what to ask for?

[mungk]

can someone tell me a good digital format for transport and delivery?

I believe our client wants to send footage to us on a betacam sp tape. Since we have a digital workflow, would it be cool to ask for uncompressed .avi or .mov? Or is there a better format to work with? We're mostly going to be doing ADR work.

I believe the content is non HD so file sizes shouldn't be too crazy.

Thanks in advance.

 

[take2visualmedia]

re: file format

re: file format

I'd just rent a Beta deck if you don't already have one. Asking the client to create files in my experience is never a good thing one from a business relations standpoint and two from a technological one. Also if the footage is on BetaSP, it won't be HD.

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[grinner]

dotto. Dont bust yourself by announcing your limitations.
There are plenty of dub houses that will transfer it for you if you can't rent a deck.