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Production Masters - 444

Production Masters:
- Do not include Color Bars, Leader, Slates, or Tones.
- Contain 8 discrete audio channels.
  - 2 discrete channels are acceptable if 5.1 mix is not created.
- 2.0 mixes must be provided as true stereo Left Only/Right Only (Lo/Ro) audio.
- Start of File (SOF) and First Frame of Program (FFOP) both start at hour 0.
- Last Frame of Program (LFOP) and End of File (EOF) will be the last frame of video and/or audio.
- Safe Action: Follow SMPTE ST 2046-1:2009 - Specifications for Safe Action and Safe Title Areas for Television.
- On some programs you will be required to provide an Evergreen version. If you have an Evergreen version please refer to File Naming Convention section
Types of Production Masters:
- Texted
- Non-Subtitled
- Textless - Created only when 30% or more of the program is texted.
Program Layout for all files unless specified otherwise:

SOF EOF

Program

FFOP LFOP

00:00:00:00

Documentary Style/Unscripted Content

For Documentary Style/Unscripted content where on-screen graphics/chyron are present throughout the program, the preference is to provide a Textless Production Master.

UHD HDR Production Masters

Asset Spec	UHD HDR Production Master 4444XQ - Non-Subtitled - 5.1 and 2.0 UHD HDR Production Master 4444XQ - Texted - 5.1 and 2.0 UHD HDR Production Master 4444XQ - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut.
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Last Frame of Program	Last frame of video and/or audio.
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8 or 2
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only

UHD SDR Production Masters

Asset Spec	UHD SDR Production Master 4444XQ - Non-Subtitled - 5.1 and 2.0 UHD SDR Production Master 4444XQ - Texted - 5.1 and 2.0 UHD SDR Production Master 4444XQ - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8 or 2
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only

HD SDR Production Masters

Asset Spec	HD SDR Production Master 4444XQ - Non-Subtitled - 5.1 and 2.0 HD SDR Production Master 4444XQ - Texted - 5.1 and 2.0 HD SDR Production Master 4444XQ - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8 or 2
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only

UHD Dolby Vision Production Masters

Nearfield 5.1 and 2.0 audio to be sent as separate MXF files.
Dolby Vision Metadata is embedded in the .mxf file and also provided as a sidecar asset.

Asset Spec	UHD Dolby Vision Production Master - Non-Subtitled UHD Dolby Vision Production Master - Texted UHD Dolby Vision Production Master - Textless
File Extension	.mxf (Material Exchange Format)
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	RGB
JPEG 2000 Profile	Main 6, Sub 3, RGB444 12Bit, QE2 Full Range, IMF Lossy Profile, App 2e+ 2020, Color Space Color7: Rec2020 HDR, Mastering Display P3
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Dolby Vision Metadata	CMv4.0 embedded into MXF wrapper
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Near Field Printmaster 5.1 MXF

Asset Spec	Near Field Printmaster 5.1 MXF
File Extension	.mxf
Audio Container	MXF (OP1a)
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	6
Monitoring Levels	79dB - 82dB
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Channel Mapping	6 Channel
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround

Near Field Printmaster 2.0 MXF

Asset Spec	Near Field Printmaster 2.0 MXF
File Extension	.mxf
Audio Container	MXF (OP1a)
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	2
Monitoring Levels	79dB - 82dB
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Channel Mapping	2 Channel
Channel 1	Left Only
Channel 2	Right Only

Production Masters - 422

Production Masters:
- Do not include Color Bars, Leader, Slates, or Tones.
- Contain 8 discrete audio channels.
  - 2 discrete channels are acceptable if 5.1 mix is not created.
- 2.0 mixes must be provided as true stereo Left Only/Right Only (Lo/Ro) audio.
- Start of File (SOF) and First Frame of Program (FFOP) both start at hour 0.
- Last Frame of Program (LFOP) and End of File (EOF) will be the last frame of video and/or audio.
- Safe Action: Follow SMPTE ST 2046-1:2009 - Specifications for Safe Action and Safe Title Areas
  for Television.
- On some programs you will be required to provide an Evergreen version. If you have an Evergreen version please refer to File Naming Convention section
Types of Production Masters:
- Texted
- Non-Subtitled
- Textless - Created only when 30% or more of the program is texted.
Program Layout for all files unless specified otherwise:

SOF EOF

Program

FFOP LFOP

00:00:00:00

Documentary Style/Unscripted Content

For Documentary Style/Unscripted content where on-screen graphics/chyron are present throughout the program, the preference is to provide a Textless Production Master.

UHD HDR Production Masters

Asset Spec	UHD HDR Production Master 422HQ - Non-Subtitled - 5.1 and 2.0 UHD HDR Production Master 422HQ - Texted - 5.1 and 2.0 UHD HDR Production Master 422HQ - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut.
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Last Frame of Program	Last frame of video and/or audio.
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8 or 2
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only

UHD SDR Production Masters

Asset Spec	UHD SDR Production Master 422HQ - Non-Subtitled - 5.1 and 2.0 UHD SDR Production Master 422HQ - Texted - 5.1 and 2.0 UHD SDR Production Master 422HQ - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8 or 2
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only

HD SDR Production Masters

Asset Spec	HD SDR Production Master 422HQ - Non-Subtitled - 5.1 and 2.0 HD SDR Production Master 422HQ - Texted - 5.1 and 2.0 HD SDR Production Master 422HQ - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8 or 2
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only

Textless Element Reels - 444

Do not include Color Bars, Leader, or Tones.
Textless Element Reels do not include any audio.
Slate at SOF to include:
- Label: [UHD or HD] [HDR or SDR] Textless Element Reel
- Show Title:
- Show Code:
- Episode Title: [If applicable]
- Episode #: [If applicable]
- Run Time:
- Date Created:
- Audio Config: Not Applicable
Textless Elements to be provided in sequential order, as they pertain to the program.
Textless Elements must be frame accurate to Production Master.
- Example: If the Production Master first Textless Element is at 00:02:36:12, provide textless shot at 00:00:10:12 on the Textless Element Reel.
- The timecodes will not be the same but the frame numbers will be.
- Black between textless shots will be between 2-3 seconds due to the frame requirement.
In/out points to be set on hard cuts, where no dissolves or transitions are present.
Program Layout:

SOF		EOF
Slate	Black	Textless Elements
8 Sec	2 Sec	FFOP LFOP
00:00:00:00	00:00:08:00	00:00:10:00

Documentary Style/Unscripted Content

For Documentary Style/Unscripted content where on-screen graphics/chyron are present throughout program, the preference is to provide a Textless Production Master. A Textless Element Reel is not required when a Textless Production Master is created.

UHD HDR Textless Element Reel

Asset Spec	UHD HDR Textless Element Reel 4444XQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

UHD SDR Textless Element Reel

Asset Spec	UHD SDR Textless Element Reel 4444XQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

HD SDR Textless Element Reel

Asset Spec	HD SDR Textless Element Reel 4444XQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Dolby Vision Textless Element Reel

Dolby Vision Metadata is embedded in the .mxf file and also provided as a sidecar asset.

