Dialogue List

Dialogue List is a time-coded transcription of a film or tv production that is a great base for creation of captions, subtitles and other post-production scripts. It is usually required by film and TV distributors as part of the distribution package.

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What is a Dialogue List?

  • Speaker Identification – Onscreen or Off-screen
    Each speaker is identified whenever a new line of dialogue is spoken. If the speaker is not shown, then we define it as an off-screen dialogue.
  • Accurate Time Code
    Each dialogue has an accurate time code synced to the second. If there is imprinted running timecode on the video, then we time accordingly.
  • Transcription of speech
    All spoken dialogue is transcribed, including interruptions and pauses.
  • Speaker relevant sound effects
    Any sound effect emanating from a speaker is included, which may be relevant to the narrative. This may include sighing, coughing, screaming among others.
  • Music and Lyrics
    All music starts are included. Lyrics are encapsulated with the ♪ symbol to identify them as lyrics.

Dialogue List can be used to create captions, subtitles, post-production scripts and also used for dubbing purposes.

Download Dialogue List Sample Template: PDF

Some distributors may require a more advanced form of post-production script:
CCSL (Combined Action Continuity, Dialogue and Spotting List) | CDSL (Combined Dialogue and Spotting List) | As-Broadcast script

The Post Production Script Workflow

1. You Upload Media

Send link to low-res on Dropbox, Vimeo… or upload securely to our ftp.

2. We Work & Deliver

We transcribe and create a Word or pdf document.

3. You Pay at Delivery

You can pay by credit card or bank.

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  • Multiple Versions

    We can create multiple versions of your master file for logo adjustments, timecode ripples, PAL to NTSC conversions etc.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

    Do film festivals require a dialogue list?
    If your film is going to be exhibited in foreign film festivals or distributed overseas a dialogue list will be part of the deliverable by your distributor. You even need it for submitting to Netflix.
    Why is dialogue list necessary for my film or TV production?
    A dialogue list can be used for the creation of closed captions, subtitle translation, dubbing and other post-production work. It is required by the distributor and is an integral part of the required deliverables.
    How can a dialogue list help me?
    Apart from being a delivery requirement of a distributor or network, creating a dialogue list will give you a detailed picture of your film. Where every word was spoken? Who said it? Were they on-screen or off-screen? Which lower-thirds or on screen graphics were used?
    Is a dialogue list produced manually?
    While we have some in-house custom made software solutions to help with formatting and syncing, the actual grunt work is all done meticulously by our experts in the field. This means that every word is transcribed. Every speaker is identified. Every on-screen graphic is included. Every lyric and sound effect is heard by human ears.

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