Stand For Something
UGIs
Universal Global Images
How many (unique) UGIs are required per episode?
Three different images are required (in two different sizes for a total of six).
You need a screener from an older SMITH show and you're not sure if it's on VMS.
Check VMS anyway. If it's not there, check in with the SMITH Archives team and connect them with DTS.
If you need help with screener creation, DTS can get a link and password made.
The Paramount Guidelines require credits to be this length.
:30
DVD screeners used to be created in-house but now...
DVD screeners are created with an external vendor with Sofia Trigo placing the orders.
OACIS
On-Air Content Insertion System
For SMITH programs, how many tracks of audio are embedded into the final video master file?
12
The SMITH show you're tracking delivered a couple of days and is in QC but you want to screen it now.
Go to the project's MediaSilo folder to view the final screeners.
True or False?:
The separate :30 credit bed should include 2 channels of embedded silent audio tracks or the file fails QC.
False:
Cleared audio/music is required under the :30 credit bed or the file fails QC.
The legacy SMITH Post team used to manage the approval of credit lists but now...
...the Production Management team facilitates the credits approval process.
NPPO
Network Post Production Operations
What is the required frame rate for shooting, mastering and delivery?
23.98p
The prod co delivered their episode's master files but received QC notes that require revised master files.
The prod co must redeliver full master files that include the fixes with a new "Rev" number in the file names.
True or False?:
All credit lists can be finalized after final delivery since they will be dynamically added later on during the broadcast.
False:
The master file includes the separate :30 credit bed, which must have the final, approved credit text.
SMITH Coordinators and AEs used to create and send screener links when requested but now...
...tools and resources like VMS and the DTS team can help to obtain screeners.
DVS
Descriptive Video Service
2 sec of black/silence
You're trying to find the name of the NPPO Show Lead for your program.
Locate the most recent Weekly Delivery List and search for the program title to find their name.
Also use the BALA KO Call Checklist if that mtg has already happened.
When in doubt, just reach out!
Where can you go to find the SMITH Credits template doc?
NPPO Guidelines Quicksite
SMITH AEs were often used to create clips for press/media or presentation needs but now...
...the DTS team is a great resource to use when clips or stringouts are needed.