Project Turnover Guide

An AAF is not required if there is no audio in your project. Projects with audio require:

‣ MXF/MOV file (the reference render)

‣ AAF file (the project file)

Please compress these two files together in a ZIP folder.

Reference Render (MXF/MOV)

Leader & Sync Requirements

✓ Required: Burn in program TC, center frame bottom

~ Optional: 2-pop @ 00:59:58:00 and tail pop @ LFOP +02:00

Recommended for long-form programming of 10 mins or more.

Codec

✓ DNxHD SQ 1080p / ProRes 422 LT

DNxHD preferred for compatibility, ProRes accepted as alternate.

Audio

✓ Include audio mixdown for reference

Project File (AAF)

Specifications for Export

✓ 48kHz, 24 bit, Broadcast WAV / Uncompressed PCM

✓ Embed audio

✓ Trim files with handles of 4 seconds minimum

Example: 4s @ 24 fps = handles of 96.

✓ Breakout to mono

✗ Render audio effects

If there are stylistic effects you want to render, include copies without.

A Couple Last Notes

(!) Exclude video generated by the AAF export, only send the reference render.

(!) If you have questions beyond what is covered here, please refer to the Avid Knowledge Base, or email me directly.