Asset Spec	Dolby Vision Textless Element Reel
File Extension	.mxf (Material Exchange Format)
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	RGB
JPEG 2000 Profile	Main 6, Sub 3, RGB444 12Bit, QE2 Full Range, IMF Lossy Profile, App 2e+ 2020, Color Space Color7: Rec2020 HDR, Mastering Display P3
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Dolby Vision Metadata	CMv4.0 embedded into MXF wrapper
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Textless Element Reels - 422

Do not include Color Bars, Leader, or Tones.
Textless Element Reels do not include any audio.
Slate at SOF to include:
- Label: [UHD or HD] [HDR or SDR] Textless Element Reel
- Show Title:
- Show Code:
- Episode Title: [If applicable]
- Episode #: [If applicable]
- Run Time:
- Date Created:
- Audio Config: Not Applicable
Textless Elements to be provided in sequential order, as they pertain to the program.
Textless Elements must be frame accurate to Production Master.
- Example: If the Production Master first Textless Element is at 00:02:36:12, provide textless shot at 00:00:10:12 on the Textless Element Reel.
- The timecodes will not be the same but the frame numbers will be.
- Black between textless shots will be between 2-3 seconds due to the frame requirement.
In/out points to be set on hard cuts, where no dissolves or transitions are present.
Program Layout:

SOF		EOF
Slate	Black	Textless Elements
8 Sec	2 Sec	FFOP LFOP
00:00:00:00	00:00:08:00	00:00:10:00

Documentary Style/Unscripted Content

For Documentary Style/Unscripted content where on-screen graphics/chyron are present throughout program, the preference is to provide a Textless Production Master. A Textless Element Reel is not required when a Textless Production Master is created.

UHD HDR Textless Element Reel

Asset Spec	UHD HDR Textless Element Reel 422HQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

UHD SDR Textless Element Reel

Asset Spec	UHD SDR Textless Element Reel 422HQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

HD SDR Textless Element Reel

Asset Spec	HD SDR Textless Element Reel 422HQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Dolby Vision Textless Element Reel

Dolby Vision Metadata is embedded in the .mxf file and also provided as a sidecar asset.

Asset Spec	Dolby Vision Textless Element Reel
File Extension	.mxf (Material Exchange Format)
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	RGB
JPEG 2000 Profile	Main 6, Sub 3, RGB444 12Bit, QE2 Full Range, IMF Lossy Profile, App 2e+ 2020, Color Space Color7: Rec2020 HDR, Mastering Display P3
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Dolby Vision Metadata	CMv4.0 embedded into MXF wrapper
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Amazon Cuts

Amazon Cut

Types of Amazon Cuts:
- Texted
- Amazon Cuts may include English Creative Review (ECR) subtitles for non-English content. When delivering with ECR subtitles original language Forced Narrative subtitles must also be burned-in (if applicable).

Asset Spec	Amazon Cut - Texted - 2.0 Amazon Cut - With ECR Subtitles (English Subtitled) - 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	AVC (H.264)
Resolution Height	1280
Resolution Width	720
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Chroma Bit Depth	8-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:0
Maximum Data Rate	2400 kbps
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Visible Timecode	Upper Right
Watermarking	Lower Third Center - Property of [Production Co.], [Individual Recipient Name], [Date] Opacity set at 25%.
Audio
Audio Codec	AAC-LC
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Channels	2
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left Only
Channel 2	Right Only

Audience Testing

Consult with your Post Executive to determining if Amazon/Freevee branding should be removed/hidden and if watermarks are required.
Program Layout:

SOF	EOF
Program	Black
FFOP LFOP	2 Sec
00:00:00:00

Asset Spec	Audience Testing - Texted - 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	AVC (H.264)
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Chroma Bit Depth	8-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:0
Maximum Data Rate	10,000 kbps
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
End of File	Remove End Credit Bed and add 2 seconds of black after program ends.
VFX Marker Descriptions	Burned-in to picture.
Audio
Audio Codec	AAC
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Channels	2
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left Only
Channel 2	Right Only

Locked Cut

Locked Cut

Types of Locked Cuts:
- Texted
- Locked Cut may include English Creative Review (ECR) subtitles for non-English content. When delivering with ECR subtitles original language Forced Narrative subtitles must also be burned-in (if applicable).
Locked Cut Split Track Audio must be delivered with Locked Cut screener.

Asset Spec	Locked Cut - Texted - 2.0 Locked Cut - With ECR Subtitles (English Subtitled) - 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	AVC (H.264)
Resolution Height	1920 or 1280
Resolution Width	1080 or 720
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Chroma Bit Depth	8-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:0
Maximum Data Rate	2400 kbps
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Visible Timecode	Upper Right
Watermarking	Lower Third Center - Property of [Production Co.], [Individual Recipient Name], [Date]
Audio
Audio Codec	AAC-LC
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Channels	2
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left Only
Channel 2	Right Only

Screeners

Types of Visible Timecode, Clean Screeners, and Copyright:
- Texted
- With English Creative Review (ECR) Subtitles, only for non-English content. Forced Narrative subtitles must also be burned-in (if applicable).

Visible Timecode Screeners

Asset Spec	VisTC Screener - Texted - 2.0 VisTC Screener - With ECR Subtitles (English Subtitled) - 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	AVC (H.264)
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Chroma Bit Depth	8-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:0
Maximum Data Rate	10000 kbps
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Visible Timecode	Upper Right
Watermarking	Lower Third - Property of [Production Co.] Opacity set at 25%.
Audio
Audio Codec	AAC
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Rate	192 kbps
Audio Channels	2
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left Only
Channel 2	Right Only

Clean Screeners

Asset Spec	Clean Screener - Texted - 2.0 Clean Screener - With ECR Subtitles (English Subtitled) - 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	AVC (H.264)
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Chroma Bit Depth	8-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:0
Maximum Data Rate	10000 kbps
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	AAC
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Rate	192 kbps
Audio Channels	2
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left Only
Channel 2	Right Only

Copyright

Asset Spec	Copyright - 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	AVC (H.264)
Resolution Height	Varies
Resolution Width	Varies
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Chroma Bit Depth	8-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:0
Maximum File Size	500MB
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	AAC-LC
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Channels	2
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left Only
Channel 2	Right Only

Dailies Proxy

Asset Specs	Dailies Proxy - 2.0
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	AVC (H.264)
Resolution Height	1280
Resolution Width	720
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Chroma Bit Depth	8-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:0
Maximum Data Rate	2400 kbps
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Visible Timecode	Upper Right
Watermarking	Lower Third Center - Property of [Production Co.], [Individual Recipient Name], [Date] Opacity set at 25%.
Audio
Audio Codec	AAC-LC
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Channels	4
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Production Sound
Channel 2	Production Sound

Split Track Masters - 422

Slate at SOF to include:
- Label: [UHD or HD] SDR Split Track Master
- Show Title:
- Show Code:
- Episode Title: [If applicable]
- Episode #: [If applicable]
- Run Time:
- Date Created:
- Audio Config:
Loudness Target only applies to Ch.1-8 audio.
Forced Narrative subtitles must be burned into picture (when applicable).
Can be provided as a Textless Split Track Master for titles where 30% or more of the program is texted.
Program Layout:

Split Track Master
SOF EOF
Slate	2 Pop	Program	Black	Textless Element Reel
8 Sec	2 Sec	FFOP - LFOP	10 Sec
00:59:50:00	00:59:58:00	01:00:00:00

Textless Split Track Master
SOF EOF
Slate	2 Pop	Program
8 Sec	2 Sec	FFOP - LFOP
00:59:50:00	00:59:58:00	01:00:00:00

Documentary Style/Unscripted

For Documentary Style/Unscripted content where on-screen graphics/chyron are present throughout program, the preference is to provide a Textless Split Track Master.
Documentary Style/Unscripted Split Track Masters require a different audio configuration which allows for up to 16 channels of audio.
If narration doesn't exist for channels 10, 15, and 16 then the channel must include MOS audio.

