El Gato Negro
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Does anybody have a deliverable checklist they could share. Are VOD (Ipad, Itouch, PSP, etc) files considered deliverables in today's market?
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Deliverable Checklist
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Steve House
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Deliverables for what final purpose? A YouTube upload 'could' be considered a deliverable by some people but for a broadcast network you'll hear 'em screaming with laughter from 50 miles away.
El Gato Negro
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Steve House
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Theatrical release? festivals? home theatre DVD? broadcast television? Don't be so vague! The deliverables needed for a film for theatrical release are going to be different from those required for a Discovery Channel documentary which in turn may be different from a PBS concert show which in turn is going to be different from a :60 second commercial for local broadcast. Nail down exactly what you're submitting to whom and we can help you find it.
BTW, your contract with the distributor should spell out in detail a list of all the deliverables required. Many examples, such as the PBS Producer's Redbook or Discovery Channel Canada's requirements for submission, are available online.
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There are general deliverables you can prepare for that will cover you for most theatrical, television and DVD. While not exhaustive, nor will all be aked, but this will give you a good starting point:
1. Master 23.976/24 for theatrical or DCP. HD masters for 1080i/29.97 and 1080i/25 broadcast), SD down coverts of the broadcast masters. 16:9 anamorphic, letterbox and center crop for SD versions.
2. Textless master. Same submaster as listed above aailable upon request
3. D, M & E stems (dialog, music and effects)
4. ASCAP type report for all music, where in program, duration, rights owner.
5. Spot Dialog Master: who says what when for all dialog as well as titles. This can then be used for translations and subtitles
6. Converted timing for NTSC and PAL masters for those upon request
7. All clearances and rights as needed
Michael
1. Master 23.976/24 for theatrical or DCP. HD masters for 1080i/29.97 and 1080i/25 broadcast), SD down coverts of the broadcast masters. 16:9 anamorphic, letterbox and center crop for SD versions.
2. Textless master. Same submaster as listed above aailable upon request
3. D, M & E stems (dialog, music and effects)
4. ASCAP type report for all music, where in program, duration, rights owner.
5. Spot Dialog Master: who says what when for all dialog as well as titles. This can then be used for translations and subtitles
6. Converted timing for NTSC and PAL masters for those upon request
7. All clearances and rights as needed
Michael
Nascency Chris
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I think #1 could be confusing... I am working on delivery at this point for a network that broadcasts in 59.94 (don't ask me why that's their spec though) and all SD content must be original 4:3, no anamorphic or cropping...
Any delivery will be spelled out in your package agreement and tech specs for sure...
El Gato Negro
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Thank you, Michael. I'm waiting for a friend of mine to give me his check list, that they gave him at AFM. I did catch some of these on other sites/blogs. Here is what I found that can included in the list, for future reference.
[FONT="]NTSC 4x3 Digi-Beta Master of the Feature Film for television.[/FONT]
[FONT="]NTSC 16x9 Digi-Beta Master of the Feature Film for video.[/FONT]
[FONT="]DA88 of the DM&E and/or M&E Track.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Photographic Material – Either slides or a disc of stills usable for the creation of key art. If on disc must be high resolution. Need a minimum of 50 stills.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Standard Press Kit with synopsis, cast, behind the scenes info, reviews, etc…[/FONT]
[FONT="]Billing Block.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Paid Ad Credit Obligations.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Name and Likeness Restrictions.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Music Cue Sheets.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Music Licenses.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Composer Agreement.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Chain of Title.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Copyright Registration Certificate.[/FONT]
[FONT="]E&O Insurance Policy.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Lab Access letter to all physical film and video elements.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Assignment of Rights.[/FONT]
[FONT="]NTSC 4x3 Digi-Beta Master of the trailer.[/FONT]
[FONT="]NTSC 16x9 Digi-Beta Master of the trailer.[/FONT]
[FONT="]DA88 of the DM&E track of the trailer.[/FONT]
[FONT="]NTSC 4x3 Digi-Beta Master of the textless background of beginning and end titles if superimposed of the film.[/FONT]
[FONT="]NTSC 16x9 Digi-Beta Master of the textless background of beginning and end titles if superimposed of the film.[/FONT]
[FONT="]HD 16x9 Master of the Feature Film.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Copyright Mortgage and Assignment.[/FONT]
[FONT="]MPAA Rating Certificate.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Continuity Script.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Title Report.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Copyright Report.[/FONT]
[FONT="]UCC Search.[/FONT]
[FONT="]All agreements including talent, crew, location and guild agreements.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Electronic Press Kit.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Extras for the DVD that include commentary, making of doc, etc…[/FONT]