Section 8
Delivery & Distribution
Delivery and distribution is the final stage of the post-production process — the point at which the finished project is packaged and delivered to the distributor, broadcaster, or streaming platform. This phase requires meticulous attention to technical specifications, as different distribution platforms have different requirements for file format, codec, resolution, frame rate, color space, audio format, and subtitles. A single technical error in a delivery file can result in a costly rejection and re-delivery.
Delivery and distribution is the final stage of the post-production process — the point at which the finished project is packaged and delivered to the distributor, broadcaster, or streaming platform. This phase requires meticulous attention to technical specifications, as different distribution platforms have different requirements for file format, codec, resolution, frame rate, color space, audio format, and subtitles. A single technical error in a delivery file can result in a costly rejection and re-delivery. The terms in this section cover the key concepts and formats involved in preparing and delivering the finished project, from the DCP for theatrical distribution to the broadcast master for television to the streaming files for online platforms.
Subtitler
The Subtitler (or Captioner) is a post-production specialist responsible for creating, timing, and formatting the text overlays that appear on screen ...
Sync License / Synchronisation License
A Synchronisation License (or "sync license") is a legal agreement that grants the holder the right to use a piece of copyrighted music in synchronisa...