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File Format and Aspect Ratio
The video should be delivered as a standard definition QuickTime movie.
Please export a down conversion of the HD project to standard definition NTSC DV or H264 file type.
Aspect Ratio 4:3 with 16:9 letterbox or 16:9 non letterbox. Letter box is preferred since it gives a safe area to place the time code burn in window.
Frame Rate
Please specify your Frame Rate. 23.98 or 29.97 and 24 or 30.
It is preferred that your video file frame rate matches the frame rate of the audio OMF export.
Timecode
The video should have a time code “burn in window” with contiguous (no breaks or duplications in timecode) count that matches the picture edit.
It is extremely helpful that all parties working on the project have the same video with the same burn in window to aid in spotting and note updates. Parties include the sound editor, picture editor, music composer and director.
It is helpful to have a second copy of the video without obstruction from burn in window if letter box is not used.
Leaders
The video should have a head and tail pop that matches the Audio OMF Export.
It is preferred to have a professional standard Academy Leader with a single frame pop on “2” two seconds before FFOA (first frame of action) and a single frame pop “2” two seconds after the LFOA (Last Frame of Action).
Each network has a specific head leader that will sometimes vary from the academy leader standard. Please submit your projects current network delivery specification if this is the case.
It is preferred to have a professional standard Timecode alignment so that the roll over to 1hr is on the FFOA. The standard academy leader would start at the "picture start mark" at 00:59:52;00 and end at the FFOA 01:00:00;00.
If your show is broken into acts for broadcast please have an additional sync pop in between acts.
Snap On Segments
If you have snap on segments for altered running times please submit this at the end of the regular program. Please provide a list of time code points where each snap on will be inserted in the program. For example snap on 1 is inserted in the main program at 01;13;25;00.
Guide Track
The video should have a guide track of the audio from the Avid or Final Cut Pro. The guide track should have the mix balance created by the picture editor. The video guide track should include the head and tail sync pop.
Multiple Film Reels
If your project is shot on film and is split into AB reels for negative cut and return to film printing, please include a LFOA list. The LFOA list is a list of the exact footage and Timecode of the Last Frame Of Action for each reel.
Audio EDL
If you have kept track of your original production audio Timecode with your auxiliary list or audio list in the Avid work station you are a pro and will know that we need the audio-only EDL from your edit for each reel or act.
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