Prerequisites

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Pipeline auto-checks - updated on every page load

✓ Show code set

✓ Client assigned

✓ Start date set

✓ Delivery deadline set

✓ Project manager assigned

✓ At least one sequence created

✓ At least one shot created

✓ At least one task created

✗ Discord channel wired Edit project

✗ Project brief filled in Edit brief

✗ Delivery spec created Create spec

✗ Delivery spec: resolution Fill spec

✗ Delivery spec: codec Fill spec

✗ Delivery spec: FPS Fill spec

✗ Delivery spec: colorspace Fill spec

✗ Delivery spec: container Fill spec

✗ Delivery spec: naming convention Fill spec

Contract & Legal

NDA signed by client

Service contract / Statement of Work signed

Payment terms agreed in writing

Scope & Brief

Shot list reviewed & approved by client

Style references / mood board received

Deliverable specs confirmed (codec, resolution, frame rate, handles)

Technical Specs

Plate specs confirmed (camera, lens, format)

Naming convention agreed with client

Color pipeline defined (LUT, colorspace, ACES/Rec.709)

Timeline

Key milestones set in pipeline

Budget / bid approved by client

Final delivery deadline confirmed in writing

Team & Access

Dept leads assigned to project

Artists briefed on scope & schedule

Client portal access granted

Storage & Pipeline

Project folder structure created on server

Pipeline config (show_code, paths) tested in DCC

Backup / archival target confirmed

Pre-Kickoff Sign-off

Internal green-light from studio head

Client notified of confirmed start date

Kick-off meeting scheduled with client

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