Technical requirements for submitting video contributions to GNM (original) (raw)

When delivering finished master files to the Guardian, we require i) a Programme as Completed Form as detailed under Supporting Material below; and b) an “English version” and an “international version” of the Film(s) as described below:

A) ENGLISH VERSION (for Guardian launch and English language distribution partners)

Picture Include all text, i.e. titles & credits, subtitles, name supers, graphics text, etc. and ensure that all the text is title safe.

Audio Full mix audio levels must comply with the ITU-R BS.1770-3 standard. With an average loudness of -23 LUFS and a true peak of -3dBfs.

B) INTERNATIONAL VERSION (for foreign distribution partners, or for clean unbranded versions)

Picture Ensure a completely clean picture is provided, i.e. without titles & credits (save on black) name supers (Astons), lower thirds, subtitles, or other screen text.

Audio Full mix audio levels must comply with the UBU R128 standard. With an average loudness of -23 LUFS and a true peak of -3dBfs. Please supply the following 2 STEREO audio tracks, preferably embedded in the International film file:

• Full mix (including narration/voice-over)
• Full mix minus narration/voice-over (un-dipped)

Please also supply the following ‘split’ audio as separate stems (.wav or .aiff, PCM, 48KHZ, 16 or 24bit)

• Narration/Voice over only
• Dialogue & Sync (e.g. interviews and camera grabs)
• SFX
• Music

NOTE: Undipped audio should only be undipped in respect to voice-over/narration. All undipped tracks should have identical levels to ‘full mix’ in all other respects.

Supporting Materials

• Ensure a full time coded transcript is provided, with all interviews, voiceover and screen text included, electronically in .doc (Word) or .PDF format via email or on CD.
• Programme as Completed Form detailing use or engagement of third party materials, crew, interviewees, etc. (including for music the name of the publishing company, composer, recording company, etc. in respect of each track of utilised music)
• Synopsis
• Credits list

TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTING VIDEO MASTERS

1. The required format for submitting video master files is AS-11(.mxf) or ProRes(.mov):

Format: AS-11 (.MXF)
Resolution: 1920x1080p 25fps
Video Codec: AVC-Intra Class 100 1080
Quality: Maximum Render Quality and Maximum Depth
Audio: Uncompressed, 48 Hz, 24 bit, 4 channel

Format: Quicktime ProRes (.MOV)
Resolution: 1920x1080p 25fps
Video Codec: Apple ProRes 422 HQ