Trailer Delivery Specs
Trailer Delivery Specs
Please provide all of the assets listed below and adhere to their specifications for archival delivery.
1. AV (MUXED)
Finished trailer, recap, clip, teaser, etc.
Video-Texted
Resolution: 16x9/1.78 ratio.
The minimum resolution is 1920x1080, but the standard is to deliver in 3840x2160. Either way, the file must be in a 16x9/1.78 ratio; otherwise, it cannot be accepted.
Frame Rate:
Supplemental assets (trailer, recap, clip, etc.) frame rate should match the source content (original film or episodes).
Codec: SDR Prores 422 HQ [Ideal]
Render finished asset in progressive scan (not interlaced) as SDR Prores 422 HQ in legal range see ProRes spec on PHC.
Any HDR delivery to go live on Netflix streaming service has to happen via IMF submission see IMF delivery specs on PHC. If possible and IMF onboarded, the SDR delivery should also be taken via IMF (in full range as per our IMF delivery specs).
Deliver with 5.1 and 2.0 printmasters layered (in that order). 2.0 printmaster is a minimum and 5.1 alone will not be accepted.
Program start & end has to be delivered without the Netflix usual one (1) sec of black and silence at head & tail or any other slates & cards outside of the actual program.
Codec: H.264 [Minimum]
Render finished asset in progressive scan (not interlaced) as H.264 according to the below specifications
Finished trailer with clean picture, graphics removed, on-screen text removed, and no burned-in subtitles.
Resolution: 16x9/1.78 ratio.
The minimum resolution is 1920x1080, but the standard is to deliver in 3840x2160. Either way, the file must be in a 16x9/1.78 ratio; otherwise, it cannot be accepted.
Frame Rate:
Supplemental assets (trailer, recap, clip, etc.) frame rate should match the source content (original film or episodes).
Codec: SDR Prores 422 HQ
Render finished asset in progressive scan (not Interlaced) as SDR Prores 422 HQ in legal range see ProRes spec on PHC.
Any HDR delivery to go live on Netflix streaming service has to happen via IMF submission see IMF delivery specs on PHC. If possible and IMF onboarded, the SDR delivery should also be taken via IMF (in full range as per our IMF delivery specs).
Deliver with 5.1 and 2.0 printmasters layered (in that order). 2.0 printmaster is a minimum and 5.1 alone will not be accepted.
Program start & end has to be delivered without the Netflix usual one (1) sec of black and silence at head & tail or any other slates & cards outside of the actual program.
2. Audio Deliverables
We need separate files that match the specs listed above for Dialogue, Music, and Effects tracks in 5.1 (6-channel) or, if unavailable, 2.0 (2-channel). Do not submit mono stems. Loudness should measure -15 LKFS (+/- 2 LU) and not exceed -2 dBFS maximum level (true peak).
This is also the place to add any optional stems helpful to dubbing teams, such as separating VO dialogue from content dialogue or music vocals from the instrumental stem. If there are undipped audio files, please include those as necessary.
Zipped folder of all audio stems containing:
5.1 Printmaster
5.1 DX stem
5.1 SFX stem
5.1 MX stem
5.1 M&E stem
Stereo Printmaster
Stereo DX stem
Stereo SFX stem
Stereo MX stem
Stereo M&E stem
Optional stems
For example: separating VO dialogue from content dialogue, or music vocals from instrumental stem
*The only change specific to trailer creation is to include ALL music vocals, not just on-screen singing
For more guidance please read more about M&E guidelines and best practices.
In Depth Details: Audio Splits (DMEs)
Audio masters should be delivered as interleaved files at a 24-bit, 48kHz sample rate.
Stems and Printmasters should begin at the 01:00:00:00 mark exactly and extend to the end of the video.
Loudness should measure -15 LKFS (+/- 2 LU) and not exceed -2 dBFS maximum level (true peak).
The naming convention should be as follows:
[TITLE]_[SEASON IF APPLICABLE]_[ASSET TYPE]_[VERSION]_[MID]_[CHANNELS]_[STEM]
Example: StrangerThings_S4_MainTrailer_v5_80229865_6ch_Printmaster
We require a separate delivery of Printmaster matching IMF mix of the original film or episodes: 5.1 (6-channel), 2.0 (2-channel).
Loudness should measure -15 LKFS (+/- 2 LU) and not exceed -2 dBFS maximum level (true peak).
AAF or OMF used for the final sound mix.
Used for dubbing teams to understand the effects and treatments of files during their work.
3. Additional Archival Deliverables
EDL should reference the source long-form title/episodes whenever possible, not files created by the agency, rush files, or dailies.
