Deliverables & Distribution Services in Burbank, CA

MASTERING · ENCODING · DELIVERY

SMV prepares, converts, packages and delivers professional media for broadcast, streaming, theatrical and digital distribution. From our Burbank facility, we manage mastering, encoding, transcoding and final delivery to your destination requirements.

SMV prepares and delivers professional media for broadcast, streaming, theatrical and digital distribution from our Burbank facility.

What Are
Deliverables & Distribution Services?

Deliverables and distribution are the final technical steps that prepare completed film, television and digital content for its intended destination.

SMV creates the required files, versions and packages according to supplied platform, broadcaster or distributor specifications, helping ensure content is properly formatted, validated and ready for delivery.

From finished master to final destination, SMV manages the technical details required to get your content delivered correctly.

Everything Needed for Final Delivery

Mastering & Deliverables

Prepare final masters and deliverable files for broadcast, streaming, theatrical and digital distribution

Encoding & Transcoding

Convert media into required codecs, containers, resolutions and technical specifications.

File & Format Conversion

Convert professional media between file types and formats while maintaining quality and integrity.

Versioning

Create alternate versions and deliverables required for different platforms, distributors, territories or uses.

Packaging & Metadata

Organize files, metadata and supporting assets according to applicable delivery requirements.

Validation & Delivery

Validate completed files and securely deliver finished assets to their intended destination.

FROM MASTER TO DESTINATION.

One Workflow.
Every Deliverable.

From mastering and conversion through packaging, validation and secure delivery, SMV manages every step of the deliverables process. Our experienced team prepares your content to meet the technical requirements of broadcasters, streaming platforms, distributors and other final destinations.

MASTER & PREPARE

Prepare finished masters, versions and supporting assets for delivery.

ENCODE & CONVERT

Create required codecs, formats, resolutions and file types.

PACKAGE & VALIDATE

Organize files and metadata, generate checksums and validate completed deliverables.

DELIVER & SUPPORT

Securely transfer completed assets and support final delivery to broadcasters, platforms and distributors.

OUR DELIVERY PROCESS.

A Streamlined Delivery Workflow

Every project has different technical and destination requirements. SMV manages each stage of the delivery process to ensure your files are properly prepared, validated and ready for final distribution.

01

REVIEW REQUIREMENTS

SMV reviews your master, destination, technical specifications and required deliverables.

02

CREATE & PREPARE

Files are mastered, encoded, transcoded, converted, versioned and packaged as required.

03

VALIDATE

Completed files, metadata and packages are checked against applicable delivery requirements.

04

DELIVER

Approved assets are securely transferred or prepared for final distribution.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES.

Built for Today's Distribution Workflows

SMV prepares professional media for broadcast, streaming, theatrical and digital distribution, supporting today’s delivery specifications, file formats and platform requirements.

BROADCAST DELIVERABLES

Broadcast Masters · Network Specifications · HD · UHD · Legacy Broadcast · Final Delivery

STREAMING & DIGITAL

Streaming Platforms · Digital Distribution · Web · Social · Platform / Distributor Specifications · Episodic Content

PROFESSIONAL FILE FORMATS

ProRes · IMF · H.264 · H.265 / HEVC · MPEG-2 · MPEG-4 · MOV · MXF

THEATRICAL & PHYSICAL

DCP · DCI Specifications · 2K / 4K · Blu-ray · Physical Media · Legacy Formats

Why Choose SMV for Deliverables & Distribution?

40+ Years of Post-Production Experience

Serving studios, networks, filmmakers and content owners since 1982.

Platform & Distributor Experience

Experienced with professional delivery workflows for broadcasters, streaming platforms, distributors and theatrical destinations.

Secure Burbank Facility

Professional infrastructure and controlled workflows for handling valuable media assets.

Reliable Turnaround & Support

Responsive technical support helps keep time-sensitive projects moving toward final delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are video deliverables in post-production?

Video deliverables are the final files and supporting assets prepared for distribution after post-production is complete. Depending on the destination, deliverables may include specific video and audio formats, versions, captions, metadata, checksums and other files required by broadcasters, streaming platforms, distributors or theatrical outlets.

What is the difference between encoding and transcoding?

Encoding converts source media into a specific digital format or codec, typically as part of preparing content for delivery. Transcoding converts an existing encoded file into another format, codec, resolution or specification. SMV handles both processes based on the technical requirements of the final destination.

What video formats can SMV encode or transcode?

SMV works with a wide range of professional formats and codecs, including ProRes, IMF, H.264, H.265/HEVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MOV and MXF, along with other professional and legacy formats. Deliverables can be prepared according to the specifications of the broadcaster, platform, distributor or other destination.

Can SMV create deliverables for streaming platforms?

Yes. SMV prepares streaming and digital deliverables according to platform and distributor specifications. Services can include mastering, encoding, transcoding, format conversion, versioning, metadata preparation, file validation and final delivery support.

Can SMV prepare broadcast deliverables?

Yes. SMV prepares professional broadcast deliverables for networks, stations and other broadcast destinations. Files can be mastered and formatted according to required technical specifications, including applicable resolution, codec, audio, metadata and packaging requirements.

Does SMV handle metadata and file packaging?

Yes. SMV can organize deliverable files, metadata and supporting assets according to the requirements of the receiving platform, broadcaster or distributor. Proper packaging helps ensure that all required components are present, clearly organized and ready for final delivery.

How does SMV validate files before delivery?

SMV checks completed deliverables against applicable technical and destination requirements before final delivery. Validation can include reviewing file specifications, packaging and metadata, as well as using checksums and other file-validation methods where appropriate to help verify file integrity.

Does SMV provide secure file delivery?

Yes. SMV supports secure file delivery and transfer of completed media assets to their intended destinations. The delivery method can be determined by the project’s file size, security requirements and the specifications of the receiving broadcaster, platform or distributor.

Can SMV create multiple versions from one master?

Yes. SMV can create multiple deliverables and versions from an approved master for different platforms, distributors, territories or other uses. This can include changes in file format, codec, resolution, packaging and other technical specifications required for each destination.

Should Master QC be performed before final delivery?

Yes. Master QC is an important step before creating final deliverables because issues in the source master can carry over into every version created from it. SMV’s Master QC Services can identify video, audio, caption and technical issues before files are encoded, packaged and distributed.

Need a Deliverable & Distribution Quote?

Tell us about your master, destination and timeline. Our Burbank team will help determine the right formats, specifications and delivery workflow for your project.

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Deliverables and distribution are often the final steps before your content reaches its audience. SMV supports studios, filmmakers, production companies and content owners with Master QC, DCP creation, closed captioning, media archiving and other professional services from our Burbank facility.