TXF Delivery Specifications
● Digital File Delivery: Will also accept pro-res digital file masters in HD or SD on a hard drive. Specs can be found on page 3 of this General Video Technical Requirements.
● High Definition: (1) HDCAM or (1) XDCAM master (1) DVD Screener with BITC
● Standard Definition: (1) Digital Betacam master (1) DVD Screener with BITC
Digital File Specifications
Hi Res Trailers for the film(s) as well as available pictures, still shots, and artwork.
High Definition
• Container Format Quicktime Movie
• Video Codec Apple ProRes 422 HQ (High Quality)
• Frame Height 1080
• Frame Width 1920
• Number of audio channels 4
• Music & Effects on channels 3 & 4
• Audio sample size 16 bit
• Audio sample rate 48KHz
• Field dominance Upper field first
Standard Definition
• Container Format Quicktime Movie
• Video Codec Uncompressed 8 bit
• Frame Height 486
• Frame Width 720
• Number of audio channels 4 (1&2 Stereo Mix, 3&4 Music & Effects)
• Audio sample size 16 bit
• Audio sample rate 48KHz
• Field dominance Lower field first
• Container Format Quicktime Movie
• Video Codec Uncompressed 8 bit
• Frame Height 486
• Frame Width 720
• Number of audio channels 4 (1&2 Stereo Mix, 3&4 Music & Effects)
• Audio sample size 16 bit
• Audio sample rate 48KHz
• Field dominance Lower field first
● VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
High Definition: Video content shall be produced using industry standards and accepted norms. HD submissions should be 16 x 9 – Full Frame Resolution: 1080i Frame Rate: 59.94 (for NTSC down-conversion)
Graphics: 1920 x 1080 (4 x 3 safe)
Standard Definition: Video content shall be produced using industry standards and accepted norms. Aspect Ratio: Standard 4 x 3 display or 16 x 9 Letterbox accepted.
● TAPE SPECIFICATIONS
SMPTE drop frame time code is mandatory and must be continuous Vertical Interval Time Code throughout the tape. Reference color bars and tone at the head of each tape must be a true indication of the program’s chroma, video, pedestal & phase, and audio levels. At least :30 seconds of bars and tone is required. Multi- segment tapes must have
a minimum of 5 seconds of black between segments.
Leaders: All programs delivered must have leaders on them that conform to the following standard: 00:58.00:00 Black and silence
00:58.30:00 Color bars and tone start 00:59.30:00 Slate 00:59.40:00 Black and Silence 01:00.00:00 Program start
Slates: A slate should last :10 seconds and contain the following: Program Title
Program Number Total Program Time (content only) Audio Configuration Closed Captioned (if applicable)
Labels: A label must be placed on the outside of the case and on the tape itself indicating the following: Program Title
Program Number Total Program Time (content only) Audio Configuration Closed Captioned (if applicable)
● NTSC VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS Drop Frame
NTSC tapes must be recorded with drop frame time code.
Vertical Blanking: Should adhere to SMPTE specification 170 M. TXF will accept vertical blanking that falls between 17 and 22 scan lines.
Horizontal Blanking: Should adhere to SMPTE specification 170 M. TXF will accept horizontal blanking widths of between 10.4 and 12.0 microseconds, with a front porch measurement of to 2.0 microseconds and a distance of 9.4 to 10.0 microseconds from the falling edge of sync to the end of the horizontal blanking. For NTSC Programs, TXF measures the start of blanking as the edge of the signal crosses below 7.5 IRE, and the end of blanking as the signal crosses above 7.5 IRE. Black edges on the image will be measured as program blanking, and may result in blanking measurements being wide.
Composite Video White Levels: Should not exceed 100 IRE units, and program black levels should not extend below 7.5 IRE units. Neither the program luminance whites nor blacks should be clipped excessively.
Composite Chroma Levels: Should not exceed 110 IRE and may be clipped to prevent transmission overmodulation. TXF standards do not distinguish between shows of digital component origination or those of composite origination when evaluating encoded chrominance levels. If digital production methods are used, it is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that the encoded signal meets the composite guidelines. All programs will be judged against these analog composite guidelines, irrespective of their native origination. NTSC composite gamut legality is also required, irrespective of origination.
● AUDIO REQUIREMENTS
High Definition: 5:1 Surround with Stereo pairs. – 5:1 must be encoded Dolby E on channels 1 & 2 (Dolby Digital is acceptable) – Stereo on channels 3 & 4 – Dialog Level: -24 (or ITE Spec)
Standard Definition: Stereo audio must be fully mono compatible in proper phase. Split Audio channels recorded as follows: – Channel 1: Stereo L – Channel 2: Stereo R
-Channel3: M&E -Channel4: M&E
Audio Levels: Program audio must reflect reference tone level. Audio levels must be consistent throughout the program. Transmission limiters clip at +8 dB. For broadcast “full mix” tracks, transient audio peaks must not exceed +10 dB above reference tone when measured on an audio meter using the “True Peak” ballistic set (0 ms rise, 200 ms fall). For secondary audio tracks, such as music and effects tracks, and audio elements, peak levels must not rise above +17 dB (-3 dBfs). When mastering to a digital format and/or using an full scale or peak meter, where “0” is at the top of the scale and reference tone is at -20 dBfs, audio for the “full mix” tracks should peak at no more than -10 dBfs for SD and -3 dbs for HD.
● TRAILER REQUIREMENTS
Also please send Hi Res Trailers for the film(s) as well as available pictures, still shots, and artwork.
● Paper Deliverables
o LAB ACCESS Form o Final Continuity Script o PRODUCTION CREDIT AND CONTACT MATERIAL
o Certificates of Origin o Dolby or THX Licensing agreements o Music Cue Page
All possible Delivery Materials other than the video and audio materials shall be delivered electronically via email and labeled so they can be easily located.
Physical materials should be sent to: TRIAL X FIRE 455 Moreland Ave. #5836 Atlanta GA, 31107
Thank you so much for your attention.