| A | B | C | D | E | F | |
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1 | ASSET TYPE: AV MUXED | |||||
2 | VIDEO CHECKS | DESCRIPTION | CORRECT | INCORRECT | NOTES | Action required if Fail is detected |
3 | Title Check | Title present in the feature/episode matches the title in the Netflix Source Request. | Seek Correct Source | |||
4 | Black Check | Feature starts and ends on black. (1) second of black at the head and tail of the program (one [1] frame to one [1] second of black is acceptable if providing ProRes files). Commerical black segments must be trimmed down to two (2) seconds or less. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Simple Edit - Add/Remove Black | ||
5 | Extraneous Content Check | Source does not contain bars and tones, bumpers, segment recaps or previews, advertisements, slates, ratings cards, FBI warning cards, VITC time code, placards, overlay branding or website link callouts before, during and/or after the program. URLs present during end credits are permissible. | Simple Edit - Remove Extra Content | |||
6 | Video Censorship Check | Video is uncensored unless censorship is specifically requested/approved by Netflix | Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | |||
7 | Combing/Ghosting Frame Check | Perform 50 frame check, at 5 points. If content is interlaced, has the field order of the file been flagged correctly? | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Adjust File Header / Retranscode Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | ||
8 | Duplicate Frame Check | Perform 50 frame check, at 5 points. If content is interlaced ensure you are displaying only one set of fields during this check. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | If 29.97fps - Retranscode - iVTC Using Tachyon or If 23.98/24/25 - Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | ||
9 | Dropped Frame Check | Perform 50 frame check, at 5 points. | Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | |||
10 | Telecine Check | Perform 50 frame check, at 5 points. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Retranscode - Remove iVTC | ||
11 | Progressive Frame Check | Perform 50 frame check, at 5 points. Only 29.97 or 25 can be interlaced on every frame (this check applies to ProRes sources only). | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Retranscode - Deinterlace | ||
12 | Aliasing/Compression Artifact Check | Perform 50 frame check, at 5 points. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. Source material must be of a quality that is equal to or greater than that of the chosen Netflix specification. Example: 15mbit Long GOP HD Mpeg2 cannot be used to create ProRes 422 HQ. | Retranscode at appropriate compression levels/sample rate Can't Fix/Per Source - Seek Alternate Source | ||
13 | Video Hit Check | Content is free from video hits during 5pt spot QC: often manifesting as digital blocks, digital line errors/dropouts or picture breakup occurring anywhere on screen. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Reencode/retranscode Can't Fix/Per Source - Seek Alternate Source | ||
14 | VITC Check | VITC/Line 21 information must NOT be present at the top of the frame. | Retranscode - Blank VITC With Black | |||
15 | Aspect Ratio Check | The image has not been stretched or squeezed and makes sense for the video content. In addition, the aspect ratio has been confirmed to be the original aspect ratio i.e. 2.35, 1.85, 1.78 etc used for the theatrical release (or broadcast for TV shows). | Adjust File Header / Retranscode Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | |||
16 | Color Check | The image is free from crushed blacks, overexposed highlights and other color artifacts that stand out as an issue to an untrained eye. | Color Correct + Retranscode - When Source Format Allows or Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | |||
17 | Color Banding Check | The image is free from abrupt changes between shades of the same color. | Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | |||
18 | Frame Edge Check | The image is free from distortion or bands of discoloration on the outlying edge of the frame. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Retranscode - Crop Out Artifacts + Pad With Black | ||
19 | Burn-in subtitles / Forced Narratives Check | Video is free from burned-in dialogue subtitles and forced narratives. Per Netflix spec, this does not mean we have a requirement for a textless source. Main titles, end credits, creative narrative text, location call-outs, and other supportive/creative text should be burned in. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Simple Edit - Replace With Textless Elements | ||
20 | Seamless Version Check | Free of commercial bumpers and segment previews/recaps. | Assisted QC pass can help identify commerical black break points for qualification purposes | Complex Edit - Remove Bumpers/Previews/Recaps while making any audio edits as seamless as possible. Material may also be rejected and seamless version requested from content owner | ||
