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Old 08-15-2011, 06:26 PM
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Default Re: Difference between 5.1 and 5.1 discrete

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Originally Posted by Greg Malcangi View Post
I'm afraid I cannot agree with these statements.

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Greg,
I can not agree with you. When a client asks for 5.1 discrete they are asking for a digital copy of the original 5.1 sound Mix NOT an AC3, matrixed or anything such as that. The reason for asking for the discrete is for archiving or creation of other elements such as a AC3. You don't hand a client a compressed format when they ask for discrete.
Yes the Dolby Digital track is discrete tracks but it is a compressed format.
Unless specifically requested that is the way deliverables are specifically spelled out.
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