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Raw file conversion specs – clarification request
Hello,
I received a conversion delivery spec sheet from a distributor for a feature film’s raw files (mostly mp4 and avi to quicktime MOV/ProRess 422 files). The video conversion process I have no issue with – I’m familiar with that. But at the bottom of the spec sheet is this:
“Full Quality Check report with no audio or visual problems with more than a 2+ rating done at a first tier lab approved by Distributor to be E-mailed prior to shipment of masters.”
I’m not exactly sure what this means… can someone explain this to me?
Also, there’s this request as well for the audio:
“All Feature Electronic Masters must have this audio layout:
5.1 L / 5.1 R / 5.1 C / 5.1 Lfe / 5.1 Ls / 5.1 Rs / Lt / Rt / M&E – L / M&E – R / Dialogue”What does that mean? Note that these are NOT my raw masters… I’m just converting provided files for a client so I really don’t want to manipulate the originals if I don’t have to.
Any help would be appreciated. Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I couldn’t find one that really fit this issue…
Thanks!
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2 Replies
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So are you converting raw camera files or master movies? Because those kind of requirements are usually only made for a absolutely ready master.
The first one is a requirement that the master is quality checked at some reputable company and the second one is the requirement for the audio track order.
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Hi Tero,
Thanks for the clarification – I thought the specs requests seemed strange considering the scenario.
I’m only converting the raw camera files – unedited (as I’m told the editing is being handled by the producers). So from the sounds of it, I’m on the right track.
For the audio file conversions, they’re all stereo originals and I plan on leaving them in stereo after conversion. I *could* put them to 5.1 format, but that would be a colossal waste of time in my opinion, since the editor will probably decide what audio goes where based on their work with the producers.
Thanks again!
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