Prime Video Global Content Guide V6.0

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Global Content Guide

For Prime Video Licensors and Vendors

v6.0

Updated August 15, 2018

© 2018 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Contents Welcome ...... 1 Prime Video Offerings ...... 1 Availability and Delivery ...... 2 Service Level Agreements (SLAs) ...... 2 Delivery Methods ...... 3 Content Types ...... 4 Content Rights...... 5 Prime Video Packaging Summary ...... 13 US Delivery ...... 14 UK Delivery ...... 15 DE Delivery ...... 17 JP Delivery ...... 19 Global Delivery ...... 22 Supported Features ...... 24 US, UK, DE, and JP (Classic Territory) Packaging Requirements ...... 25 Asset Manifest ...... 25 Title Metadata ...... 34 Value-Added Material (VAM)...... 44 Global Territory Packaging Requirements ...... 44 MEC Title Metadata ...... 45 MMC Asset Manifest...... 55 SD/HD/UHD Requirements ...... 68 HDR Requirements ...... 68 Techincal Asset Requirements ...... 69 Video ...... 69 Audio ...... 74 Images ...... 77 Timed Text (Captions, Subtitles, Forced Narratives) ...... 78 Dub Cards ...... 81 File Naming Rules ...... 81 Onboarding ...... 81 Onboarding Process ...... 82

Technical Asset Review ...... 83 Delivery Onboarding ...... 83 US, UK, DE and JP (Classic Territory) Onboarding ...... 84 All Other Marketplaces (Global) Onboarding ...... 86

Welcome Prime Video offers content providers the ability to publish content worldwide.

Amazon customers have access to multiple purchasing and viewing options and we offer support for a broad range of devices on which to enjoy content. Prime Video has a commitment to continue to grow our content offering and provide the highest-quality viewing experience across platforms.

Thank you for choosing to partner with Prime Video. Prime Video Offerings Prime Video enables content providers to reach customers through a variety of offer types.

Prime Video Subscription

Prime Video offers access to digital movies and TV shows with a Prime membership. It's available in more than 200 countries and territories—all that’s needed is an Amazon account, an Amazon Prime Membership or Prime Video subscription, and a compatible connected device.

Prime Video is available in many languages, and for many Prime Video titles, customers can choose multi-language subtitles and audio dubbing. The Prime Video selection is always growing and includes popular movies and TV shows, Amazon Originals, live events, and more.

Prime Rent and Buy

Prime Video offers transactional video on-demand (TVOD) to customers. Customer can pre-order, rent, buy, download, and stream great content at great prices. This includes SD, HD, 4K Ultra HD, and HDR content.

Prime Channels

Channel subscriptions from Prime Video are paid subscriptions to third-party premium networks and other streaming entertainment channels. Eligible Prime members have the option to purchase these subscriptions directly through Prime Video.

Most channels start with a free trial. Regular subscription periods begin automatically at the conclusion of the trial. All of the movies and TV programming included with the subscription are available to watch on-demand, on compatible Prime Video devices.

Many third-party channels also feature live streaming, which provides the option to watch programming on supported devices at the same time as broadcast.

Prime Video Direct

Prime Video Direct is our self-publishing platform that helps content creators and visual storytellers reach millions of Amazon customers across hundreds of devices with similar distribution options and delivery quality available to major motion picture and television studios.

For each title, content partners can choose to earn royalties based on hours streamed by Prime customers and a revenue share for rentals or purchases. Content partners can make titles available in territories around the globe on all supported devices—Fire TV, phones, tablets, game consoles, Smart TVs—and on the web.

As a self-service platform, everything needed to deliver content to Prime Video is included on the Prime Video Direct website.

Availability and Delivery This section contains information on our Service Level Agreements (SLAs), how to deliver content to us, content types, and content rights. Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Deliver all assets prior to the timelines detailed below. Unless otherwise specified, content is published at the start of the day in the eastern-most time zone of the territory indicated (e.g., at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time in the US).

The below chart outlines a delivery schedule that must be adhered to in order to ensure your titles are published on time. SLAs are calculated based on availability date and time of the release territory. The SLAs below cover all deliverables as well as redeliveries upon validation failure, unless specific agreements have been established. SLAs listed in contractual agreements supersede those listed here.

