Comprehensive resources and best practices are available to guide sound teams in capturing high-quality audio on GEM productions. These resources help in planning crews, equipment, and workflows to meet production needs efficiently. For title-specific support, please contact your GEM Post Management team.

Live Action – Production Sound Best Practices

Field recording for ambiance and effects should be captured as 24-bit Polyphonic Wave (.wav or .bwav) at 48 kHz or higher. Location dialogue files must be recorded in sync with picture using the native project frame rate. Metadata should include detailed labeling such as scene, shot, take, and track names (e.g., Boom mic, Audience mic).

Animation Features – Production Dialogue Recording Best Practices

Specialized guidelines address recording dialogue for animation features, emphasizing the importance of controlled studio environments to ensure pristine dialogue capture for animated content.

Animation Series – Production Dialogue Recording Specifications

Detailed specifications for recording dialogue in animated series productions aim to maintain clear and consistent vocal performances matching the creative intent.

Music & Effects (M&E)

• M&E tracks must align with the final sound mix intent, often including isolated music and effects without dialogue.
• GEM provides a [M&E Creation Tutorial – Video Walkthrough] to facilitate understanding of M&E processes.
• Full instructions on accepted formats, delivery requirements, and archival practices are covered in [M&E Creation & Delivery Guidelines] and specific guidance for Nonfiction projects.

Mix & Delivery

• GEM requires strict adherence to audio standards for mixing and final deliverables.
• BWAV ADM creation follows published guidelines to maintain metadata integrity for immersive formats.
• The [GEM Sound Mix Specifications & Best Practices v1.6] details loudness targets, technical specs, and format requirements.
• For immersive audio, [GEM Dolby Atmos Home Mix Deliverable Requirements v2.3] outlines channel layouts, metadata, and encoding protocols.
• Asset naming conventions for sound mastering and music archival are documented to ensure consistent file management across pipelines.

These resources and specifications are accessible in GEM’s Partner Help Center, ensuring all sound departments can align with production standards and deliver premium audio experiences.