A finished video can still be delayed if the delivered file, metadata or supporting assets do not match the receiving service’s requirements. A short quality-control pass before submission helps catch problems while the production team can still correct them.
Check the master file
- Confirm the export is the approved final version, not a review render or an outdated cut.
- Check that the video plays from beginning to end and that picture and audio stay in sync.
- Verify the file’s dimensions, frame rate, codec and audio specifications against the current delivery instructions.
- Review the opening and ending for accidental black frames, temporary slates, watermarks or unfinished graphics.
Check the information and artwork
- Match the title, artist name, featured artists and version label to the approved release data.
- Confirm that credits and any required content notices are accurate.
- Use artwork and thumbnails that meet the destination’s current size and content rules.
- Confirm that all visual, musical and performance rights are cleared for the intended territories and uses.
Keep versions under control
Use clear filenames and store the approved master separately from proxies, captioned cuts, vertical edits and review copies. Make one person responsible for confirming which file is being delivered, and keep a record of the file name and delivery date.
Requirements differ across platforms and can change. Always check the current specification from the actual recipient before export; this checklist is a preparation aid, not a substitute for their delivery guide.
This builds on the broader music video final-master checklist with a quick fault-finding pass for the finished delivery package.
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