UHD Split Track Masters - 14ch

Asset Spec	UHD Split Track Master 422HQ - 14ch UHD Textless Split Track Master 422HQ - 14ch
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:50:00
Slate	8 Seconds
2 Pop	2 Seconds
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	14
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU (Applies to Printmaster Ch.1-8 only)
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only
Channel 9	Left Dialogue
Channel 10	Right Dialogue
Channel 11	Left Effects
Channel 12	Right Effects
Channel 13	Left Music
Channel 14	Right Music

HD Split Track Masters - 14ch

Asset Spec	HD Split Track Master 422HQ - 14ch HD Textless Split Track Master 422HQ - 16ch
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:50:00
Slate	8 Seconds
2 Pop	2 Seconds
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	14
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU (Applies to Printmaster Ch.1-8 only)
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only
Channel 9	Left Dialogue
Channel 10	Right Dialogue
Channel 11	Left Effects
Channel 12	Right Effects
Channel 13	Left Music
Channel 14	Right Music

Documentary Style/Unscripted Split Track Masters

UHD Split Track Masters - 16ch

Asset Spec	UHD Split Track Master 422HQ - 16ch UHD Textless Split Track Master 422HQ - 16ch
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:50:00
Slate	8 Seconds
2 Pop	2 Seconds
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	16
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU (Applies to Printmaster Ch.1-8 only)
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only
Channel 9	Dialogue (Production Sound)
Channel 10	Narration or MOS (if applicable)
Channel 11	Left Effects
Channel 12	Right Effects
Channel 13	Left Music
Channel 14	Right Music
Channel 15	Left Mix Minus Narration or MOS (If applicable)
Channel 16	Right Mix Minus Narration or MOS (If applicable)

HD Split Track Masters - 16ch

Asset Spec	HD Split Track Master 422HQ - 16ch UHD Split Track Master 422HQ - 16ch
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:50:00
Slate	8 Seconds
2 Pop	2 Seconds
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	16
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU (Applies to Printmaster Ch.1-8 only)
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	Left Only
Channel 8	Right Only
Channel 9	Dialogue (Production Sound)
Channel 10	Narration or MOS (If applicable)
Channel 11	Left Effects
Channel 12	Right Effects
Channel 13	Left Music
Channel 14	Right Music
Channel 15	Left Mix Minus Narration or MOS (If applicable)
Channel 16	Right Mix Minus Narration or MOS (If applicable)

Theatrical

Digital Cinema Package (DCP)

All video, audio, and subtitles must be in sync.
DCP's must be encrypted and a DKDM must be created for each DCP.
Follow Deluxe - Recommended Guidelines for Digital Cinema Source and DCP Content Delivery.
Follow InterSociety Digital Cinema Forum Naming Convention.
Logos
- Logos must match benchmark logos and may not be altered.
DCP Formats:
- Interop (IOP)
  - If the native frame rate is not 24 fps then it must be converted to 24 fps.
- SMPTE
  - 24 fps is the standard requirement. Please contact your Amazon Post/Delivery Exec if the DI frame rate is different than 24 fps. Utilized for Dolby Vision DCP’s and/or titles with Dolby Atmos.
Consult with your Delivery Exec to determine which DCP format is required and how it should be packaged.
DCI Container Aspect Ratios:
- Flat (1.85) containers are for titles with an aspect ratio less than 2.30:1.
- Scope (2.39) containers are for titles with an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 2.30:1.
Package Types:
- Original Version (OV) always contains an entire program/package.
- Version File (VF) usually contains a partial feature (e.g.: subtitles, alternate languages, hold cards...) and must be loaded together with the OV track files in order to play the program correctly.
7.1/Dolby Atmos audio must be delivered as a VF. Dolby Atmos Audio VF package will contain a backup 5.1 or 7.1 audio configuration.
Composition Playlist (CPL) in and out points are to be set to play a continuous longplay program. Slate, leader, and 2 pops should not play.
Program Layout (24fps Example):

SOF EOF
Slate	Leader	2 Pop	Program	Black	2 Pop
1 Frame	8 Sec	1 Frame	FFOP LFOP	47 Frames	1 Frame
00:59:51:23	00:59:52:00	00:59:58:00	01:00:00:00

Series

Head logo must be tied to the head of the episode in longplay format.
Tail logo must be tied to the tail of the episode in longplay format.

Amazon Original Movies (AOM)

Head logo must be on Reel 0 by itself.
Tail Logo must be on the last Reel by itself.
Interop DCP’s with image based Forced Narrative subtitle .xml’s need to be included in both OV and 7.1 VF packages (if applicable). Subtitles will not link between Interop OV and VF packages.

Digital Cinema Package - 4K Flat

Asset Spec	Digital Cinema Package - 4K Flat
File Extension	.mxf
DCP Format	Interop (IOP) or SMPTE
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	3996
Resolution Width	2160
Container Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Color Range	XYZ
Maximum Luminance	48
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Maximum Data Rate	245 Mbps (VBR)
Transfer Function	Gamma 2.6
Frame Rate	24
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
End of File	2 seconds of black and tail pop after LFOP.
Audio
Audio Container	MXF
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Digital Cinema Package - 4K Scope

Asset Spec	Digital Cinema Package - 4K Scope
File Extension	.mxf
DCP Format	Interop (IOP) or SMPTE
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	4096
Resolution Width	1716
Container Aspect Ratio	Scope (2.39)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Color Range	XYZ
Maximum Luminance	48
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Maximum Data Rate	245 Mbps (VBR)
Transfer Function	Gamma 2.6
Frame Rate	24
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
End of File	2 seconds of black and tail pop after LFOP.
Audio
Audio Container	MXF
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Digital Cinema Package - 2K Flat

Asset Spec	Digital Cinema Package - 2K Flat
File Extension	.mxf
DCP Format	Interop (IOP) or SMPTE
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	1988
Resolution Width	1080
Container Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Color Range	XYZ
Maximum Luminance	48
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Maximum Data Rate	245 Mbps (VBR)
Transfer Function	Gamma 2.6
Frame Rate	24
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
End of File	2 seconds of black and tail pop after LFOP.
Audio
Audio Container	MXF
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Digital Cinema Package - 2K Scope

Asset Spec	Digital Cinema Package - 2K Scope
File Extension	.mxf
DCP Format	Interop (IOP) or SMPTE
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	2048
Resolution Width	858
Container Aspect Ratio	Scope (2.39)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Color Range	XYZ
Maximum Luminance	48
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Maximum Data Rate	245 Mbps (VBR)
Transfer Function	Gamma 2.6
Frame Rate	24
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
End of File	2 seconds of black and tail pop after LFOP.
Audio
Audio Container	MXF
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Dolby Cinema Digital Cinema Package

Must be created in SMPTE DCP format.

Dolby Cinema Digital Cinema Package - 4K Flat

Asset Spec	Dolby Cinema Digital Cinema Package - 4K Flat
File Extension	.mxf
DCP Format	SMPTE
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	3996
Resolution Width	2160
Container Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	108
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Maximum Data Rate	500 Mbps (VBR)
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
End of File	2 seconds of black and tail pop after LFOP.
Audio
Audio Container	MXF
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Dolby Cinema Digital Cinema Package - 4K Scope

Asset Spec	Dolby Cinema Digital Cinema Package - 4K Scope
File Extension	.mxf
DCP Format	SMPTE
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	4096
Resolution Width	1716
Container Aspect Ratio	Scope (2.39)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	108
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Maximum Data Rate	500 Mbps (VBR)
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
End of File	2 seconds of black and tail pop after LFOP.
Audio
Audio Container	MXF
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Theatrical Dolby Atmos Printmaster

Theatrical Forced Narrative Subtitle - XML & Full Subtitle - XML

Interop DCP subtitles must conform to the Texas Instruments DCinema Subtitle Specification V1.1.
SMPTE DCP subtitles must conform to the SMPTE ST 428-7:2014 DCDM Subtitle specification.

Asset Spec	Forced Narrative Subtitle - XML Full Subtitle - XML
File Extension	.xml
Timed Text Format	XML
Encoding	UTF-8
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Minimum Text Duration	5/6 of a second (20 frames for 24 fps)
Maximum Text Duration	7 seconds per subtitle event.