21 | Truncation Check | Review timeline in and out points prior to exporting and during QC to ensure full duration of the timeline is included. Review head and tail to make sure any titles/credits/logos are present and complete. | Re-export program with full duration if error was introduced during timeline edits or encoding. Can't Fix/Per Source - Seek Alternate Source | |||
22 | Sensitive Content Check | Content does not include depictions of blackface, graphic suicide, or sexual situations involving minors. | To be escalated to your Netflix Title Operations Representative (TPM). | |||
23 | AUDIO CHECKS | DESCRIPTION | CORRECT | INCORRECT | NOTES | |
24 | Silence Check | Feature starts and ends on silence. Minimum 1 frame. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Simple Edit - Add/Remove Silence | ||
25 | Language Check | Language spoken matches that specified in the Netflix Source Request. If source request specifies *, then the original language must be present. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source or Verify Requested Language With your Netflix Title Operations Representative (TPM) | ||
26 | Duration Check | Audio must be present for the duration of the video. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Simple Edit - Adjust Audio To Match Video Duration | ||
27 | Extraneous Content Check | Audio excludes large sections of creatively unintended silence before or after program, 2 pops, and other extraneous dialogue, music or effects | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Simple Edit - Add/Remove Silence, 2 pop/test tones, extraneous DME | ||
28 | Censorship Check | Audio must be uncensored unless censorship is specifically requested/approved by Netflix | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | ||
29 | Sync Check | The audio has been checked for sync at 5 points. | Simple Conform - Offset / Break Removal / Retiming From One Framerate To Another Complex Conform - Retiming That Involves Multiple Edit Points (not Break Removal) To Remove Drift | |||
30 | Channel Mapping Check | The file only contains 2.0 or 5.1+2.0 and the channels are in the correct order. Each channel has been isolated and verified to contain the correct content. | Looking at the waveforms or audio levels should expose "fake" 5.1 mixes where the audio levels do not vary from channel to channel. The Lfe channel is usually the give-away if it looks like the other channels. | Retranscode - Remove/Add Required Channels + Remap If Necessary. New file may be required. | ||
31 | Audio Labelling Check | The channels have been correctly labelled within the MOV container (ProRes sources only) | Adjust File Header - Use QuickTime Pro To Adjust Audio Channel Labels. | |||
32 | Audio Artifact Check | Audio tracks must not include audible artifacts such as "ticks", "pops", "crackle", "hiss", etc. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Attempt to mitigate issues using digital audio software tools. May be more difficult to accomplish if artifacts occur during dialogue. Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | ||
33 | Audio Drop Out Check | Audio tracks exclude audible drop-outs that occur abruptly and without any contextual cues that they are attributed to creative intent. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | ||
34 | Audio Level Shift/Level Change Check | Audio tracks are free from abrupt changes not attributed to creative intent (e.g. dialogue level drops below an audible level or audio levels rise abruptly) | Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | |||
35 | Audio Phase Check | Audio is in phase. Out of phase audio may exhibit portions of the mix sounding hollow, and/or include drop outs in dialogue/effects indicating a possible phase error. | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Seek Alternate Source | ||
36 | Dialogue Completeness Check | Audio tracks contain dialogue for all creatively intended/plot-relevant portions of content. | Easily identified by an on-screen character's lip movement being clearly visible but no accompanying dialogue present. | Can't Fix - Seek Alternate Source | ||
37 | IMF CHECKS | DESCRIPTION | CORRECT | INCORRECT | NOTES | |
38 | Video Edit Point Check | All edit points that involve 2 different video essences must be checked to ensure the edit is seamless and correct. | Correct the edit and recreate IMF package. | |||
39 | Audio Edit Point Check | All edit points that involve 2 different audio essences must be checked to ensure the edit is seamless and correct. | Correct the edit and recreate IMF package. | |||
40 | Photon Check | IMF package passes photon validations | To be run in conjunction with an Assisted QC pass. | Correct IMF compliance errors and repackage/redeliver | ||
41 | Supplemental IMF CPL Check | Ensure all supplemental IMF packages are being built from the most recent supplemental package so that the CPL reflects all changes made since the creation of the original delivery. | Rebuild the Supplemental IMF package from the most recent/successfully delivered composition. | |||
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