I won't say it's my least favorite part... it's actually the easiest of the things I do:
Easy because the network is very specific with the tech specs our files hafta meet, the video, the sound, the captioning, the inclusion, amount, and sequencing of certain elements.
Think of it as a recipe we've gotta follow. And so long as we follow the recipe, no problem.
In our case, the latest part is creating an output template for our broadcast and web promos in Media Composer that makes just the right file. Every time. Over and over and over again without fail. Also, we’ve gotta assure the technical boundaries of the video and then the sound are also what the network prescribes.
There's nothing to it, really. I mostly object to the sound of what I'm doing. “Meeting technical requirements”. Because if we don't, the file, the show itself, gets kicked back to us.
Like having your math test returned to you with the directive to correct all your mistakes. To fix. Your work.
I actually just thought of that.
It's the one part of my professional work that's most like math classes of old.
I was not in love with them.
Fortunately, the process is very much a recipe when it comes to creating files... and an algorithm when it comes to wrangling video and sound.
In reality, the work is straightforward as it gets. Nothing to sweat.
Except, of course, for the part where this gives me a touch of math PTSD.