Distribution Key Delivery Message (DKDM)

A DKDM with an open 5 year window must be provided with each DCP. The leaf certificate must be targeted to the to the distribution vendor.

Digital Cinema Package (DCP) Reel Screener

Screeners are reel based and must match DCP. The number of DCP Reel screeners will match the total number of reels in the DCP.

Asset Spec	Digital Cinema Package Reel Screener
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	AVC (H.264)
Resolution Height	1280
Resolution Width	720
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Chroma Bit Depth	8-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:0
Maximum Data Rate	2400 kbps
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
End of File	2 seconds of black and tail pop after LFOP.
Visible Timecode	Upper Right
Watermarking	Lower Third Center - Property of [Production Co.] Opacity set at 25%.
Audio
Audio Codec	AAC-LC
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Channels	6
Channel Mapping	6 Channel
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround

Culver Theater HDR Digital Cinema Package - 4K Full

Preference is to deliver as a single reel.
Theatrical Dolby Atmos Printmaster must be delivered as a VF package (if applicable).

Asset Spec	Culver Theater Digital Cinema Package - 4K Full
File Extension	.mxf
DCP Format	SMPTE
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	4096
Resolution Width	2160
Active Image Resolution	3840x2160
Container Aspect Ratio	Full (1.90)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Color Range	XYZ
Maximum Luminance	108
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Maximum Data Rate	245 Mbps (VBR)
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	24
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
End of File	2 seconds of black and tail pop after LFOP.
Audio
Audio Container	MXF
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Left
Channel 2	Right
Channel 3	Center
Channel 4	LFE
Channel 5	Left Surround
Channel 6	Right Surround
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Disclaimer Cards - 444

Disclaimer Cards require 8 channels of MOS audio to facilitate AS Distribution workflows.
1/2 Second fade-in
1/2 Second fade-out
White text over black background.
Please consult with your AS Post Executive to determine length.
A disclaimer card is required for every type of dynamic range applicable (HDR, SDR, and Dolby Vision).

UHD HDR Disclaimer Card

Asset Spec	UHD HDR Disclaimer Card 4444XQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	MOS
Channel 2	MOS
Channel 3	MOS
Channel 4	MOS
Channel 5	MOS
Channel 6	MOS
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

UHD SDR Disclaimer Card

Asset Spec	UHD SDR Disclaimer Card 4444XQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	MOS
Channel 2	MOS
Channel 3	MOS
Channel 4	MOS
Channel 5	MOS
Channel 6	MOS
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

HD SDR Disclaimer Cards

Asset Spec	HD SDR Disclaimer Card 4444XQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	RGB
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	MOS
Channel 2	MOS
Channel 3	MOS
Channel 4	MOS
Channel 5	MOS
Channel 6	MOS
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Dolby Vision Disclaimer Cards

Asset Spec	UHD Dolby Vision Disclaimer Card
File Extension	.mxf (Material Exchange Format)
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	RGB
JPEG 2000 Profile	Main 6, Sub 3, RGB444 12Bit, QE2 Full Range, IMF Lossy Profile, App 2e+ 2020, Color Space Color7: Rec2020 HDR, Mastering Display P3
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Dolby Vision Metadata	CMv4.0 embedded into MXF wrapper
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Disclaimer Cards - 422

Disclaimer Cards require 8 channels of MOS audio to facilitate AS Distribution workflows.
1/2 Second fade-in
1/2 Second fade-out
White text over black background.
Please consult with your AS Post Executive to determine length.
A disclaimer card is required for every type of dynamic range applicable (HDR, SDR, and Dolby Vision).

UHD HDR Disclaimer Card

Asset Spec	UHD HDR Disclaimer Card 422HQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	MOS
Channel 2	MOS
Channel 3	MOS
Channel 4	MOS
Channel 5	MOS
Channel 6	MOS
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

UHD SDR Disclaimer Card

Asset Spec	UHD SDR Disclaimer Card 422HQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	MOS
Channel 2	MOS
Channel 3	MOS
Channel 4	MOS
Channel 5	MOS
Channel 6	MOS
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

HD SDR Disclaimer Cards

Asset Spec	HD SDR Disclaimer Card 422HQ
File Extension	.mov (QuickTime)
Video Container	MOV
Video Codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.709
Color Range	YUV
Maximum Luminance	100
Chroma Bit Depth	10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:2:2
Transfer Function	BT.1886
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Audio
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Channel Mapping	8 Channel
Channel 1	MOS
Channel 2	MOS
Channel 3	MOS
Channel 4	MOS
Channel 5	MOS
Channel 6	MOS
Channel 7	MOS
Channel 8	MOS

Dolby Vision Disclaimer Cards

Asset Spec	UHD Dolby Vision Disclaimer Card
File Extension	.mxf (Material Exchange Format)
Video Container	MXF
Video Codec	JPEG 2000
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Pixel Aspect Ratio	1:1
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Color Range	RGB
JPEG 2000 Profile	Main 6, Sub 3, RGB444 12Bit, QE2 Full Range, IMF Lossy Profile, App 2e+ 2020, Color Space Color7: Rec2020 HDR, Mastering Display P3
Maximum Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	12-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Dolby Vision Metadata	CMv4.0 embedded into MXF wrapper
Scan Type	Progressive
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Audio

Audio Asset Specs

Audio must conform to final picture.
Each .wav file must be flattened.
Discrete .wav files required per channel. Interleaved audio is not acceptable.
2.0 mixes must be provided as true stereo Left Only/Right Only (Lo/Ro) audio.
Do not include leader, slate, 2-pop, or post roll.

Dolby Atmos

A Dolby standard 7.1.4 configuration is the minimum requirement for mix environment.
Printmasters can have up to 128 input channels of beds and objects. The first 10 tracks are reserved for bed audio.
All bed channel configurations are acceptable.

Pro Tools Session

Pro Tools session SMPTE timecode setting must match video frame rate.
Provide all applicable stems that correspond to the content. Not all stems may apply.
If Surround Sound does not include an LFE channel then provide a 5.0 track layout.
Include all applicable bed and objects in their respective Dolby Atmos sessions.
AS requires a list of plugins, external hardware, and general treatments used in the mix to create any story specific special dialogue effects.
Include the Domestic Mix Pro Tools session file (.ptx) in the audio package prior to delivering to QC vendor (audio files are not necessary). The Domestic Mix session will be referenced by dubbing mixers to recreate the OV creative intent as accurately as possible.

Track Layouts

Audio Configuration	Channels
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
7.1	L	R	C	LFE	Ls	Rs	Lrs	Rrs
5.1	L	R	C	LFE	Ls	Rs
5.0	L	R	C	Ls	Rs
DME	C	C	L	R
2.0	Lo	Ro
Mono	C

Audio - Locked Cut Split Track Audio

Locked Cut Split Track Audio

Temp audio may be exported from edit or mix stage.

