Delivery Specification Generator for Post-Production
Generate platform-specific delivery specs and compliance checklists for broadcast, streaming, and...
by digital-scienceEntertainment & Performing ArtsFilm & TelevisionPost-Production SupervisorDeliveryWhat You Can Do
You generate complete, platform-specific delivery specifications that capture all technical parameters, metadata requirements, and validation workflows your content needs. The skill produces institutional knowledge documentation—color space mappings, codec requirements, aspect ratio specifications, DCP compliance checklists, and metadata matrices—customized for each platform (Netflix, Disney+, broadcast networks, theatrical DCP). This eliminates costly re-encoding mistakes and reduces delivery delays by ensuring specifications are correct before encoding begins.
Features
Generate codec, resolution, frame rate, color space, and audio requirements tailored to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, broadcast networks, and theatrical DCP standards
Create comprehensive metadata schemas including field names, formats, validation rules, and mapping instructions for each delivery platform
Specify Rec. 2020, Rec. 709, DCI-P3 color space requirements plus HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG) with technical parameters
Generate validation checklists for file specs, metadata completeness, subtitles/captions formatting, audio track configuration, and quality assurance gates
Produce SMPTE-compliant Digital Cinema Package specifications including frame rates, resolution, J2K codec settings, and theatrical audio channel configurations
Create step-by-step QC and validation procedures with file naming conventions, folder structures, and pre-submission verification processes
Generate standardized operating procedures and reusable specification templates for recurring delivery scenarios across projects
Produce side-by-side comparison documents showing technical differences across simultaneous deliveries (broadcast + streaming + theatrical)
Example Output
Example 1: Netflix Delivery Specification
VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS
- Codec: H.264 or H.265
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (HD), 3840x2160 (4K)
- Frame Rate: 23.976, 24, 25, or 29.97 fps
- Color Space: Rec. 709 (HD), Rec. 2020 (4K)
- HDR: HDR10 with specific metadata parameters
- Bitrate: 15-25 Mbps (HD), 40-60 Mbps (4K)
METADATA REQUIREMENTS
- Title, synopsis, genre tags
- Audio language codes (ISO 639-3)
- Subtitle format: WebVTT with timing validation
Example 2: Theatrical DCP Compliance Checklist
✓ Video codec: JPEG 2000 lossless (J2K)
✓ Resolution: 2048x858 (flat) or 2048x1080 (scope)
✓ Frame rate: 24 fps
✓ Color space: DCI-P3 with D65 white point
✓ Audio: 5.1, 7.1, or Dolby Atmos configuration
✓ IMF package validated against SMPTE standards
Example 3: Multi-Platform Metadata Matrix
- Broadcast: Timecode, closed captions, four-letter descriptors
- Streaming: Territory codes, rating systems, content warnings
- Theatrical: EIDR identifier, DCI compliance markers
What's Included
- SKILL.md: The core delivery specification generator instruction file
- Platform Specification Templates: Pre-formatted specs for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, broadcast networks, and theatrical DCP delivery
- Metadata Requirement Matrix: Comprehensive field-mapping and metadata validation checklists across all major platforms
- DCP Compliance Checklist: SMPTE-compliant validation procedures and technical parameters for theatrical delivery
- Delivery Validation Workflows: QC procedures, file naming conventions, folder structures, and pre-submission verification steps
- SOP Templates: Reusable standard operating procedures for recurring delivery scenarios
Who It's For
- Post-Production Supervisors — Streamline delivery spec creation and ensure first-pass acceptance across multiple platforms
- Broadcast & Streaming Operations — Generate and maintain standardized delivery requirements for recurring content deliveries
- Mastering Engineers & QC Specialists — Create validation checklists and compliance documentation before file encoding
- Production Managers — Document delivery expectations and technical requirements in project specifications
- Facilities & Vendor Managers — Communicate precise technical specifications to post-production vendors and encoding facilities
Best For
- Creating initial delivery specifications for new production projects or clients
- Generating platform-specific technical requirements for simultaneous multi-platform releases
- Documenting theatrical DCP and SMPTE compliance standards
- Building metadata and field-mapping matrices across streaming, broadcast, and VOD platforms
- Creating pre-submission validation and QC checklists
- Developing team-wide SOPs and specification templates for delivery standardization
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