My foreign distributor says I need an “Emenee” to make a sale ?
Actually, it’s an “M and E” or “M&E”. This element comprises the “MUSIC and EFFECTS” elements of your original soundtrack, with ALL of the English language dialogue and Walla removed to allow for foreign language dubbing. In most contemporary post sound packages, an “M&E” is allowed for in the original bid. This process requires preparation during the original sound editing, as well as some additional Foley coverage that might NOT be needed for a straight domestic release. If you NEED an M&E, be sure that you tell your post sound house that UP FRONT. It WILL add some dollars to your post bid, but you WILL want it, if you are to have any possibility of a foreign release or sale at all. Preparing this element NOW will buy you plenty of “peace of mind” later on. The M&E can be on Mag, on DA-88, on DAT, or on almost any format that can be synchronized. It DOES NOT need to be converted to an Optical soundtrack form at this time… only later, when a new foreign Printmaster is created after
Actually, it’s an “M and E” or “M&E”. This element comprises the “MUSIC and EFFECTS” elements of your original soundtrack, with ALL of the English language dialogue and Walla removed to allow for foreign language dubbing. In most contemporary post sound packages, an “M&E” is allowed for in the original bid. This process requires preparation during the original sound editing, as well as some additional Foley coverage that might NOT be needed for a straight domestic release. If you NEED an M&E, be sure that you tell your post sound house that UP FRONT. It WILL add some dollars to your post bid, but you WILL want it, if you are to have any possibility of a foreign release or sale at all. Preparing this element NOW will buy you plenty of “peace of mind” later on. The M&E can be on Mag, on DA-88, on DAT, or on almost any format that can be synchronized. It DOES NOT need to be converted to an Optical soundtrack form at this time…only later, when a new foreign Printmaster is created after t
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