TVC Dailies Requirements

FOR SOUTH AFRICAN COMMERCIALS

  1. Timecode & Sync Setup

  • Primary Reference: All cameras, sound recorders, and smart slates must be jam-synced daily using a reliable timecode generator.

  • Verification: Check sync at the start and mid-shoot day to avoid drift.

  • Fallbacks:

    • If sync fails, use external production audio as the master.

    • Embedded camera audio should always be captured as a backup reference for sync and drift checks.

2. Slate & Clap

  • All takes must be properly slated and clapped for redundancy.

  • Frame rate changes (off-speed shooting, variable FPS, HFR, etc.) must be clearly indicated on the clapper board.

  • Slates should clearly indicate roll, scene, and take numbers. 

  • Any additional information deemed necessary — such as lens, or LUT applied — should also be noted on the clapper board.

3. Transcoding Standards

Video

  • Format: QuickTime

  • Codec: ProRes Proxy

  • Resolution: 1920x1080 (HD)

  • Field Order: Progressive

  • Frame Rate: 25fps (unless specified otherwise in workflow memo)

  • LUTs:

    • LUT file must accompany transcodes.

    • Editorial transcodes must remain flat/clean (no LUT baked in).

    • LUTs applied only for creative review deliverables when requested.

Audio

  • Primary Sync: External audio (timecode-based).

  • Backup: Embedded audio always carried through proxies for safety.

  • Clearly label all synced audio sources (Boom, Lav, Mix, Scratch).

4. Drive & Media Handling

  • Delivery Drives: USB-3 /USB-C/ Thunderbolt.

  • Folder Structure: Organized by shoot day → camera roll → sound roll.

  • Contact Info: Provide DIT & Sound Engineer details in text file.

  • Transfer Time: RAW offload requiring storage & return needs 6 hours minimum transfer. Must be pre-arranged with the Post-Producer.

  • Checksum Verification: All copies verified (MD5/XXHash).

5. End-of-Day Reports

  • Backup verification complete

  • Deliverables status (editorial + review)

  • Missing/corrupt assets flagged

  • Attached reports (DIT, Camera, Sound, Script, QC)

  • Notes on sync/timecode or technical issues

6. On-Set Post Requirements.

  • Provide framing charts during tech prep.

  • Ensure consistent labeling of cards, drives, and reports.

7. VFX Support Material

  • Productions must capture clean plates for rig removals, wire cleanups, and background extensions.

  • For screens (phones, monitors, TVs, etc.), apply tracking markers (e.g., Point Seven dots) to aid in screen replacements.

  • Capture reference stills/images of the screen with markers and include them in the daily camera reports.

  • Ensure markers are placed consistently and in a way that doesn’t obstruct key action.
    All VFX support material should be clearly labeled and delivered with the dailies package.