0147B - Audio Upcut
Summary
EBU QC Id
0147B
Name
Audio Upcut
Status
published
Category
human-only review
Lead editor
Gregory Almond
Aliases
Truncated Audio Audio Cut Incomplete Audio
Tags
audio
Versions
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Details
Description
An Upcut is a type of audio edit that cuts in mid performance, typically discovered only in baseband review of content with golden ears. These cuts are typically unintentional truncations of the Dialogue, Music and/Or Effects.
Definition
Used in Checks, the system shall verify if the audio contains one or more Upcuts. Optionally it reports the Upcut locations.

Used in Reports, the system reports the Upcut locations.

References
Examples
  • Output: "Check Result" = false
    Output: 00:01:02;00 - 00:01:02;01 Upcut found

    Remark: Used as a Report Example that could cause this output: intended line of dialogue is "Yes," edited dialogue is perceived as "-es".


  • Output: 00:01:02;00 - 00:01:02;01 Upcut found

    Remark: Used as a Check Example that could cause this output: intended line of dialogue is "Yes," edited dialogue is perceived as "-es".

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Test material
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Remarks
Remarks
Typically found primarily in dialogue but can also be related to effects or music. The Audio Upcut is remnant of a tight audio edit causing the loss of intended content. Audio Upcut impacts the technical quality of an asset. Customer experience will be adversely affected as the up cut will jar them from a seamless viewing experience.
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