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What is the definition of assets?

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Assets are any materials generated throughout the course of production.

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What are the needed measure needed for Vendors and Production Companies to store assets?

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All systems used by Production companies and post vendors to store or share assets must be approved by AS and have security measures in place to prevent unauthorized access.

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What form of authentification does Amazon require for systems that store or share assets?

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For user authentication on systems that store or share assets, AS prefers two-factor authentication. If this is not an option, then Single Sign-On (SSO) or regular password authentication can be used. Under no circumstances should assets be stored on systems that can be accessed without password protection.

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Who is responsible for managing Mediasilo and Moxion distribution lists?

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The Project Owner is responsible for managing MediaSilo and Moxion distribution lists and must ensure lists remain current and accurate at all times.

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Who should be granted access to view content on Moxion and Mediasilo?

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Only users included on the distribution lists may be granted access to view content.

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Can crew members be granted download access in Moxion and Mediasilo?

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Under no circumstances should any crew member be granted download access.

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When distributing content links, what security needs to be provided and when should the links expire?

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When distributing content, links should be password-protected and set to expire within 10 business
days. Any date range beyond 10 days needs to be approved by your IMDb TV Post Exec.

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Should a password be include on the same email as a link to an asset file?

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When transferring an asset file a password should never be included on the same email as the asset file transfer link. All passwords must be emailed separately.

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Should watermarking be included on all cuts of content in Moxion and Mediasilo?

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All cuts, including locked cuts, should have a watermark burned into the lower center of the frame over
video, set at 25% opacity, and maintained on-screen at all times.

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What should the watermark read for content in Moxion or Mediasilo?

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Property of “Production Company Name”, “Individual Recipient Name”, “Date”

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Whose responsibility is it to ensure that watermarking is performed?

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it is the Production’s responsibility to ensure watermarking is performed.

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What are the approved programs for storing Freevee Assets beyond the physical confines of Post vendor facilities?

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Box, MediaSilo, Moxion, Reach Engine, AS-managed S3 buckets, Nightraven, and Scenechronize are approved for use distributing or storing IMDb TV assets beyond the physical and/or digital confines of Production and Post Production vendor facilities.

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What program is used for Final Audio Package delivery?

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Aspera file transfers are used for Final Audio Package delivery.

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How will assets be archived for Freevee deliverables?

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A secure file transfer will be provided for archiving assets within a specific AWS S3 location designated for IMDb TV.

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What is a show code?

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A four-letter show code used to track the production through final delivery.

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When will episodes be considered to be ‘final delivered’?

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No episode will be considered “Final Delivered” until all required paperwork and assets are received by Freevee.

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What are the required deliverables for Freevee from our QC Facility, VDMS?

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• Timed Text (All timed text files in English and other languages)
o Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (SDH) Full
o Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (SDH) Sans FN o SDH Forced Narratives
• Audio Description Files
• HD SDR Texted Production Master- Premiere launch asset
• HD SDR Textlesss masters
• HD SDR STM (if applicable)
• HD Split Track Master
• UHD SDR Split Track Master (if applicable)
• UHD/SDR/HDR Texted and Textless assets (if applicable)
• UHD/SDR/HDR STM (if applicable)
• Audio Stems (Via Aspera link)
• VAM
• CTM
• Project Files
• Graphics
• VFX (includes 3D Modeling and Textures)
• Camera Masters (if applicable)

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What will software/applications will our post finishing facilities use to transfer files.

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Nightraven and/or Aspera

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What does Freevee use for ‘paper’ documentation?

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Box

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What does Freevee use for the creation and entry of specific production and post production information?

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Airtable

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What documents are due at the start of principle photography and should be updated throughout the production and post production process?

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  • Camera Capture Workflow
  • Media Assumptions
  • Color Pipeline
  • Post Production Schedule
  • Cuts and Dailies Distribution Lists
  • Post Milestone Calendar
  • Post Vendor Sheet
  • Production and Post Production Contact Sheet
  • Post Deliverables Tracker
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For camera requirements, what should the production distribute?

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The Production should distribute its intended Capture Workflow, Media Assumptions Sheet, and Color Pipeline to all pertinent production departments and facilities via a memorandum or document. These documents should cover the capture resolution, recording format, aspect ratio, and color pipeline for all cameras used.

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When should productions finalize the workflow documents needed for camera requirements?

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Productions must finalize these workflow documents before principal photography.

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How many camera source files should be made during production?

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In any capture workflow, two copies of camera source files should always be made, at least one of which should be archived.

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What programs will be used during production to validate the integrity of all captured footage?

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MD5 or XXhash Checksum Software

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What are the most common cameras used for UHD productions for Freevee?

