DHKE ReadyScore™

We understand how much time, passion, and hard work goes into making a film. By the time it's finished, it's easy to assume everything is ready for distribution. In many cases it is, but there are often technical issues or missing deliverables that aren't discovered until a broadcaster or streaming platform performs its own Quality Control review.

Our Distribution Readiness Report is designed to identify those issues before they become a problem. Drawing on decades of broadcast and distribution experience, we evaluate your project using professional delivery standards and provide practical recommendations to help maximize your chances of passing QC. We also include thoughtful creative observations, where appropriate, that may improve your title's presentation and overall marketability.

The result is a clear, easy-to-understand Distribution Readiness Report outlining what meets professional standards, what needs attention, and what should be corrected before submission. Every project is reviewed using the comprehensive checklist below.

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Your Assessment Includes:

Editorial Observations

While our primary focus is technical distribution readiness, we may occasionally identify simple editorial opportunities that could strengthen your film. These recommendations are limited to practical adjustments using your existing edit, such as trimming a scene, moving an existing sequence, or tightening the ending. We never recommend costly reshoots or major creative changes.

Video Quality Control

Image Resolution
Original Source Resolution Verification
Frame Rate Verification
Progressive vs. Interlaced Scan
Full Frame Verification
Aspect Ratio Verification
Square Pixel (1:1) Verification
Video Scaling
Letterboxing & Pillarboxing Detection
Cropped Image & Text Detection
Safe Title Area Verification
Safe Action Area Verification
Color Accuracy
Brightness & Contrast
Black Level Verification
Compression Artifact Detection
Digital Noise Assessment
Flash Frame Detection
Frozen Frame Detection
Missing Frame Detection
Duplicate Frame Detection
Blended Frame Detection
Ghosting Detection
Dust & Dirt Inspection
Video Glitch Detection
Corrupt Frame & Output Error Detection
Watermark & Burned-In Graphics Inspection
Logo & Promotional Graphic Detection
Subtitle Burn-In Verification
Opening & Closing Black Frame Verification
Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Inspection
Audio/Video Synchronization Verification

Audio Quality Control

Stereo Configuration
Audio Codec Verification
Sample Rate Verification
Bit Depth Verification
Audio Bitrate Verification
Channel Assignment
Channel Layout Verification
Stereo Stream Verification
Left & Right Channel Identification
Center Balance Verification
Channel Balance
Phase Issues
Audio Levels
Loudness Compliance (LUFS/LKFS)
Peak Level Verification
Clipping Detection
Distortion Detection
Background Noise Assessment
Hum & Buzz Detection
Hiss Detection
Pops & Clicks Detection
Audio Dropout Detection
Audio Glitch Detection
Audio/Video Sync Verification
Dialogue Intelligibility
Dialogue Balance
Music Balance
Sound Effects Balance
Overall Mix Consistency
Dynamic Range Assessment
Silence & Dead Air Detection
Duplicate Audio Detection
Missing Audio Detection
Mono vs. Stereo Verification
Overall Audio Quality Assessment

Caption Review

Caption File Format Verification (SRT/SCC)
Caption File Integrity
Caption Timing Accuracy
Caption Synchronization
Caption Duration
Caption Event Spacing
Caption Accuracy
SDH Compliance
Dialogue Transcription Accuracy
Speaker Identification
Sound Effect Descriptions
Music & Lyrics Identification
Foreign Language Identification
Reading Speed Compliance
Character Per Line Verification
Maximum Lines Per Caption
Line Break Optimization
Caption Segmentation
Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling Verification
Caption Formatting
Sequential Numbering Verification
Empty Caption Detection
Burned-In Subtitle Verification
Caption Completeness
Opening & Closing Caption Verification
Overall Caption Quality Assessment

Metadata Review

Title Verification
Alternate Title Verification
Series, Season & Episode Information
Synopsis Verification
Short Description Verification
Genre Verification
Keyword Verification
Search Tag Verification
Runtime Verification
Release Date Verification
Country of Origin Verification
Original Language Verification
Available Language Verification
Cast Verification
Crew Verification
Production Company Verification
Director Verification
Producer Verification
Writer Verification
Rating Verification
Content Advisory Verification
Rights & Territory Verification
Licensing Availability Verification
Delivery Metadata Verification
Asset Naming Verification
Trailer Metadata Verification
Artwork Reference Verification
Metadata Consistency Check
Metadata Completeness Verification

Artwork Review

Poster Quality Assessment
Thumbnail Effectiveness Review
Image Resolution Verification
Aspect Ratio Verification
Image Sharpness
Image Quality Assessment
JPEG/PNG Format Verification
Branding Consistency
Title Visibility
Title Readability
Font Legibility
Image Composition
Genre Communication
Visual Impact Assessment
Subject Focus
Face Visibility & Cropping
Safe Zone Verification
Text Placement Verification
Additional Text Detection (Laurels, Reviews, Billing Blocks, etc.)
Textless Artwork Verification
Artwork Consistency Across All Sizes
Proper Image Cropping
Stretching & Distortion Detection
Pixelation Detection
Color Consistency
Contrast & Brightness Assessment
Required Artwork Size Verification
Delivery Specification Compliance
Click-Through Appeal Assessment

Master Package Verification

Master File Verification
File Container Format Verification
Video Codec Verification
Audio Codec Verification
Caption File Verification
Metadata Package Verification
Artwork Package Verification
Trailer Verification
File Naming Convention Verification
Folder Structure Verification
Asset Organization Review
Required Deliverables Verification
Missing Asset Detection
Package Completeness Verification
Distributor Specification Compliance
Platform Delivery Readiness Assessment
Final Quality Assurance Review
Distribution Ready Certification