Asset Spec	Locked Cut Split Track Audio
File Extension	.wav
Audio Container	WAV
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	4
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Mono Dialogue
Channel 2	Mono Effects
Channel 3	Stereo Music Left
Channel 4	Stereo Music Right

Audio - Near Field

Mono and 2.0 audio assets do not require LFE Channel Filtering, as they do not include an LFE channel.
Program Layout:

SOF EOF

Program

FFOP LFOP

00:00:00:00

Nearfield WAV

File Type	WAV
File Extension	.wav
Audio Container	WAV
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Monitoring Levels	79dB - 82dB
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Near Field Pro Tools Session

File Type	Pro Tools Session
File Extension	.ptx (Pro Tools Session)
Pro Tools Version	9.x or later
Audio Container	PTX
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Monitoring Levels	79dB - 82dB
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Near Field Asset Specs

Asset Spec	File Type	Track Layouts	Audio Mix/Stem	Notes
Near Field Printmaster 2.0	WAV	2.0	Printmaster
Near Field Printmaster 5.1	WAV	5.1	Printmaster
Near Field Printmaster Session	Pro Tools Session	5.1/2.0	Printmaster
Near Field M&E Session	Pro Tools Session	5.1/2.0	M&E
		5.1/5.0/ 2.0/Mono	Optionals	If more than one Optional group exists please label as groups as OPT A, OPT B, OPT C.
		2.0	Dialogue Guide
Near Field Stems Session	Pro Tools Session	5.0/2.0	Dialogue
		5.1/2.0	Music
		5.1/2.0	Music Undipped
		5.1/2.0	Effects
		5.1/2.0	Fully Filled Effects	Not required for Documentary-Style or Unscripted content.
		5.0/2.0	Foley
		5.0/2.0	Vocal
		5.0/2.0	Background
		5.0/2.0	Group
		2.0	Dialogue Guide
		5.1/2.0	Mix Minus Narration	Typically provided for Documentary-Style or Unscripted content.
		5.1/2.0	Narration
Near Field Audio Description Session	Pro Tools Session	2.0	AD Voice Over
		5.1/2.0	Printmaster
Near Field Dolby Atmos Printmaster Session	Pro Tools Session	All	Printmaster
Near Field Dolby Atmos M&E Session	Pro Tools Session	All	M&E
		All	Optionals	If more than one Optional group exists please label groups as OPT A, OPT B, OPT C.
		All	Dialogue Guide
Near Field Dolby Atmos Stems Session	Pro Tools Session	All	Dialogue
		All	Music
		All	Music Undipped
		All	Effects
		All	Fully Filled Effects	Not required for Documentary-Style or Unscripted content.
		All	Foley
		All	Vocal
		All	Background
		All	Group
		All	Dialogue Guide
		All	Mix Minus Narration	Typically provided for Documentary-Style or Unscripted content.
		All	Narration

Near Field Dolby Atmos Printmaster

Asset Spec	Near Field Dolby Atmos Printmaster
File Extension	.wav
Audio Container	WAV (ADM BWF)
Audio Codec	PCM
ADM Profile Format	Dolby Atmos Master
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Monitoring Levels	79dB - 82dB
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Near Field Audio Description 2.0

Asset Spec	Near Field Audio Description 2.0
File Extension	.mov (does not include video)
Audio Container	MOV
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	2
Monitoring Levels	79dB - 82dB
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Audio Description Left Only
Channel 2	Audio Description Right Only

Near Field Audio Description 5.1 and 2.0

Asset Spec	Near Field Audio Description 5.1 and 2.0
File Extension	.mov (does not include video)
Audio Container	MOV
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	8
Monitoring Levels	79dB - 82dB
Loudness Target	-27 LKFS ± 2 LU
Loudness Scale	1770-1 with Dialogue Gating exclusion algorithm/Dolby Dialogue Intelligence
Maximum True Peak	-2dbTP
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Audio Description Left
Channel 2	Audio Description Right
Channel 3	Audio Description Center
Channel 4	Audio Description LFE
Channel 5	Audio Description Left Surround
Channel 6	Audio Description Right Surround
Channel 7	Audio Description Left Only
Channel 8	Audio Description Right Only

Audio - Theatrical

If 7.1 mix is being made for the title then the applicable mixes and stems should be included in the respective Pro Tools session.
LFE Channel Filter not required Mono or 2.0 audio.
Program Layout (24fps Example):

SOF EOF
Slate	Leader	2 Pop	Program	Black	2 Pop
1 Frame	8 Sec	1 Frame	FFOP LFOP	47 Frames	1 Frame
00:59:51:23	00:59:52:00	00:59:58:00	01:00:00:00

Theatrical WAV

File Type	WAV
File Extension	.wav
Audio Container	WAV
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00

Theatrical Pro Tools Session

File Type	Pro Tools Session
File Extension	.ptx (Pro Tools Session)
Pro Tools Version	9.x or later
Audio Container	WAV
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Monitoring Levels	85dB
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00

Theatrical Asset Specs

Asset Spec	File Type	Track Layouts	Audio Mix/Stem	Notes
Theatrical Printmaster 5.1	WAV	5.1	Printmaster
Theatrical Printmaster 7.1	WAV	7.1	Printmaster
Theatrical Printmaster Session	Pro Tools Session	7.1/5.1/2.0	Printmaster
Theatrical M&E Session	Pro Tools Session	7.1/5.1/2.0	M&E
		7.1/5.1/5.0/ 2.0/Mono	Optionals	If more than one Optional group exists please label as groups as OPT A, OPT B, OPT C.
		2.0	Dialogue Guide
Theatrical Stems Session	Pro Tools Session	7.0/5.0/2.0	Dialogue
		7.1/5.1/2.0	Music
		7.1/5.1/2.0	Music Undipped
		7.1/5.1/2.0	Effects
		7.1/5.1/2.0	Fully Filled Effects	Not required for Documentary-Style or Unscripted content.
		7.0/5.0/2.0	Foley
		7.0/5.0/2.0	Vocal
		7.0/5.0/2.0	Background
		7.0/5.0/2.0	Group
		2.0	Dialogue Guide
		7.1/5.1/2.0	Mix Minus Narration	Typically provided for Documentary-Style or Unscripted content.
		7.1/5.1/2.0	Narration
Theatrical Audio Description Session	Pro Tools Session	Mono	AD Voice Over
Theatrical Dolby Atmos Printmaster Session	Pro Tools Session	All	Printmaster
Theatrical Dolby Atmos M&E Session	Pro Tools Session	All	M&E
		All	Optionals	If more than one Optional group exists please label as groups as OPT A, OPT B, OPT C.
		All	Dialogue Guide
Theatrical Dolby Atmos Stems Session	Pro Tools Session	All	Dialogue
		All	Music
		All	Music Undipped
		All	Effects
		All	Fully Filled Effects	Not required for Documentary-Style or Unscripted content.
		All	Foley
		All	Vocal
		All	Background
		All	Group
		All	Dialogue Guide
		All	Mix Minus Narration	Typically provided for Documentary-Style or Unscripted content.
		All	Narration

Theatrical Dolby Atmos Printmaster

Asset Spec	Theatrical Dolby Atmos Printmaster
File Extension	.mxf
Audio Container	MXF
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Monitoring Levels	85db
LFE Channel Filter	Low-Pass filter @ 120Hz 24 dB/octave
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00

Theatrical Audio Description

Asset Spec	Theatrical Audio Description
File Extension	.wav
Audio Container	WAV
Audio Codec	PCM
Audio Sample Rate	48kHz
Audio Bit Depth	24-bit
Audio Bit Rate	Uncompressed
Audio Channels	1
Monitoring Levels	85db
Start of File	00:59:51:23
First Frame of Program	01:00:00:00
Channel Mapping
Channel 1	Audio Description Voice Over

Subtitles

Link to: Amazon SDH and CC Style Guide_032024_V1.4.docx.
Link to: Amazon Prime Video Language Specific Style Guides

Forced Narrative, Full SDH, Sans Forced Narrative SDH Subtitle, and Full Subtitles - ITT

Specification also applies to asset spec Full Subtitle - English Creative Review - ITT.

Asset Spec	Forced Narrative Subtitle - ITT Full SDH Subtitle - ITT Sans Forced Narrative SDH Subtitle - ITT Full Subtitle - ITT Full Subtitle - English Creative Review - ITT
File Extension	.itt
Timed Text Format	TTML
Encoding	UTF-8
Timebase	SMPTE
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Max Lines	3
Max Characters	42
Minimum Text Duration	5/6 of a second (20 frames for 24 fps)
Maximum Text Duration	8 seconds per subtitle event
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Forced Narrative, Full SDH, Sans Forced Narrative SDH, and Full Subtitle - CAP

Only required for Japanese language titles.

