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Manipulate assets to meet the requirements of the production workflow

URN: SKSDP5
Business Sectors (Suites): Production Workflow
Developed by: ScreenSkills
Approved on: 30 Mar 2023

Overview

​This standard is about working with assets and putting them into the formats required for the different stages of production. It involves transcoding, using file transfer software, managing latency and an awareness of the effects of codec and compression rates. It requires a continuous focus on the production workflow and the effect of different formats on current and future quality, including avoiding problems caused by repeated transcoding.

This standard is could apply to anyone involved with formatting assets during post production.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. ​use information from reliable sources to identify requirements for the assets you are working with
  2. transcode assets into formats that will meet quality requirements for current and later stages of production
  3. use formats that will avoid problems caused by repeated transcoding
  4. use systems and installation hardware in line with manufacturers' instructions
  5. use file transfer software in line with developers' instructions
  6. check that latency will not have an adverse effect on outputs
  7. follow defined file structure conventions in line with organisational requirements
  8. seek advice and support when required
  9. produce assets for viewing that are compatible with clients' viewing software
  10. deliver your work within the time and quality parameters of the workflow

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. ​production workflow requirements and where to obtain information on them
  2. the other people involved and their expectations for asset formats
  3. how to assess quality parameters and deliver to required quality
  4. the compatibilities and formats required when transcoding
  5. how to manage the variables and problems that can be caused by repeated transcoding
  6. the system and naming conventions to use to ensure version control
  7. the quality and other implications of different codecs and compression rates
  8. the formats of assets required for different stages of production
  9. how to produce assets in different formats
  10. how assets will be delivered and exported
  11. the implications of latency and how to manage it
  12. the final deliverable of the assets
  13. the impact the final deliverable will have on how content is shot and recorded
  14. where and how files will be stored
  15. the benefits of making more formats than required
  16. the software clients will use for viewing
  17. the aspect ratio required for archive media
  18. how to resolve issues with non-compatible formats
  19. reliable sources of advice and support

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

30 Mar 2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

ScreenSkills

Original URN

SKSDP05

Relevant Occupations

VFX Technician, Editor, Assistant Editor , Data Operations, Audio Assistant

SOC Code

3416

Keywords

production; post production; transcoding; file transfer; software; codec; compression rates; assets; workflow; quality; round tripping; film; TV;