Delivery SLAs

Content Type Avails Single-language Multi- Asset Asset Packages language Redelivery Asset (+ Germany Multi- packages language)

Catalog 30 Days 7 Days 14 Days 48 Hours

HD Fast-Track1 48 7 Hours 72 Hours ASAP Hours

UHD & HDR Fast- 72 72 Hours 72 Hours ASAP Track2 Hours

Pre-orders 7 Days 7 Days2 n/a ASAP

1 Fast-Track content includes day-after-broadcast (DAB), Same-time-as-broadcast (STAB) and Just-after-broadcast (JAB).

2 Trailer assets (when available) should be delivered seven days preceding pre-order release date.

Asset Package refers to all files required to publish a title in a given territory.

• Movies: Video, audio, timed text, image, title metadata, and asset metadata are required. Trailers are preferred, but not required. • TV: Video, audio, timed text, title metadata, and asset metadata are required. Series and season-level title metadata and season images are required to be delivered with the first piece of content to be published within a season.

For more details, see the Prime Video Packaging Summary. Delivery Methods IBM® Aspera® ensures rapid, accurate, and reliable delivery of large files. IP Whitelisting isn't required for delivery. You will be provided connection to the Prime Video delivery end-point during the onboarding process.

There are two Aspera options available for transferring files to Prime Video:

• Aspera Desktop Client (requires a paid license)

• Aspera Shares web-based portal (free)

Aspera Shares enables you to deliver content via a web portal with no additional license requirements or costs.

Configuring the Aspera Desktop Client

To configure the Aspera Desktop Client for delivery to Prime Video, you must adjust the connection settings in the Aspera Connection Manager.

The username and password you received during onboarding is required. You also must enter the address for the host to which you will be delivering. Prime Video uses a DNS round robin system to manage its reception fleet. Use aivdelivery.com as the domain name in place of a static IP host in the Host address text box.

Below is a sample screenshot from the Aspera Desktop Client.

After logging in, you will see subfolders for each region:

• region_DE • region_JP • region_UK • region_US • region_GLOBAL Source assets must be delivered to the subfolder matching the distribution territory.

Using Aspera Shares for File Delivery

To use Aspera Shares, go to https://shares.aivdelivery.com and enter the username and password received during onboarding.

After logging in, you will see subfolders for each region:

• region_DE • region_JP • region_UK • region_US • region_GLOBAL

Source assets must be delivered to the subfolder matching the distribution territory.

You can send files individually by clicking Upload File or to transfer all files in a folder, click Upload Folder.

Uploading files using Aspera Shares is a manual process and can't be automated. To integrate the delivery process into your internal systems, you must purchase an Aspera Desktop Client license. Content Types Television/Episodic Content

Prime Video uses the term television to identify content that is episodic in nature. Television content is organized by series, seasons, and episodes as described below.

Series: This is the television show itself (e.g., "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") and is the top-level distinguishing characteristic. Series are composed of one or more seasons, each with one or more episodes. It's possible to group similar, but significantly different, content under a different series (e.g., "The Best of SNL"). If you have specific questions about the best way to group titles, contact your Operations Account Manager.

Season: These are collections of individual episodes within a particular series. This is a reflection of traditional broadcast season cycles. For shows that are "non-episodic," collecting by broadcast year or production cycle (e.g., "The Daily Show") is recommended.

Episode: This is the individual title that customers see. Episodes are sequenced with other episodes in a season.

Example

• Series: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” o Season: "Season 1" ▪ Episode 1: "Pilot" ▪ Episode 2: "Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme" ▪ Bonus 0: "Bonus: Season 1 Official Trailer" ▪ Bonus 0: "Bonus: Season 1 Behind-the-scenes" ▪ Bonus 0: "An Inside Look at The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Movies

Prime Video uses the term movie to identify content that is standalone. Movie isn't limited to titles with theatrical releases, specific runtimes, or a specific subject matter.

Examples of content that should be classified as movie include the following:

• Feature films (exceeds 80 minutes runtime) • Short films (less than 80 minutes runtime) • Documentaries, educational, or instructional content • "Made for TV" or "Direct-to-Video" titles

Value-added Material (Bonus Content)

See the Value-added Material (VAM) packaging instructions for Classic and Global territories. Content Rights Prime Video requires content rights to be submitted in the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) Avails Specification. Prime Video supports EMA XLS Avails, version 1.6, 1.7.2, and 1.7.3.

Note: The maximum size of EMA 1.6, 1.7.2, and 1.7.3 avails supported by Prime Video is 60,000 rows.

