• Simplify timeline by moving clips to a single layer (or as few layers as possible). Remove all clips from timeline that will not be graded, including titles, graphics, overlays, FX and audio.

• Relink to Raw media to be graded.

• Uncouple nested clips and replace with Raw media

• Remove dissolves, reversals and dynamic speed changes. (Extend shot lengths to cover removed dissolves and speed changes)

• Export an XML or AAF and backup EDLs

• Export a QuickTime that EXACTLY MATCHES, frame for frame, the timeline to be graded.

• Include SOURCE TIMECODE and SOURCE CLIP NAME burn-in. This is critical to confirm prep is accurate.

• Include the “OFFLINE” Reference Quicktime for each approved edit (the picture locked edit with graphics, sound, VFX and working color)

• A drive with either all the Raw Media to be graded

• If sending a link, please include only the consolidated Raw clips necessary for color