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  • ARRI Alexa (LF & 65)
  • Panasonic Varicam (LT or 35)
  • Sony (FS7, FX9, F55, F65, Venice)
  • Canon (C700, C500 or C300)
  • RED (Monstro, Helium or Gemini
    sensors)
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Do productions need approval of the camera and shooting format prior to shooting?

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Yes. All Productions, including any planning to shoot on film, must obtain approval of the camera and shooting format from Freevee Post Production Management prior to start of shooting.

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What frame rate is required for productions?

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It is required to shoot natively progressive at 23.976p, 24p, 25p, 29.976p, or 30p.

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What aspect ratio is required for Freevee productions?

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Freevee productions are required to shoot in 1.78 16x9 Full Frame aspect ratio. Any other aspect ratio needs special approval from Freevee Post Executives.

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What color spaces does Freevee recommend using for productions?

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Freevee recommends using camera native color space or ACES.

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How long is the post kick-off call and what should be provided by production before the call?

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60-minutes. The Freevee Post Production team will make introductions, discuss general plans, and address questions regarding information contained in the guidelines document. Production will also provide contact information for the post team so that Box and Airtable credentials may be created.

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What are the clock guidelines for a ‘Half Hour’ program?

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“Half hour” programs should fall between 22-35 minutes of total program time.

Act Breaks: 3 total acts with 2 (3 sec) breaks.

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What are the clock guidelines for a ‘One Hour’ program?

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“One hour” programs should fall between 35-54 minutes of total program time.

Act Breaks: 4 total acts with 3 (3 sec) breaks.

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What acts should TRT and Act Breaks be represented?

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TRT and act breaks should be represented on AC2 and forward.

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What does the program time include?

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Program time includes credits and does not include the Freevee Studio logo; the studio logo is dynamically inserted during play out and does not need to be added in Post.

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Should a production reach out to post if an episode falls short or exceeds the recommended run time?

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If any episode exceeds the maximum or falls short of the recommended run time, you must reach out to your Freevee Post Exec and Freevee Creative Executive for approval as this may impact Guild payments and residuals.

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How many acts and breaks should a show with TRT under 35 minutes have?

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Content with a TRT under 35 minutes should have a minimum of 3 Acts/2 breaks.

*Content under 35 minutes can have more than 3 acts, but must have a minimum of 3.

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Content over 35 minutes can have more than 3 acts but must have a minimum of 3.

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Content with a TRT over 35 minutes should have a minimum of 4 Acts/3 breaks.

Similarly, content over 35 minutes can have more than 3 act breaks, but must be approved by Freevee Post Executives.

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What is Freevee’s preference of when a first act should occur?

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The first act break must happen within the first 15 minutes of the program but should not occur
before 6 mins of program time.

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How many seconds of black should there be between acts?

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There must be 3 seconds of black and silence between acts. Breaks shorter than 3 sec will cause errors when Ads are inserted and will be rejected in QC.

41
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When will an act timing sheet be required?

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An Act Timing Sheet must be provided with all cuts and final delivery.

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What is a production number?

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A production number is a 3 digit number provided for each episode of a series. It is assigned at a productions start and carried through to delivery. The production number is NOT the Show Code; it is a different number that signifies the episode. The production number should never change.

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What is the process of vetting vendors for productions?

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Productions must consult with their Freevee Post Executives in regards to post vendors and obtain express approval.

New vendors must be vetted and approved by AS Content Security before they can be engaged to work on a project.

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What post vendor processes is a production responsible for?

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Timed Text (SDH), Audio Description (AD), and Quality Control (QC) are the responsibility of the Production.

45
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What is Freevee’s preferred Vendors for QC, Audio Description, and Timed Text.

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Eurofins (f.k.a. My Eye Burbank, Media)

Visual Data Media Services

46
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What vendor is used for Freevee’s localization process?

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Deluxe

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When should a Post Production Schedule be first delivered to Freevee?

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Preferably as soon as possible, and before the start of post production.

This schedule must be in a monthly long-form calendar format clearly labeled with creation dates and version numbers for tracking.

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What should the post production schedule include?

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This schedule tracks all post milestones including but not limited to Editors Cuts, Directors Cuts, Producers cuts, AC cuts and network turn overs, lock dates, online, color correction, mix dates, QC and final delivery.

49
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What is a Post Milestone Calendar?

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The PMC is a calendar that only includes Post Production Milestones such as Cuts Delivery, Final Audio Mix, QC, and Final Delivery.

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When will we create an airtable PMC for a production?

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51
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What platform does Freevee use for all cuts and dailies distribution?

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Freevee uses Moxion for all cuts and dailies distribution.

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What is the workflow to add distribution lists to Moxion?

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Productions will be in charge of creating a distribution for all their contacts. A distribution list template for Moxion will be provided in the Post Doc Bundle. Production will then add all dailies and cuts recipients from the Production team that will participate in regular distribution. Productions will then upload the completed and full distribution list to Box. From here it will then be be shared with the Post Exec for approval.