Asset Spec	Forced Narrative Subtitle - CAP Sans Forced Narrative SDH - CAP Full SDH Subtitle - CAP
File Extension	.cap
Timed Text Format	CAP (Videotron Lambda)
Encoding	Shift-JIS, UTF-8 BOM, or UTF-16 BOM
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Max Lines - Dialogue	2
Max Lines - Forced Narratives	3
Max Characters - Horizontal	13
Max Characters - Vertical	11
Minimum Text Duration	1 second
Maximum Text Duration	7 seconds per subtitle event
Start of File	00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program	00:00:00:00

Metadata

HDR Metadata

Required per episode.
Any white on-screen text or graphics should not exceed peak luminance of 1000 nits.
In/out points for calculation set to include picture only. Do not include logos or credits.

HDR Metadata Report

Generated by tools like Colorfront Trankoder, MTI Cortex, etc.
Match image aspect ratio, resolution, and frame rate of program.
- If the image aspect ratio changes from letterbox to full frame, use the framing value "full frame".
Include values for:
- Max Fall
- Max CLL
- Max Luminance

Asset Spec	HDR Report
File Extension	.pdf
Color Space	Rec.2020
HDR Gamut Target	P3
Max Luminance	1000 Nits

HDR-10 Metadata

Whole numbers can only be used.
Needs to be calculated from the image sequence as specified by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) 861-H (2020).

Asset Spec	HDR-10 Metadata
File Extension	.txt
SMPTE Standard	ST 2086:2018 - Mastering Display Color Volume Metadata Supporting High Luminance and Wide Color Gamut Images
Format	G(#, #) B(#, #) R(#, #) WP(#, #) L(Peak Luminance, Min Luminance) --max-cll [MaxCLL],[MaxFALL]
Example	G(13250, 34500) B(7500, 3000) R(34000, 16000) WP(15635, 16450) L(10000000, 0) --max-cll (507,357)

Dolby Vision Metadata

Asset Spec	Dolby Vision Metadata Dolby Vision Textless Element Reel Metadata
File Extension	.xml
Dolby Vision Metadata	CMv4.0
Color Encoding Primaries	Rec.2020
Metadata Version	4.0.2 XML
Level 1 – (min, avg, max)	Required per shot
Level 3 - L1 Offset Metadata	Optional
Level 6 - MaxCLL/MaxFALL	Required
Level 8 - Target Trim Metadata	Required for 1000 nit and 100 nit trims.
Level 254 - Content Mapping Version	4 1 (Indicates latest backwards backward compatible algorithm)
Frame Rate	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Canvas Aspect Ratio	1.77778
Image Aspect Ratio	Project dependent

Dolby Vision Metadata Example

   <ColorEncoding>
   <Primaries>
   <Red>0.708 0.292</Red>
   <Green>0.17 0.797</Green>
   <Blue>0.131 0.046</Blue>
   </Primaries>
   <WhitePoint>0.3127 0.329</WhitePoint>
   <PeakBrightness>10000</PeakBrightness>
   <MinimumBrightness>0</MinimumBrightness>
   <Encoding>pq</Encoding>
   <ColorSpace>rgb</ColorSpace>
   <SignalRange>computer</SignalRange>
   </ColorEncoding>

Script Deliverables

Acceptable file formats are .docx, .fdx, and .pdf.

Production Scripts

Production Script

Script provided by production team prior to completing post production. Not a representation of the final program. Final Draft (.fdx) files are preferred for Production Scripts.

Production Script (Pivot)

This is a translation from the original version (OV) language production script to a pivot language for localization purposes. Script provided by production team prior to completing post production. Not a representation of the final program. Final Draft (.fdx) files are preferred for Production Scripts.

Scripts

As Broadcast Script

Script that matches final program. Timecode will match longplay files.

As Broadcast Script - Theatrical

Script that matches final program. Timecode will match DCP which is in reels.

Audio Description Script

Audio Description Script

Transcript of Audio Description voice over track.

Documentation

AS Post Contact will advise which documents are required for each Production. Not all documents may be required.

All Paper Deliverables should be uploaded to Box.com. For access to the titles Box folders please reach out to your AS/FV Post Executive.

