1 SDDS Print Master Format
SDDS Print Master Guidelines, Page
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1.5
Media labelling
T he tape or disc should be labelled with:
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T he name of the film
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T he reel number
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T he words “SDDS master”
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T he language version
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T he date
T he box should be labelled with the above things and also:
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T he sampling frequency
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T he timecode frame rate
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T he film speed
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T he track assignment
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Details of tones
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T imecode start time
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T otal footage
1.6
Checking
I t is strongly recommended that all SDDS masters are played back with picture after
recording, before the optical transfer is made. A digital clone could be also made at
this time.
1.7
T est tapes
T est tapes are available from the Sony Cinema Products (SCP) office, details on page
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. T hese contain 1kHz at –20dBfs plus pink noise at
the RMS value of this tone.
