Spec Guide

We offer clients the option to send us their project files directly (if they use one of the listed software). After which we then export Pro Tools or use whichever software is discussed for the project beforehand.

Software we work with in house:

  • Avid Pro Tools

  • Ableton Live

  • Reaper

  • Davinci Resolve

  • Logic Pro X

We also accept OMF/AAF files that we import into Pro Tools.

Prepping Files For Audio Mixes

Ableton Live:

- File --> Collect All and Save --> Make sure "YES" is selected on all boxes

- Please zip up entire session folder

Avid Pro Tools:

- File --> Save Copy In --> Select Copy All Audio Files

- Please zip up entire session folder

Reaper:

- File --> Save Project As --> Check "Create Subdirectory for Project and Copy All Media into Project Directory"

- Please zip up entire session folder

Logic Pro X:

- Unless otherwise setup by the user Logic files are self contained and should only need to be sent over as a .zip file

Davinci Resolve:

- Deliver Tab -->Under "Render Settings" select Pro Tools Preset-->Select Embed Audio + handles of at least 5 seconds

- Please zip up entire project folder

Avid Media Composer:

- See this guide here: https://www.production-expert.com/home-page/how-to-export-a-pro-tools-friendly-aaf-from-avid-media-composer

Video File Spec

To speed up the process and make things seamless for everyone, please send any video files separate to any audio project files. Below are the specs for video files we request:

Video Codecs: H.264, H.265, ProRes

Video Container: MP4, MOV, MKV

Frame Rate: Must Match Project Master Frame Rate

Size: 4K (non HDR), 1080P, 720P

Timecode: Preferred to have it burned into picture

Sync: 2-Pop at 00:59:58:00 with first frame of video at 01:00:00:00.

Dropbox/Wetransfer/FTP or similar service are preferred for file transfers.