Approved QAR Facilities
Before BBC Worldwide will accept delivery of master materials, they must first undergo and pass a QAR (Quality Assessment Review). Only QAR's undertaken at BBC Worldwide approved QAR facilities will be accepted.
Please note The Review Centre at TVC is currently unable to QAR any Discovery Co-production master materials.
Film Effect Guide
BBC Worldwide does accept the use of film effect. If you are considering using film effect, this can have implications for International sales. For example, standards conversion to NTSC. Please click on the link below which details the approved and BBC Worldwide accepted methods. If you wish to use an alternative method that is not listed, please contact your BBC Worldwide Co-ordinator to discuss in more detail.
Production Checklist
In order to try and reduce the number of QAR failures, we recommend you take a look at our production checklist before sending your master materials for review. This document highlights the most common reasons for BBC Worldwide materials failing QAR.
BBC Worldwide Tech Spec
Please click the link below for full BBC Worldwide Technical Specifications. This Tech Spec is used by BBC Worldwide approved facility houses when QAR'ing materials for BBC Worldwide distribution, and must therefore be adhered to.
Specification for DVD screener
BBC Worldwide often requires a DVD screener as part of the deliverables. This will be used by International broadcasters, who often request to view a DVD before deciding to purchase the programme. In order to prevent this material being used for broadcast, or other purposes other than screening, we ask that production deliver these to the BBC Worldwide spec, which includes specifications such as watermark and copyright.
HD Guide
Please see link below for general information relating to HD, including a glossary of terms, which can also be found in the glossary section of this site.