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What is the post vendor sheet?

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The Post Vendor Sheet tracks all vendors utilized for the project in Airtable. Once the info is populated in Airtable and approved by your Freevee Post Exec, a hard copy will also need to be uploaded to Box.

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What should a production do if a new vendor (VFX houses, ADR, etc) is added to the post vendor sheet?

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If new vendors are added to the post vendor sheet, it must be re-submitted as a revision for renewed approval by your Post Exec.

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What is the workflow for the post production contact sheet?

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A production is responsible for providing Production and Post Production Contact Sheet with all crew members, Post Production team members, vendors and key stakeholders at the start of production. This post production contact sheet will emailed to the Freevee Post Executive and uploaded to Box. If any changes are made to the contact information during production, please update the Contact Sheet, upload a new version to Box, and email the Freevee Post Exec.

No post document templates exist for the contact sheet, so it up to the production to make a suitable contact sheet.

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For the dialies and cut distributions in Moxion, does a member of the production team need to be designated as an admin in Moxion?

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Yes. As part of the Moxion workflow, a member of the show’s post team must be designated as the Admin in Moxion. Please see Moxion one sheet in Post Doc Bundle for more details on Moxion.

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Should all media material only be uploaded to Moxion?

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Yes, it is not acceptable to post dailies, cuts, or any material to Dropbox, Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive, Hightail, WeTransfer, or any other file sharing service without written consent from IMDb TV. DVDs must not be used for any distribution.

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For Scripted Dailies, what takes does Freevee recommend a production to upload unless requested by Freevee Creatives.

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Freevee recommends uploading only circle takes for dailies distribution unless specifically requested by Freevee Creative Executives. All dailies should have LUTs applied and all takes should be delivered as single clips. Long string-outs are not permitted for online viewing due to varying streaming bandwidths and the inability to jump to specific clips or scenes.

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From production side, what roles are guaranteed viewing access for dailies?

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The DP, Director, Production Designer, Executive Producers, Line Producer, and Editorial staff are the only crew-members guaranteed viewing access and should access dailies from a dedicated secure production site or office only. Only Freevee Post Execs may grant other members of the crew access to dailies upon request based on legitimate need.

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Can dailies be downloaded to personal devices?

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Dailies should never be downloaded to personal devices. Under no circumstances should any crew member be granted access to download dailies.

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For scripted cuts access, who should cuts be distributed to on the production side?

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Per union rules, editor and director cuts must be distributed only to the designated recipients. Only streaming access should be granted. In the case of bandwidth limitations, SD streaming should be utilized.

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How could crew members receive downloadable cuts to work off of?

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If crew members require locally downloaded files of cuts to work effectively, they may receive files via the “Send for Download” method in Moxion. To obtain “Send for Download” permissions, please reach out to Freevee Post Execs. Moreover, Moxion will need to encode the file with an individualized watermark, which will delay file delivery by a few hours and devices/environments will need to be vetted and secured.

63
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Picture Specs for Dailies, AC Cuts, and Locked Cuts.
File Type:
Codec:
Frame Size:
Data Rate:
Watermark:

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File Type: QuickTime .mov
Codec: H.264, No slate
Frame Size: 1280 x 720
Data Rate: Restricted to 2400 kbps
Watermark: “Property of , ,”
NOTE: Specify ‘Locked Cut’ or ‘Amazon Cut 1’ and provide a fast start header.

64
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What should the file name organization be of Moxion Dailies, AC Cuts, and Locked cuts.

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File Name: [Show Code]_[Production#]NLTC/LTC[YYYYMMDD].[file extension]

65
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Audio Specs for Dailies, AC Cuts, and Locked Cuts.

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Low Complexity/”LC” AAC or MPEG-4 audio compression
• Channel 1/2: Stereo Dialogue
• Channel 3/4: Stereo SFX
• Channels 5/6: Stereo Music

66
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How should recipients be notified of cut deliveries?

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With each cut delivery, in addition to any automatic notifications from Moxion and/or MediaSilo, please send an email notifying all recipients that a cut has been posted.

67
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What should be included in the email subject line of a cuts delivery?

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The email subject line should include the show code, episode number, cut version, and date.

68
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When should Continuity Forms be submitted?

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A final continuity, conforming to the locked cut, is due at final delivery of each episode. Please refer to the Continuity Template in the Post Doc Bundle.

Unscripted series do not require continuity documentation.

69
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What is Amazon Cut 1 referred to as? And what is the turnaround time for notes?

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Amazon Cut 1 (AC1) is the Producer’s Cut

Notes turnaround time is within 3 business days of receipt.

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What does Amazon Cut 2 address? And what is the turnaround time for notes?

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Amazon Cut 2 (AC2): Addresses first round of notes.