The EMA Avails templates include instructions for completion. The following Prime Video rules supersede the instructions on the template:

• EntryType Rules: Only Full Extract and Full Delete submissions are accepted. • Full Extract means that new avail entries replace all current and future avail entries within the same scope. Prime Video defines scope as the unique combination of licensor, unique ID, territory, and the rights model (e.g., TVOD, SVOD, etc.). A unique ID is represented by an Alt ID in EMA v1.6 and an ALID in EMA v1.7.

• Full Extract requires that all of your current and future avail entries are provided for a scope. When Full Extract avails are submitted, Prime Video replaces all current and future avail information for a given scope. Full Extract allows a content partner to expire a license on a future date.

• Full Delete means that new avail entries delete all existing avail entries within the same scope. When Full Delete avails are submitted, Prime Video removes all avail information for a given scope. Since Full Delete indicates that all rights for a given scope are removed, if the content is already in-window, the rights are expired as of the date the Full Delete is received. Full Delete expires licenses as of the date received. Full Delete can also be used if an incorrect identifier (i.e. Alt ID) was used for an edit prior to an avail start date.

• Prime Video defines the rights model using both LicenseType and GroupIdentity. The LicenseType field specifies whether content is intended for TVOD or SVOD. Entries intended for TVOD never extract or delete entries intended for SVOD.

• The GroupIdentity field within EMA v1.7.3 specifies whether content is intended for first-party SVOD (Prime Video) or third-party SVOD (Prime Video Channels). Entries intended for Prime Video SVOD never extract or delete entries intended for Prime Video Channels. This also means that content partners must be mindful of all channels they deliver for when submitting Channels rights. If you have a title available in more than one Prime Video Channel in a single territory, you must include details for both titles when sending a Full Extract submission, because both Channels are within the same scope. • Language Fields: Use RFC 5646 language codes. Additionally, Prime Video supports appending :sub, :dub, :subdub, or :any after any language code to specify the type of asset associated with it. For example, if Prime Video is meant to hold back Latin American Spanish timed text in a certain territory, the associated HoldbackLanguage field should contain es-419:sub. Multiple languages can be included in all language fields; use commas to separate them. Note that the AllowedLanguage/HoldbackExclusionLanguage field and HoldbackLanguage field can't be used together. • PriceType and PriceValue: For SVOD, PriceType must be Category and PriceValue must be sub. For TVOD, WSP (Wholesale Price) must be provided for all EST/VOD titles that aren't revenue-share. For titles under revenue-share terms, the PriceType must be Category and PriceValue must be either Library or New Release. • Avails Metadata vs. Title Metadata: Descriptive title information (e.g., title, rating, director, etc.) are always be pulled from the associated title metadata submission, and not content rights. • Title Matching via Unique IDs: When used, the AltID, ALID, and ContentID (in v1.7.x) must be identical. This is how Prime Video matches content rights to asset metadata and title metadata. • Controlled Codes: Prime Video accepts a number of controlled codes for territories, languages, time, currencies, and other concepts. These codes aren't managed by Prime Video but allow for automation. • Start and End Terms: A date in the required format must be included. If only a date is included, a default of midnight, corresponding to the start of the day in the easternmost time zone in the territory indicated is assumed. A specific time may be supplied by using the required time format followed by the letter Z to indicate UTC (Zulu) time (2019-01-01T00:00:00Z). Also, offsets from UTC can be used to specify time zones. For example, 7:00 a.m. Standard Time in New York would be represented as: 2019-01- 01T07:00:00-05:00 (UTC minus five hours).

Avails Delivery Method

Avails are delivered via Aspera. For more information, see Delivery Methods. Make sure to follow the file naming rules.

EMA Avails Field List

The table below summarizes the available EMA Avails fields along with Prime Video-specific notes.

The applicable spec version column lists EMA Avails fields. Accepted Values lists the acceptable values or indicates the type of value expected for each field. If left blank, it indicates a string is acceptable. All inputs are limited to UTF-8 characters. Prime Video Usage indicates whether the field is required, optional, or not used by Amazon.

The following table and notes are in addition to the documentation and definitions provided by MovieLabs. Should any conflict occur between the two, notes and guidelines provided below are considered definitive for deliveries to Prime Video.

Field Name Definition & Notes Accepted Prime Video Values Usage

DisplayName The organization granting rights. Use the Required assigned Prime Video PartnerAlias to match to asset packages.

