Thaumaturgy's HAA Operations Manual

130. Deliver Master Tapes to HAA

Overview

Once all the tapes for the week have been completed and checked, it's time to hand them over to the client.

Summary

  1. Check All Materials are complete
  2. Check the Tape Labels
  3. Add Post-it notes for missing elements
  4. Hand over Master Tapes and Email Personnel

Step by Step Walkthrough

Check All Materials are complete

  1. Check that all episodes required for delivery have been mastered, this should be 5 per week.
  2. Check that any master tapes that are ready for insert edits have been completed - check with the Post Production Supervisor whether any have been returned (see 130. Insert Edits for instruction on how to perform these.)

Check the Tape & Tape Labels

  1. Check that all tapes are correctly labelled - all 3 labels must correspond to the same episode.

Add Post-It Notes for any missing elements

  1. Add Post-It Notes to all tapes indicating any missing elements, or other notes that are relevant to the client. Common notes include:
    • Missing Credits
    • Missing Teaser
    • Incomplete VFX

Hand over Master Tapes and Email Personnel

  1. Hand the tapes over the HAA Post Production Supervisor or leave them on their desk.
  2. Email all relevant parties notfying them of delivery of tapes. This should include all master's with fix-up insert edits & entire episodes.
    You should also add notes indicating missing elements, such as teasers, etc. to this email.