For the cut itself, depending on the extent of the creative notes given on AC1, the delivery of AC2 can range from 3-10 business days. This must be agreed upon by the post executive.

Notes are due back on this cut within 2 business days of receipt.

Rough draft of credits should be present on AC2.

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What is Amazon Cut 3 referred to as? And what is the turnaround time for notes?

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Amazon Cut 3 (AC3): “Proposed Locked Cut”

AC3 addresses 2nd round of notes.

AC3’s should contain confirmed credits. It should contain cleared final main title and final graphics package.

Notes are due back on this cut within 2 business days of receipt.

72
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When can further Amazon Cuts be created?

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Any additional Amazon Cuts must be agreed upon by the Producers and Creative Executives.

73
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What is the preferred studio cuts turnaround timing.

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If the cut is received at 5pm on a Friday, notes would be due back on the following Wednesday by 5pm. Weekend cut reviews must be specifically agreed to by the Freevee Creative.

74
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Studio Cuts for Non-English Local Originals

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For Non-English Local Originals: English Creative Review Forced Narrative Subtitles are required to be burned into picture for Amazon Cuts 1, 2, and 3 and the Locked Cut. These subtitles allow international stakeholders to properly review content. They are not used for translation or other Localization purposes. We recommend that productions start translation prior to Amazon Cuts, update translations to match the Amazon Cut and Locked Cut versions, and then burn-in during playout for delivery to Amazon Studios.

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How much time is typically allotted for Pre-Release Testing Screeners?

A

Testing turn-around time is usually 10-15 business days, allowing time for testing feedback.

76
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When are Freevee Pre-Release Testing Screeners sent out?

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Some series or programs will be sent out for early consumer audience testing. Depending on the content, this could happen at the AC1, AC2 or AC3 stage, and very rarely at the Locked Cut stage. But is typically the case is that they are sent out at the AC2 stage.

Keep in mind that feedback from testing could require editing and in turn, additional cuts. If this occurs, please make sure additional cuts are accounted for in the delivery schedule and PMC.

77
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Should Pre-release screeners be clean or have VisTC?

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Pre-release screeners should be clean (no vis timecode) and uploaded to MediaSilo.

78
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What does Freevee require for Locked Cuts?

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Freevee requires the following be delivered for every locked cut:
1. A downloadable version of each locked cut uploaded to Moxion and Mediasilo.

  1. For Scripted content only, an editable version of the most recent Production draft script (.FDX or .RTF
    preferred), or any other script reference materials, uploaded and shared via Box along with an email notification to your Freevee Post Exec.
  2. Preliminary Log of Licensed Stock Footage & Still Photos, uploaded and shared via Box with an email notification to your Freevee Post Exec. See a Log of Licensed Stock Footage & Still Photos Template in the Post Doc Bundle.
  3. Split track .wav files delivered as separate audio tracks (Ch. 1&2 Stereo Dialogue, Ch. 2&3 Stereo Sound Effects, Ch.3&4 Stereo Music) via Moxion and/or MediaSilo.
  4. Act Break Timing Sheet
79
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What does localization require for a locked cut to be conformed if it is changed after delivery.

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If cuts are changed with a need to be conformed after locked cut delivery, Freevee Localization requires the following:

  1. Downloadable version of revised, locked cut. Please use same delivery method agreed upon for all locked cuts.
  2. Timecode-specific breakdown of changes made within the episode. Please send via email to Freevee Localization (Originals-Localization@Amazon.com) and the Freevee Scripted and Unscripted Series Post freevee-post@amazon.com.
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What is the purpose and use of Mediasilo?

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MediaSilo is utilized by the Freevee Post Production team to share content for external requests. It is used for screeners. High Resolution Final Masters and assets should not be uploaded to MediaSilo, only upload screeners.

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How does Amazon define a screener?

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Freevee defines a screener as an approved version of a program for outside studio access. This most commonly applies to finished content that has been colored and mixed, but can also apply to approved screeners of earlier cuts needed for Pre-Release Screenings.

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What are the three types of screeners?

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Pre-Release Testing Screening (AC2, AC3 Cuts) - Cuts for audience testing.

PR Pre-Release Screeners (Locked Cut) - Screeners that are needed for PR or Marketing.

Finalized VIZ and Clean Screener (with approved color and mix) - QC-approved, final screeners for internal studio screening.

83
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How should content be securely shared in MediaSilo?

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Content can be securely shared in MediSilo via Quicklinks utilizing a password which should be sent to the recipient(s) separately. Content can be shared externally or internally this way.

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Should dailies and unlocked cuts be used on Mediasilo?

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Dailies and unlocked cuts should not be uploaded or shared via MediaSilo without approval from your Freevee Post Exec. Only Moxion should be utilized for dailies and unlocked cuts.

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