to operate the system and equipment competently

3.1 Select an appropriate resolution and storage location, ensuring there is sufficient storage available at the required resolution

3.2 Ensure the line up is correct and to the required technical standards

3.3 Take remedial action if equipment problems occur

3.4 Check and line up correctly picture and sound levels and audio format as required

4 Be able to capture materials 4.1 Input accurate information about source materials during capture

4.2 Select correct time code source during capture

4.3 Select specified tracks accurately for capturing from source materials

4.4 Monitor the technical quality to identify any problems during the capturing process

4.5 Store captured materials as required, ensuring that they are labelled accurately and unambiguously

4.6 Maintain accurate records in the required format

5 Be able to liaise with relevant parties

5.1 Check unclear or ambiguous requirements promptly with the relevant parties

5.2 Report technical quality problems to the relevant parties

5.3 Report equipment problems to the relevant parties

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