The qualification is called NCFE Using Video 9770 and must be presented in the form of a Portfolio accompanied by a Video Tape with the students Edited Movies. There are 5 Units in total that students must past in order to gain the qualification which are as follows:
Unit 01 | How
Video Works |
Unit 02 | Planning
A Video Recording |
Unit 03 | Using The
Camcorder |
Unit 04 | Editing
A Simple Sequence |
Unit 05 | Editing
Original Material |
Unit
02: Planning A Video Recording
Prepare a shooting script
Prepare a shooting schedule (Shooting Order)
Prepare a storyboard
Explain the functions of a shooting script, shooting schedule and storyboard
Explain the relationship between the three documents
List the common terminology used in planning documents
Describe the conventions of composition used in planning documents
Unit
03: Using The Camcorder
Plan a sequence of shots
Select appropriate equipment and accessories
Prepare and transport equipment
Shoot a sequence of shots, editing in camera
Explain the time required for setting up and taking shots
State the range of potential hazards when recording
Arrange location and complementary camera positions
Shoot the main take(s)
Shoot the insert(s) and cutaway(s)
Produce the storyboard and editing script indicating how the shots will be compiled
to produce the edited sequence
Describe the effect of different camera angles
Anticipate visual and physical obstruction
State the safe practices to be observed when handling equipment on location
State the function of cutaways
Describe the need for continuity of sound and lighting
Unit
04: Editing A Simple Sequence
Describe the purpose of an editing script
State the
content of an editing script
State the use of cutaways
State the purpose of laying a control track
Describe the importance of maintaining continuity of sound and vision
Describe how to use a VCR
Describe the use of editing facilities
Unit
05: Editing Original Material
State the main criteria for acceptable quality of visual and audio material
Describe the operation of the audio recorder
Describe the use of 'wild' soundtrack
Describe how to use a VCR
Describe the use of editing facilities
Explain the relationship between shot sequences, sound and lighting
Explain the relationship of shot length, movement, pace and content