Error Code:
Effects Out of Sync
Description:
"Effects Out of Sync” refers to sound effect timing that does not match on screen coincidence.
Impact:
Effects out of sync impacts Technical and Content quality of the asset. The member experience is negatively impacted if timing of sound effects do not align with on-screen cues. It can take them out of a seamless viewing experience.
Severity Structure:
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FYI |
Effects are 1 frame or less earlier or later than on-screen action. |
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Issue |
Effects are 2 or more frames earlier or later than on-screen action. |
How to Prevent:
Review audio on timeline and ensure it is properly aligned with on-screen action, as sync can easily shift during an edit.
Verify that audio and video have been recorded at the same frame rate.
M&E QC will help prevent out of sync effects tracks from being duplicated in all dubs sourced from the M&E assets.
Solution:
Fix effects sync on timeline and re-export audio as needed. Check the M&E for the same issue, and redeliver M&E as well if necessary.