PRODUCTION - GUIDELINES
Technical Specification
The technical standards for programmes that have been commissioned by TG4, either on tape or directly from studio or OB contributions are contained in this document. It sets out the technical requirements for delivery to ensure that delivered material is of a satisfactory standard.
The requirements for technical standards, quality and delivery must be adhered to as specified.
Contributor Release Form
This form must be signed by anyone who contributes creatively to the programme, whether on screen or otherwise. e.g. singer, dancer, actor, interviewer, writer, composer, producer or director.
Music Clearances
A music cue sheet giving full particulars of the composer, performer, publisher, record label and I.D. number (if applicable) and duration of any piece of music used in the programme must be delivered to TG4 with the completed programme.
Archive Footage and Pictures
Any archive footage/pictures used in the programme should be cleared by written license from the rights holder in the footage. Jointly funded commissions, involving co-funders other than TG4, may require more extensive archive clearance.
Legal Paperwork - General.
The following documents must be submitted on delivery of the programme. Final payment under the commissioning contract will not be made until all required paperwork has been submitted and is in order.
Please complete a Programme Details Form, Copyright Form, Paperwork Checklist and submit to TG4, together with copies of the programme documentation required by those forms. Please send it all in together!
