VFX DELIVERY
Image Sequence Delivery Checklist
Treat frame count, handles, filename pattern, rate, and colorspace as one delivery record and check gaps before transfer.
SHORT ANSWER
The decision in one minute
An inclusive range contains last frame minus first frame plus one. Verify the agreed range and handles, then compare observed frame numbers, filename padding, rate, colorspace, and checksum or transfer record with the delivery specification.
Count inclusively
A 1001–1100 sequence has 100 frames. Handles extend the expected delivery range and must be stated separately from the cut range.
Check more than numbers
Frame numbers alone do not prove matching pixels. Confirm filename pattern, dimensions, colorspace, bit depth, alpha expectation, and transfer integrity.
A practical workflow
- Confirm cut and handle ranges.
- Calculate inclusive counts.
- Check observed ranges for gaps.
- Verify filenames and media specification.
Primary references
Use the current rule, specification, or manufacturer guidance for your exact situation.