SAC Code 999613 - Audiovisual post-production services

Additional Notes on the SAC code 999613

Audiovisual post -production services This service code includes: i. providing computerized and ele ctronic image and sound processing services for audiovisual works (produced on film, video, or digital media, etc.), such as editing, transfer, colour correction, digital restoration, visual effects, animation, format conversion, compression and digital en coding, captioning, titling, subtitling, sound editing and design services ii. organizing and arranging the visual and audio aspects of an audiovisual work (produced on film, video, digital media, etc.) by analyzing, evaluating, and selecting scenes in terms o f story continuity and dramatic and entertainment value, using equipment such as viewers, projectors, and digital video editing devices and techniques iii. incorporating stock shots selected from film and video libraries into film or video iv. transfers services, i.e. transferring an audiovisual work (produced on motion picture film, video, digital media, etc.) from one format to another with the purpose of adapting the production to a format selected for its presentation or preservation characteristics (e.g., creating backup masters or copies because the original is deteriorating). Examples include transfer of film to tape, tape to film, digital media to film, digital media to tape, diapose to video, photo to video, etc v. duplication and copying services for audiovis ual works, except film, i.e. creating large -run and small -run reproductions of audiovisual works (video, digital media, etc.) for a variety of uses. The reproductions may be produced in a variety of formats, including VHS, DVD, streaming video, etc. vi. colour correction services, i.e. adding, modifying, or excluding colour of audiovisual works vii. (produced on film, video, or digital media, etc.) electronically, using digital techniques viii. digital restoration services for audiovisual works, i.e. removing scratches f rom audiovisual works (produced on film, video, or digital media, etc.) by using digital techniques to get the film ready for the transfer process ix. introducing visual effects to audiovisual works (produced on film, video, or digital media, etc.) by applying photographic or digital technology to the work after the principal photography or main shooting has occurred, such as miniatures, optical and digital effects, matte paintings, double printing, fades, and vignetting x. creating pictures, abstract designs and similar elements for an audiovisual work using animation techniques, such as computerized animation, sequences of drawings, or claymation (animation of personages and objects created with clay) xi. captioning services for audiovisual works, i.e. adding text to an audiovisual work (produced on film, video, or digital media, etc.), using a character generator or a captioning data generation system, including: a. open captioning services, which create text always visible on screen b. closed captioning services, which cr eate text made visible on screen at the option of the user xii. titling services for audiovisual works, i.e. adding typesetter and graphical elements that serve to identify and enhance the audiovisual work (film, video, or digital media, etc.) through texts, in cluding beginning titles, credits, and words subtitling services for audiovisual works, i.e. inserting text in the screen that translates the dialogues and titles of the original audiovisual work (produced on film, video, or digital media, etc .) to the language of the country in which the films or video is exhibited xiii. creating, adding and recording the sound elements (dialogue, music, sounds and silences) of an audiovisual work (produced on film, video, digital media etc.) for a soundtrack that synchronizes the audio with the visual portion of the work: a. composing, recording, mixing, and integrating original music and sound into the soundtrack of an audiovisual work b. recording of music that is timed to the sequence of an audiovisual work c. mixing and recording licensed and client -supplied music and sound for integration into the soundtrack of an audiovisual work d. integrating licensed and client -supplied music and sound into the soundtrack of an audiovisual work and synchronizing the sound elements with visual elements of the work xiv. licensing and/or agent services for licensing of music and sound bundled with mixing or integration services xv. other postproduction services for audiovisual works (produced on film, video, digital media etc.), includ ing format conversion services, compression services etc.

This SAC code comes under the SAC heading - 9996 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

This heading contains the following SAC Codes -

SAC CodeDescription
999611Sound recording services
999612Motion picture, videotape, television and radio programme production services
999613Audiovisual post-production services
999614Motion picture, videotape and television programme distribution services
999615Motion picture projection services
999621Performing arts event promotion and organization services
999622Performing arts event production and presentation services
999623Performing arts facility operation services
999629Other performing arts and live entertainment services n.e.c.
999631Services of performing artists including actors, readers, musicians, singers, dancers, TV personalities, independent models etc
999632Services of authors, composers, sculptors and other artists, except performing artists
999633Original works of authors, composers and other artists except performing artists, painters and sculptors
999641Museum and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
999642Botanical, zoological and nature reserve services
999651Sports and recreational sports event promotion and organization services
999652Sports and recreational sports facility operation services
999659Other sports and recreational sports services n.e.c.
999661Services of athletes
999662Support services related to sports and recreation
999691Amusement park and similar attraction services
999692Gambling and betting services including similar online services
999693Coin-operated amusement machine services
999694Lottery services
999699Other recreation and amusement services n.e.c.