Documentation	Description
Approved Credits	A copy of the main and end titles as they appear in the final cut of the picture in Microsoft Word and PDF format. The version needs to be clean (no guild markings or watermarks). All logos included in the credits should be placed in the document as they appear on screen. If the Picture is in a non-English language, English translations of the main titles, main on ends, and end crawl must be provided in a Word or Excel doc.
Cast/Talent/ Personnel Agreements; Minors	Copies of fully-executed long form agreements (including nudity riders, if applicable) for all personnel and entities who are afforded credit on-screen in the main (or main-on-end) titles or the billing block. All talent agreements must be freely assignable and include work-for-hire or copyright assignment language, a grant of rights to use the talent’s name, voice and likeness and waiver of talent’s rights to injunctive relief. MINORS: All agreements for all minors appearing in the Picture shall be provided. The Work Permits (if applicable in the jurisdiction in which principal production took place), Guardian Release Forms (if applicable), Parental Consent/Inducement Agreements, Production Permits (e.g., Permit To Employ Minors as required in the jurisdictions in which principal production took place), the Trust Account documents (if applicable in the jurisdiction in which principal production took place (e.g., “Coogan Account” for U.S. Productions)), etc. shall accompany all agreements for all minors. All documents shall be fully executed. All Talent Agreements for all minors with a principal role or a speaking role or those minors appearing in a scene with excessive and/or graphic violence, profanity, nudity, sexual activity or other potentially offensive material shall be confirmed by a California court or a court in the jurisdiction in which principal photography took place. In the event that court confirmation is not available in the jurisdiction in which principal photography took place, a letter from an attorney stating that the agreements are valid, binding and enforceable under the laws of the jurisdiction shall be provided.
Character Deletion/Addition Report	This document tracks any actors or characters that have been cut from or added to the final version of each episode
Clip Reuse Form	The Clip Reuse form tracks all reused material used in each episode.
Dailies Report	The camera reports of raw unedited camera footage that was shot in one day of production.
Final Continuity Sheet	This document includes all the details from a show to ensure consistency from shot to shot and scene to scene. Not needed for unscripted titles.
Final Production & Post Production Contact Sheet	Final list of all cast, crew members, post production team members, vendors and key stakeholders.
Font Memo	A document that indicates all fonts utilized throughout the program. This memo will serve as a glossary for new, created fonts and commonly used fonts . It's also important for maintaining a consistent look for international localization. Production Legal requires font licensing terms for fonts purchased from subscription sites to be submitted to them for approval.
Inventory Manifest - Audio	Manifest of all Audio assets delivered to Studios for archive for production to verify to ensure full receipt of delivered materials.
Inventory Manifest - Digital Source Master	Manifest of all DSM assets delivered to Studios for archive for production to verify to ensure full receipt of delivered materials.
Inventory Manifest - Final Archival Elements	Need to define what is included.
Inventory Manifest - Non-graded Archival Master	Manifest of all NAM assets delivered to Studios for archive for production to verify to ensure full receipt of delivered materials.
Lab Access Letter	Physical Delivery of Laboratory Access letters, in the form to be mutually agreed upon by the parties, must give AS joint access to all negative (physical or digital) and duplicating materials listed therein and must be executed by the production company/lead studio and by each laboratory in possession of any and all of the materials specified in the Co-Production or Acquisition Agreement.
Licensed Stock Footage & Still Photos Log	Log of all signed licenses for all stock footage, images, photographs, clips, artwork, books, copyrighted and/or trademarked materials, or other third-party materials used in the Picture.
Other Agreements	Access to all other agreements and documents relating to the Picture (e.g., employment agreements, guild earning reports, budget top sheets, negative cost statements, clearances, releases, location agreements, minor agreements (permits/parental consent forms, guardian release forms, production permits, trust account documents, etc.), nudity riders, any other documentation related to minors and, if any payments are due in connection with such agreements, evidence of any such payments in full, etc.) as may be required.
Post Milestone Calendar	A spreadsheet that tracks key deliverable dates, including but not limited to: Post Start, Amazon Cut 1, Amazon Cut 2, Locked Timing Cut, Final Mix, Delivery for QC and Final Delivery. The PMC must be updated/submitted/uploaded to Box weekly every Friday through completion of final episode delivery.
Post Production Schedule	A detailed schedule that includes production and post production activities. It must be in a monthly long-form calendar format that is clearly labeled with creation dates/version numbers, and must be updated every Friday through completion for final episode delivery.
Post Vendor Sheet	A sheet that tracks all vendors utilized for the show.
Producer's Errors and Omissions Insurance	E&O certificate in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. A copy of the E&O insurance application, E&O policy and endorsement in accordance with the terms of the Agreement must also be included. In the event that any material featured in the Picture is relying upon the fair use doctrine, a copy of the legal opinion from an approved vendor shall also be provided.
Releases	To the extent that long form agreements do not exist for any person identified by name, voice or likeness in the Picture, then signed releases from those individuals delivered digitally.
Workflow Diagram and Technical Info	A document details capture, dailies & post production workflow.
Cast List	A list of all cast members appearing in a show.
Change List - Final	A timecode specific breakdown of changes made within the Final Production Master.
Change List - Locked Cut	A timecode specific breakdown of changes made within the locked cut.
Cuts and Dailies Distribution List	A comprehensive list of AS and show personnel for cuts/dailies distribution.
Delivery Checklist	Final Master Delivery Checklist - this checklist is included in the Post Doc bundle that AS provides to show executives. The checklist needs to be filled out and submitted for every episode delivered and should be used as a guide to confirm that all materials have been submitted for each delivery.
Final File Names	List of all approved video, timed text, and audio description files required by MAM team for distribution and archive purposes. Files must follow file naming conventions.
Lower Thirds/Chyron Spotting List	A list that should include all text within each episode excluding credit beds and MT sequences. Episodics should have one spreadsheet per episode.
Shot List - DCDM Textless Element Reel	List of all textless shots included in the DCDM textless element reel.
Shot List - HD SDR Textless Element Reel	List of all textless shots included in the HD SDR textless element reel.
Shot List - UHD Dolby Vision Textless Element Reel	List of all textless shots included in the UHD Dolby Vision textless element reel.
Shot List - UHD HDR Textless Element Reel	List of all textless shots included in the UHD HDR textless element reel.
Shot List - UHD SDR Textless Element Reel	List of all textless shots included in the HD SDR textless element reel.
Dubbing Restrictions	Document to indicate what limitations for in-territory dubbing.
Glossary of Key Names and Phrases	A comprehensive document that includes a column of key names and phrases in the original content language, as well as translations for each term into other languages in corresponding columns. Translations are required for every language in which translations already exist or are especially crucial.
Music Cue Sheet	Cue sheets must be submitted in the English language showing the particulars of all music (songs and score) contained in the Episode delivered, including the title of each composition, and with respect to each composition: (i) the names of composers; (ii) the names of publishers (including percentage of ownership if more than one publisher); (iii) the usages (whether background instrumental, background vocal, etc.); (iv) the place for each composition showing the in/out timecode within the footage and total duration for each cue; and the (v) performing rights society involved. If any composition is within the public domain, Producer shall identify such composition(s) on the cue sheet with a publishing affiliation of “Public Domain.” In the event that any third-party material includes music (whether score and/or source), such music shall also be identified on the Music Cue Sheet. All music cue sheets must include the Amazon Originals Logo (TOP) logo music cue as the first cue the Amazon Studios Logo (END) as the last cue.
Music Licenses and Documentation	Commercial music licensing documents are included in the Music Docs bundle. These include: quote requests/confirmation letters/sync licenses/music licensing reports.
Music Rights Contract Agreements	Contracts required for all music key hires including: composer, music supervisor, music producer, original songwriter, and work-for-hire deals. All music key hires must be reviewed and approved in writing by AS Music before they are offered a position.
Vanacore Music Library License Agreement - For Unscripted only	A fully-executed Master/Sync Agreement with Vanacore Music Library indicating that the use of music in the Production falls under Amazon's overall blanket agreement (if any Vanacore music cues were used).
Vocal Lead Sheet	Required for original music compositions.
X-Ray Music List	A track list of all licensed commercial music that includes song title, artist name, in/out timecodes.
PSE Test	Harding test is an automatic test for photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) provocative image sequences in television content.
2257 and 2257A Regulations	If the Picture includes any depiction of simulated sexually explicit conduct: a copy of the certification to the U.S. Attorney General under 18 U.S.C §2257A(h) in the form required by 28 C.F.R. §75.9 (a “Certification”) applicable to the Picture from the certifying Licensor of the Picture; and with respect to each performer (including minor performers) in the Picture, identifiable information for each such performer (including the performer’s name, addresses and date of birth).
Affidavit	An affidavit sworn to by an officer of the production company stating that all costs of production have been paid and there are no liens, encumbrances or claims as of the date of the Affidavit.
American Humane Association Disclaimer	United States: If the Picture contains the American Humane Association (AHA) disclaimer (“no animals were harmed in the making of this film”), Licensor must provide a copy of the disclaimer approval letter issued by the AHA. International: Regions outside of the US must provide a comparable certification. As stipulated in the credit policy section of the GPM, include the following message translated in OV language “All animals on this production were treated with the utmost respect and care.”
Chain of Title	Chain of title documents include Underlying Rights Documents, Copyright Registration Certificate, Certificate of Authorship, Certificate of Origin, Short Form License/Instrument of Transfer, Title Report, Copyright Report, Copyright Mortgage and Assignment, UCC-1 Financing Statement, and UCC Search.
Dolby/Sound License	An executed copy of the license agreement for use of Dolby sound, or any sound license in connection with the Picture, for the duration of the license term and for unlimited distribution. If a Sound License was not necessary for completion of the Picture, a statement noting the release of such obligations must be provided.
DVD/Blu-Ray Soundtrack Statement of Obligations	A statement outlining the DVD, Blu-Ray, soundtrack or similar obligations (including, without limitation, all obligations pertaining to the number of copies to be issued, etc.) for all individuals affiliated with the Picture. If there are no DVD, Blu-Ray, soundtrack or similar obligations, Licensor must provide a written statement to that effect, upon which Amazon may rely.
Editing Restrictions	A “cut and paste” compilation of any and all contractual rights or obligations (whether by contract or by union affiliation) to any party regarding supervising, consulting or participating in cutting/editing for airlines or television, or other post-production or cutting/editing processes.
Fact Sheet	Template provided by Amazon Studios post to Licensor.
Guild Approvals	Guild Approval documents include Directors Guild Credit Approval, Writers Guild Verification, and Production Designer Credit Waiver.
Main Title Credit Statement	A “cut and paste” compilation of all contractual main title on-screen credit obligations from the applicable agreements for all cast, crew and entities who have been accorded main title credit on-screen.
MPA Rating Certificate	Paid rating certificate from the Motion Picture Association. with a restriction not greater than “R”.
Paid Advertising Approvals/Restrictions/ Obligations Statement	Paid Advertising Approvals/Restrictions/Obligations Statement - A “cut and paste” compilation of any and all contractual (a) paid advertising credit obligations; (b) name and likeness and other advertising obligations; (c) restrictions on use of name and likeness; and (d) any consultation and approval rights (including any tie-in obligations) over advertising.
Premiere and Film Festival Obligations	Digital Cinema Format.
Residuals Documentation	All residuals documentation necessary for Amazon to meet residuals obligations, including but not limited to the following: Residuals Worksheet, SAG/AFTRA, IATSE, and American Federation of Musicians.
Subordinations	Subordinations in form acceptable to Amazon executed by all parties providing financing and completion bonds for the production and delivery of the Picture or having any lien, charge, or security interest in the Picture or its revenues

Archival

All original assets used in the title must be delivered to AS at wrap of Post Production with corresponding checksum report (.MD5 preferred).

