Platinum Digital Broadcast/Post-Production Industry Survey
Thank you for taking the time to fill this out. Your input is helping us gather the real-world insight we need to better understand how things actually work across the industry. Every response helps us build systems that support transparency, secure collaboration, and smarter licensing moving forward.
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Location (City, State, Country)
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Select all roles you regularly perform in the production pipeline.
Primary DAW or Editing Platform(s)
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Which main software tools do you use for audio or video production?
Audio Plug-ins and Middleware
List key plug-ins (e.g., Waves, iZotope) and middleware (e.g., FMOD) you rely on.
Select the audio file formats you typically work with.
Session/Project Formats:
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What file types do you use for sharing full session data (e.g., AAF, OMF)?
Video-Related Delivery Format:
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How do you typically deliver audio when paired with video (e.g. MP4 with embedded stems)?
Production-To-Delivery Workflow
Describe your standard workflow from project start to delivery.
Use Template Project Files?
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Do you use or require standardized project templates for delivery?
Template Standards (if yes)
Which templates or export maps do you commonly use (e.g. Netflix, Dolby)?
Use Metadata or Licensing Tools?
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Do you use any software or systems to embed metadata or manage licenses?
List the tools or methods you use for metadata tagging or license tracking.
Deliverables for Sync or Commercial Use
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Select all types of files or formats you usually provide for licensing, sync, or delivery.
Supports Smart Metadata Embedding
Are you able to embed metadata directly into files (e.g., BWF, JSON tags)?
Supported Formats or Standards
List any standards you adhere to for embedding metadata (e.g., ID3, BWF, custom XML).
Familiar with File-Level Licensing Enforcement
Do you know about systems that block playback without valid licensing (e.g., white-noise fallback or silence)?
Open to Testing New Licensing Framework
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Would you be interested in testing new licensing frameworks?
Licensing and Documentation Challenges
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Share issues you face with licensing, cue sheets, or deliverables.
Desired Features or Integrations
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What features or improvements do you wish existed in your production workflow?
