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Unit 23: Capture Pictures and Sound for
Non-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

2. Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
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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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Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
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