Studio Handoff Kit
Post Production Handoff Checklist for an Approved Cut
Before sending a final cut, bind each deliverable to an explicit approval record, then check the exported filename, version, destination requirements and open exceptions. Hold delivery when the approved cut and the export come from different versions.
Worked example
| Synthetic evidence | Observed | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Approval record | Client approved cut v07 | Keep as the reference |
| Export package | Master v08 and captions v07 | Hold delivery |
| Release owner | Editor to reconcile and request approval if needed | Record the next action |
Pause the upload. Compare v08 to the approved v07. Export from v07 if that is still the approved target, or obtain approval for the revised cut and rebuild the matching caption package.
How to run the check
- Record approver, date, version and asset link for each deliverable.
- Match master, captions and dependencies to the approved cut. Confirm the delivery spec and test the export before sharing.
- Assign unresolved differences to an owner. Capture acceptance and the archive location after delivery.
Adapt the checklist to the contract, naming convention, accessibility requirements and delivery destination. Use synthetic records when sharing the example.
Is a comment saying “looks good” enough?
Record an explicit approval tied to a specific version and deliverable. If the approval is ambiguous, clarify it before release.
Reference: Adobe Premiere export settings reference