Original Capture Files (OCF)

Consult with your Post Executive/Delivery Manager if you want to deliver a file format not noted below.

Asset Spec	Original Capture Files
File Extensions	.dpx, .exr, .tiff, .mxf, .axr
Resolution	Camera Native Resolution
Color Space	Camera Native Color Space
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit (preferred), 12-bit, 10-bit
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

Image Sequence

Non-Graded Archival Master (NAM)

Image sequence of the non-color graded final program.
- Uncompressed image sequences required.
- Match bit depth of best original camera source.
- Match the Production Master from Start of File (SOF) to End of File (EOF).
- Includes all final visual effects.
- Must be Textless. Doesn’t include Forced Narrative subtitles, titles, or graphic overlays.
- A framing chart must be provided with each NAM file.
- Require delivery of 16-bit .exr files when working in Academy Color Encoding System (ACES).
  - Export files following ST 2065-1:2021 - SMPTE Standard - Academy Color Encoding Specification (ACES)
  - AP0 color primaries and white point.
  - Transfer Function is Linear.

Series

Match resolution of best camera.

Movies

Un-matted and in Digital Intermediate (DI) working resolution.
- If delivering in reels, image sequences must be delivered in individual folders for each reel.
Can be delivered in reels or longplay.

Asset Spec	Non-Graded Archival Master
File Extensions	.dpx, .exr, .tiff
Resolution	Digital Intermediate (DI) Working Resolution
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit (preferred), 10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

Digital Source Masters

Uncompressed image sequences required.
Match the Production Master from Start of File (SOF) to End of File (EOF).
Doesn’t include Forced Narrative subtitles.
Includes final color correction, visual effects, titles, and graphics overlays.

Movies

Can be delivered in reels or longplay.
- If delivering in reels, image sequences must be delivered in individual folders for each reel.

UHD HDR Digital Source Master

Asset Spec	UHD HDR Digital Source Master UHD HDR Digital Source Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.tiff
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.2020 Container with D65 white point and constrained to a DCI-P3 gamut
Max Luminance	1000
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

UHD SDR Digital Source Master

If a title is delivering only in Rec.709 deliver as 10-bit .dpx files.

Asset Spec	UHD SDR Digital Source Master UHD SDR Digital Source Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.dpx, .tiff
Resolution Height	3840
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit (preferred), 10-bit
Max Luminance	100
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

HD SDR Digital Source Master

If a title is delivering only in Rec.709 deliver as 10-bit .dpx files.

Asset Spec	HD SDR Digital Source Master HD SDR Digital Source Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.dpx, .tiff
Resolution Height	1920
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	16x9
Color Space	Rec.709
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit (preferred), 10-bit
Max Luminance	100
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Frame Rate	23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

4K Flat DCI-P3 Digital Source Master

Asset Spec	4K Flat DCI-P3 Digital Source Master 4K Flat DCI-P3 Digital Source Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.dpx, .exr, .tiff
Resolution Height	3996
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit (preferred), 10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

4K Scope DCI-P3 Digital Source Master

Asset Spec	4K Scope DCI-P3 Digital Source Master 4K Scope DCI-P3 Digital Source Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.dpx, .exr, .tiff
Resolution Height	4096
Resolution Width	1716
Display Aspect Ratio	Scope (2.39)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit (preferred), 10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

2K Flat DCI-P3 Digital Source Master

Asset Spec	2K Flat DCI-P3 Digital Source Master 2K Flat DCI-P3 Digital Source Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.dpx, .exr, .tiff
Resolution Height	1998
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit (preferred), 10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

2K Scope DCI-P3 Digital Source Master

Asset Spec	2K Scope DCI-P3 Digital Source Master 2K Scope DCI-P3 Digital Source Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.dpx, .exr, .tiff
Resolution Height	2048
Resolution Width	858
Display Aspect Ratio	Scope (2.39)
Color Space	DCI-P3
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit (preferred), 10-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

Digital Source Master Textless Element Reels

Match Digital Source Master specs.
Textless Elements are to be provided in sequential order, as they pertain to the program.
In/out points to be set on hard cuts, where no dissolves or transitions are present.
See Textless Element Reels for more info.
Textless Elements must be frame accurate to Production Master.
- Example: If the Production Master first Textless Element is at 00:02:36:12, provide textless shot at 00:00:10:12 on the Textless Element Reel.
- The timecodes will not be the same but the frame numbers will be.
- Black between textless shots will be between 2-3 seconds due to the frame requirement.

Digital Cinema Distribution Masters (DCDM)

4K Flat Digital Cinema Distribution Master

Asset Spec	4K Flat Digital Cinema Distribution Master 4K Flat Digital Cinema Distribution Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.tiff
Resolution Height	3996
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	XYZ
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	Gamma 2.6
Frame Rate	24
Start of File	Frame 0

4K Scope Digital Cinema Distribution Master

Asset Spec	4K Scope Digital Cinema Distribution Master 4K Scope Digital Cinema Distribution Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.tiff
Resolution Height	4096
Resolution Width	1716
Display Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	XYZ
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	Gamma 2.6
Frame Rate	24
Start of File	Frame 0

2K Flat Digital Cinema Distribution Master

Asset Spec	2K Flat Digital Cinema Distribution Master 2K Flat Digital Cinema Distribution Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.tiff
Resolution Height	1998
Resolution Width	1080
Display Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	XYZ
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	Gamma 2.6
Frame Rate	24
Start of File	Frame 0

2K Scope Digital Cinema Distribution Master

Asset Spec	2K Scope Digital Cinema Distribution Master 2K Scope Digital Cinema Distribution Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.tiff
Resolution Height	2048
Resolution Width	858
Display Aspect Ratio	Scope (2.39)
Color Space	XYZ
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	Gamma 2.6
Frame Rate	24
Start of File	Frame 0

Dolby Vision Digital Cinema Distribution Masters (DCDM)

4K Flat Dolby Vision Digital Cinema Distribution Master

Asset Spec	4K Flat Dolby Vision Digital Cinema Distribution Master 4K Flat Dolby Cinema Digital Cinema Distribution Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.tiff
Resolution Height	3996
Resolution Width	2160
Display Aspect Ratio	Flat (1.85)
Color Space	XYZ
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

4K Scope Dolby Vision Digital Cinema Distribution Master

Asset Spec	4K Scope Dolby Vision Digital Cinema Distribution Master 4K Scope Dolby Cinema Digital Cinema Distribution Master Textless Element Reel
File Extensions	.tiff
Resolution Height	4096
Resolution Width	1716
Display Aspect Ratio	Scope (2.39)
Color Space	XYZ
Chroma Bit Depth	16-bit
Chroma Sub Sampling	4:4:4
Transfer Function	ST.2084 (PQ)
Frame Rate	24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60
Start of File	Frame 0

Digital Cinema Distribution Masters Textless Element Reels

Match Digital Cinema Distribution Masters specs.
Textless Elements are to be provided in sequential order, as they pertain to the program.
In/out points to be set on hard cuts, where no dissolves or transitions are present.
See Textless Element Reels for more info.
Textless Elements must be frame accurate to Production Master.
- Example: If the Production Master first Textless Element is at 00:02:36:12, provide a textless shot at 00:00:10:12 on the Textless Element Reel.
- The timecodes will not be the same, but the frame numbers will be.
- Black between textless shots will be between 2-3 seconds due to the frame requirement.

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