As the producer or ad agency, what do I need to know when submitting master files to the distributor?
The following information pertains to the master files from which video, audio and print PSA duplication will be done. Regarding master files for collateral materials, you can click on the following link which will take you to the Client Corner of our corporate website at: www.goodwillcommunications.com/MASTERFILES.pdf. That document tells you how to prepare master files for all mainstream media. You can also see samples of packaging collateral with detailed specs. TV Video Master Files In terms of the master format for the tape itself, DigiBeta is the best quality to submit to your distributor, or the dub house that will duplicate your tapes. One of the most important things to include on the master tape is referred to as “bars slate and tone.” Stations have their equipment set to “unity,” which simply means that it translates the digital signal on the tape or DVD one-to-one, so no calibration by the station is necessary. However, on master materials, bars and tone are always included
