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Final Audio Deliverables and Archive Assets
It is important that Mix Versions and Stem file names contain all relevant information within their file names. They must be easy to understand at a glance. All 5.1 surround (6ch) elements must be delivered as discrete files. For detailed instructions on preparing Dolby Atmos archive assets, please see Dolby Atmos Home Mix Archive Specs.
Item |
Naming |
Example |
Project Title |
project_title |
chefs_table |
Episode / Reel # / Longplay |
s[season##]e[episode##] or r[reel##] or lp[longplay] |
s01e01, s01e02, s01e03 or r01, r02, r03 or lp |
Version # or Date |
v[##] |
v05, v041319 |
Asset Type (see legend below) |
asset type |
PM, ME, FXStem, FXPD, ADR |
Soundfield Type (if applicable) |
soundfield type |
Nearfield, Theatrical |
Mono, Stereo or 5.1 |
mono, 2ch or 6ch |
mono, 2ch, 6ch |
Sample Rate |
[##]k |
48k |
Bit Depth |
[##]b |
24b |
Time Code Rate |
time code rate without period |
23976, 24, 25, 2997, 30 |
Channel / Track Mapping |
channel/track designation |
.L, .R, .C, .LFE, .Ls, .Rs |
Asset Type |
Abbreviation |
Master |
PM, ME |
Audio Stem |
FXStem, MXStem, DIAStem, FFFXStem |
Pre-Dubs |
FXPD, MXPD, DIAPD... |
Optional Tracks |
OPT, OPTA, OPTB, GRP |
Dialog Guide Track |
GUIDE |
ADR Recordings |
ADR |
File Naming Examples
Final Discrete Stereo Mix Example:
chefs_table_s02e02_v04_PM_Nearfield_2ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v04_PM_Nearfield_2ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav
or
chefs_table_s02e02_v04_PM_Nearfield_2ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v04_PM_Nearfield_2ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav
Discrete 5.1 Stem Unit Example:
chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.C.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.LFE.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Ls.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v03_FXSTEM_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Rs.wav
Discrete 5.1 Pre-Dub Unit Example:
chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.C.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.LFE.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Ls.wav
chefs_table_s02e02_v09_fxpd_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Rs.wav
Discrete 5.1 Music & Effects Example:
peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.L.wav
peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.R.wav
peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.C.wav
peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.LFE.wav
peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Ls.wav
peewee_lp_v02_ME_Nearfield_6ch_48k_24b_23976.Rs.wav
ProTools sessions
Premix and stage mix sessions should be consolidated with all linked media. Frozen or rendered tracks are acceptable if the facility prefers. Please perform a "File >> Save Copy In..." and select Audio Files under "Items to Copy" to consolidate files:


Example of a consolidated session:

Music Archival
It is important that Mix Versions and Stem file names contain all relevant information within their file names. They must be easy to understand at a glance. All mono or 5.1 surround (6ch) elements must be delivered as discrete files.
Item |
Naming |
Example |
Composer Identifier |
XX |
LH |
Song Title |
SongTitle |
BodyAndSoul |
Mix Version or Stem Type |
MASTER_Stem_group, Theme, Cue |
MASTER_Stem_keys, Stem_home, Theme, 1m1, 3m5 |
Sample Rate |
[sample rate]k |
48k |
Bit Depth |
# bit rate |
24b |
Mono, Stereo, or 5.1 Surround |
mono, 2ch, 6ch |
6ch |
Channel / Track Mapping |
channel/track designation |
If mono: monoIf discrete: L, R, C, LFE, LS, RS, LT, or RT |
Version # (for Mixes or Stems) |
R[0-9][0-9] |
R02 |
File Extension |
wav, aif |
wav |
Asset Type |
Abbreviation |
Mix Masters of Original Score, Original Songs, and Licensed Cues Used in Final Program |
MASTER, Theme, Cue |
Multi-track of Original Score - Stems (frozen/consolidated tracks) |
STEM_group |
File Naming Examples
Stereo Master Mix Examples:LH_BodyAndSoul_2m4_48k_24b_2ch_LT_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_2m4_48k_24b_2ch_RT_v04.wavorLH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_2ch_v04.wavorLH_BodyAndSoul_1m8_48k_24b_2ch_L_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_1m8_48k_24b_2ch_R_v04.wavorLH_BodyAndSoul_Theme_1m1_48k_24b_2ch_L_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_Theme_1m1_48k_24b_2ch_R_v04.wavorLH_BodyAndSoul_3m5_48k_24b_2ch_L_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_3m5_48k_24b_2ch_R_v04.wavDiscrete 5.1 Master Mix Example:LH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_L_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_R_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_C_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_LFE_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_LS_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_MASTER_48k_24b_6ch_RS_v04.wavMono Stem Example:LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_vocals_48k_24b_mono_v04.wavDiscrete 5.1 Stem Example:LH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_L_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_R_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_C_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_LFE_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_LS_v04.wavLH_BodyAndSoul_STEM_keys_48k_24b_6ch_RS_v04.wav
Asset Organization & Uploading
For sound assets under 100 files, you have the option to upload nested in a folder or non-nested, outside of a folder.If over 100 files, upload files nested within a folder.
For M&E, you have the option to upload the M&E tracks & Optional Tracks nested in a folder, separate folders or non-nested, outside of a folder.
Do not nest in folders deeper than one directory deep.
Change Log:
9/19/2019: Updated Asset Organization & Uploading to include the option of nesting (one-directory only) Sound Assets for delivery & Asset QC
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