We require 2 EDL deliverables:
VIDEO ONLY
DIALOGUE ONLY
This EDL should capture only dialogue used in the asset (no sfx or music)
Premiere Export Settings, Filename Conventions, and Delivery Specs
Example File: DIA EDL EXAMPLE
For all non-English trailers, an English translation is required.
Separate SRT/XML file
Ideally a detailed transcription of the original language dialogue and any on-screen text with an English translation. The more detailed the more helpful. The template is found here.
All music and any SFXs used in the trailer must be cleared for worldwide and in-perpetuity use.
A music cue sheet must be provided for all assets to assist in tracking track licensing. This sheet should capture both music and sound design cues.
A template and step-by-step guidance can be found here.
To learn more about our cleared music and SFX libraries, please check out this link (doc summary).
Additional graphics created for the trailer (text cards, etc).
This includes the After Effects/Photoshop/Illustrator project and any other accompanying files.
Keep the project clean and organized. It’s best to contain the fewest pre-comps and layers with the active type layer(s).
Prores 422 HQ matching the original resolution - containing only on-screen texts or graphics on an alpha channel
Pre-render any heavy effects, animations, and, if possible, third-party plugins that do not directly affect the type layer(s).
Text / Graphics with a transparent background
Please include a TXT file listing any After Effects plugins and/or fonts used
Example File: KEYABLE GFX RENDER SAMPLE + GFX COLLECT SAMPLE
Any licensed material present in the assets should be consolidated and listed in a Google/Excel sheet
Delivered sheet must contain:
Description of item
Type of item
Source vendor or copyright holder
Timecode in
Screenshot of item
Restriction (based on these definitions)
Any additional notes if applicable
4. Sensitive Content Guidance
Language
Avoid language that is derogatory, aggressive, sexually-oriented, or crudely anatomical
A few full-bleeping or audio-dropped expletives are OK, as long the full audio is omitted
All subtitles are treated the same as audio, so please be sure subs are also edited when necessary
Gestures
Avoid using the middle finger, as it is equated to “F**k you” in many languages
Be mindful of regionally specific hand gestures.
Dialogue
Avoid sexually vulgar language (“I’m going to ride you”), particularly overt innuendo and double-entendres (“Lick my sticky buns”)
Avoid references to sexual violence
Avoid racial defamation and / or stereotypical dialogue
Avoid overt drug references and those that glamorize drug use
Some mild crude humor is OK
Scenes of adults actively smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol are OK
Avoid showing minors who are drinking, smoking, or consuming other substances.
Avoid references to substance use that could be perceived as encouraging minors to consume them.
Violence
Avoid “impact shots” - overt point-of-contact scenes, particularly those that result in bloody injury or gore
Depictions of bodily harm or death without impact being shown are OK
Stylized gun play and action sequences, martial arts/karate-style fighting,battlefields, etc. are OK
Scenes with mild physical or psychological fear and threats are OK
Avoid scenes of sexual violence
Avoid overt acts of violence against children or animals
Gore
Avoid overtly focal gore, gratuitous gore, and scenes of intense gore and threat
Avoid impact shots (gore that is directly associated with the outcome of a violent act)
Avoid images of injured children or animals
Guns
Do not use an image where a gun is directly pointed at the viewer - Avoid making our members the target
Avoid clips that glorify gun use for no other sake than glamorization (guns look sexy and cool vs. dangerous).
Audio of gunshots is OK
Stylized gun play and action sequences are OK
Keep in mind sensitivities around kids and teenagers with guns - while it is OK to use clips featuring minors with guns, use caution with scenes that lean on glamorization or imitable behaviors
Nudity
Avoid nudity, particularly genitalia or nudity in sexual situations
Common body parts to avoid include breasts, penises and vaginas, bare butts,visible pubic hair
Side-boob is ok, but avoid in a sex scene
Brief blurred nudity or fully-veiled body parts are OK
Non-focal, non-realistic nudity is OK (such as a drawing, painting on the wall, or costume)
Comedic, non-sexualized nudity is generally ok as long as actual genitalia is not being shown
Sex
Brief scenes where sex is implied are OK, including pre- and post-sexual situations- unless they involve minors
If sex scenes are included, try to keep them fleeting and minimize view of bodies
Avoid visceral, sexually graphic content and overt sex acts
Avoid overt depiction of sex paraphernalia / sexualized objects
Sexualized humor or conversation is generally OK if it is not overt
Avoid direct mention of suicide or imagery of the moment of suicide
Avoid mention of abortion