MFD COLOR PREP CHECKLIST

COLOR PREP CHECKLIST (XML/AAF WORKFLOW)

1. Booking Sheet

• To be filled out at http://mfdsf.com/book

• This info is necessary for us to start prep on our end and make sure our deliverables are to spec. [what codec you would like back, # of handles if needed, resolution, etc]

• All assets for color to be delivered to MFD by 3:00 PM one business day prior to the session to avoid rush fees

2. PICTURE REFERENCE

• A quicktime ideally in ProRes422Proxy format of the clean locked edit including all titles, graphics, framing, sizing etc. 

3. Transfer Reference

• A quicktime ideally in ProRes422Proxy format with clip timecode and clip names burned into picture. We use this during our color prep to make sure we are ingesting the proper shots and using the proper frames of each shot.

4. SOURCE VIDEO / PHOTO FILES

• Production Drive or download link with all live action video in native format from cameras

• Any source stills in both native and jpeg formats
  

4. XML / AAF and EDLs for Each Video Track

• Export XML of the locked sequence(s)

  • Each sequence should be named clearly to the corresponding cut BEFORE exporting the XML. Changing the filename in the finder will not update the sequence name

  • One video track preferred, although multiple tracks are supported

  • Decompose all Nests, Dynamic Links and Multicam clips

  • Delete all clips that do not need to be graded, including disabled clips and clips in the “graveyard” past the “out” point

• Export EDL of the locked sequence(s)

  • EDLs do not support multiple video tracks, so one will need to be exported for each individual track in the sequence

  • Please add the suffix “v1,” “v2,” etc., for each EDL to indicate the corresponding video track number

5. Premiere / Avid / FCPX Project File

• NLE project file containing locked sequence(s) - This is used as a backup and only used in a last resort situation

HOW TO MAKE A TRANSFER REF: