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Production Masters - 444
  • Production Masters:
    • Do not include Color Bars, Leader, Slates, or Tones.
    • Contain 8 discrete audio channels.
    • 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
  • 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 - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0 (if required)
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 24, 25
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 - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0 (if required)
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 24, 25
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 - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0 (if required
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 24, 25
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 - Textless Reel (if required)
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 24, 25
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 - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0 (if required)
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 24, 25
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 - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0 (if required)
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 24, 25
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 - Textless - 5.1 and 2.0 (if required)
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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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 24, 25
Scan Type Progressive
Start of File 00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program 00:00:00:00

Dolby Vision Textless Element Reel

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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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 24, 25
Scan Type Progressive
Start of File 00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program 00:00:00:00

Dolby Vision Textless Element Reel

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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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).
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 24, 25
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, Final Subtitled and Clean Screeners:
    • 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 24, 25
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

 

Final Subtitled Screeners

Asset Spec Final Subtitled Screener - Texted - 2.0
Final Subtitled 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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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

 

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 24, 25
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

Please contact your AS Post Executive to confirm the specification for Spilt Track master.


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.

HD Split Track Masters - 14ch

Asset Spec

HD Split Track Master 422HQ - 4ch

HD Textless Split Track Master 422HQ - 4ch
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 24, 25
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 Mono Dialogue
Channel 2 Mono Effects
Channel 3 Stereo Music Left
Channel 4 Stereo Music Right
   

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 24, 25
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 - 16ch (For unscripted if requested)

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)

 

Subtitled HD SDR Master with Stereo DME (For AOMs only)

Asset Spec Subtitled HD SDR Master with Stereo DME
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 24
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

 

 

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    

 

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
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
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

Asset Spec Forced Narrative Subtitle - XML
Full Subtitle - XML
File Extension .xml
Timed Text Format XML
Encoding UTF-8
Frame Rate 24
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
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

 

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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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

 

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 24, 25
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 24, 25
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.
  • Files must be provided as discrete .wav files. 
Asset Spec Locked Cut Split Track Audio
File Extension .wav (discrete for each track)
Audio Container WAV
Audio Codec PCM
Audio Sample Rate 48kHz
Audio Bit Depth 24-bit
Audio Bit Rate Uncompressed
Start of File 00:00:00:00
First Frame of Program 00:00:00:00
Track 1 Mono Dialogue
Track 2 Mono Effects
Track 3 Stereo Music Left
Track 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

 

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

 

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 24, 25
Canvas Aspect Ratio Project dependent
Image Aspect Ratio Project dependent

Dolby Vision Metadata Example

<DolbyLabsMDF xmlns="http://www.dolby.com/schemas/dvmd/4_0_2">
  <Version>4.0.2</Version>

  <CanvasAspectRatio>1.77778</CanvasAspectRatio>
  <ImageAspectRatio>2.4</ImageAspectRatio>

          <Rate>
            <n>24000</n>
            <d>1001</d>
          </Rate>

          <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>

              <MasteringDisplay>
                <ID>20</ID>
                <Name>1000-nit, P3, D65, ST.2084 (PQ), Full</Name>
                <Primaries>
                  <Red>0.68 0.32</Red>
                  <Green>0.265 0.69</Green>
                  <Blue>0.15 0.06</Blue>
                </Primaries>
                <WhitePoint>0.3127 0.329</WhitePoint>
                <PeakBrightness>1000</PeakBrightness>
                <MinimumBrightness>0.0001</MinimumBrightness>
                <DiagonalSize>42</DiagonalSize>
              </MasteringDisplay>

            <Level254 level="254">
              <DMMode>0</DMMode>
              <DMVersion>2</DMVersion>
              <CMVersion>4 1</CMVersion>
            </Level254>

 

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. This is shared by Production.

 

As Broadcast Script - Theatrical

Script that matches final program. Timecode will match DCP which is in reels. This is shared by Production.

 

Audio Description Script

 

Audio Description Script

Transcript of Audio Description voice over track. This is shared by AS teams.

 

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.
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.
   
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.
   
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.
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.
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).
PSE Test Harding test is an automatic test for photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) provocative image sequences in television content.
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.
MPA Rating Certificate Paid rating certificate from the Motion Picture Association. with a restriction not greater than “R”.

 

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 24, 25
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).

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 24
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 24
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 24
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 24
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

 

Post Production Templates for Movies - https://amznstudios.box.com/s/xprhchifx9446av31md6k8sny4nbq2rg
Post Production Templates for Scripted - https://amznstudios.box.com/s/q3oid1l87rua1gfqtlox2vuxu2yhnn6r
Post Production Templates for Unscripted - https://amznstudios.box.com/s/32w8hedz5epam76ls7wh38ny78mpmote