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High Definition QuickTime Specs for Reels 2019

Juniper Post
640 S. Glenwood Place • Burbank, CA 91505 • (818) 841-1244 • www.juniperpost.com

  1. Deliverable format: We require a QuickTime video (1920×1080).
    • If uploading: upload H.264 (as a QuickTime Movie).
    • If dropping off a drive: Apple ProRes LT (must not be HQ).

    Important: If you are uploading an H.264, do not create an MP4. You must select QuickTime Movie from the dropdown menu (H.264).

  2. Timecode / frame rate: The QuickTime video you make must match your timeline’s timecode, which is generally 23.976 FPS. For PAL shows, the video should be 25 FPS. If your project is set up with 29.97 or true 24 timecode, please contact us before you start outputting your videos.
  3. Reel leaders / 2-pop / first frame:
    • There must be an academy leader starting at 01:00:00:00 for reel one, 02:00:00:00 for reel two, etc.
    • The 2-pop for each reel must be exactly six seconds after each hour (e.g., 01:00:06:00, 02:00:06:00, etc.).
    • The first frame of picture for each reel must be exactly eight seconds past each hour (e.g., 01:00:08:00, 02:00:08:00, etc.).

    If your editing timeline does not reflect the above specs, please adjust it before making any outputs.

  4. Audio guide track: The video must contain an embedded audio guide track, preferably with isolated dialogue on one channel and sound effects + music on the other channel.
  5. Composer delivery: Please ensure your composer receives video identical to what you’re giving Juniper in terms of the picture edit and timecode format.
  6. Window burn: Place a small window burn of the show’s visible timecode in the upper-left corner.
  7. File naming: Please name the files “(Project Name) reel# (1,2,3 etc) JP date”. Example: [ProjectName] reel1 JP 2026-02-20

Call Juniper Post with any questions at (818) 841-1244 ext. 2.

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