AssetLanguage/ Intended set of languages/assets to be fulfilled RFC Optional StoreLanguage by licensor and the spoken language of the 5646 language intended audience. This field can be used in code (":sub", conjunction with the LocalizationType field to ":dub", specify the type of localization that is intended ":subdub", to be delivered. LocalizationType values can also ":any" can be be appended to a language within this field. appended). If LocalizationType is left empty and there is no appended LocalizationType in this field, "any" is assumed.

Territory Territories where rights are being granted. ISO 3166-1 Required territory code

WorkType Type of the work. Movie, Season, Required Episode

EntryType The data entry methods we will use to ingest Full Extract, Full Required these terms. Delete

SeriesTitleInternalAli The title of the series. Required for as "season" and "episode"

SeriesTitleDisplayUnli The display title of the series. Optional mited

SeasonNumber The number of the season. Integer Required for "season"

EpisodeNumber The number of the episode. Integer Required for "episode"

LocalizationType The localized assets that must be displayed in a sub, dub, Optional territory. This field specifies whether the title subdub, any must be subtitled or dubbed and works in conjunction with the AssetLanguage/StoreLanguage field. A value of "any" or blank indicates that any sub or dub assets delivered by the partner may be published with the title. If left blank, "any" is assumed. Separate rows must be used for cases where the intention is to differentiate offers by

localization type (subbed and/or dubbed) for flattened files (non-componentized) for Classic marketplaces. See above for detailed definition of Full Delete and Full Extract.

EpisodeTitleInternalA The title of the feature or episode. Required lias or TitleInternalAlias

EpisodeTitleDisplayU The display title of the feature or episode. Optional nlimited or TitleDisplayUnlimit ed

SeasonTitle The number of the season. Optional InternalAlias

SeasonTitleDisplayUn The display title of the season. Optional limited

EpisodeCount The number of episodes in the season. Integer Required for "Season"

SeasonCount The number of seasons in the series. Integer Optional

SeriesAltID The internal ID for the series. UTF-8 Required for numbers/EN "season" & letters/ "episode" in v1.6. underscore/hy Optional for v1.7 phen

SeasonAltID The internal ID for the season. UTF-8 Required for numbers/EN "season" & letters/ "episode" in v1.6. underscore/hy Optional for v1.7 phen

EpisodeAltID or The internal ID for the feature or episode. UTF-8 Required for v1.6; AltID numbers/EN Optional for v1.7 letters/ underscore/hy phen

LicenseType The type of license being granted. EST, VOD, Required SVOD, AVOD, POEST, FVOD

LicenseRights A description of the above license type. Optional Description

FormatProfile Indicates the resolution of the video covered by HD, SD, 4K, Required the terms. For SVOD, max resolution should be UHD specified since lower resolutions are displayed based on user setup.

Start Start of term. Specific time zones may be YYYY-MM-DD Required specified by supplying offsets from UTC. For or ISO 8601 example, 7:00 a.m. Standard Time in New Date+Time York would be represented as: 2016-01- format 01T07:00:00-05:00. (UTC minus five hours). The use of the special character Z after the time can be used to indicate Zulu time (UTC time) as in the following: 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z. If no time zone is specified, the local time of the territory for which content is being availed will be assumed. An avail for GB with a start time of 2019-01-01T09:00:00 will be interpreted as 9 a.m. in GB. If no time is supplied, a default of 00:00:00, corresponding to the start of the day in the territory indicated is assumed.

End End of term. YYYY-MM-DD Required format, ISO Date+Time format, "Open" if no end date is available or, for preorders, "ESTStart" if that's when the pre-order avail ends (most cases for preorders).

PriceType The type of pricing that should be applied. For Tier, WSP, Required for TVOD titles under revenue-share terms, DMRP, SMRP, the PriceType column should be Category. For Category, SVOD, PriceTypeshould be Category. WSP LicenseFee, (Wholesale Price) should be provided for all TPR-xxx or NA. TVOD (EST/VOD) titles that aren't revenue- share.

PriceValue The value associated to the price type. For titles Required for TVOD under revenue-share terms, PriceValue should be either Library or New Release. For SVOD, PriceValue should be "sub". WSP (Wholesale Price) should be provided for all TVOD (EST/VOD) titles that aren't revenue-share.

SRP Suggested local retail price. For TPRs specified in Integer Optional PriceType, SRP should be included.

TitleStatus1 The status of an SVOD title. Signed, Optional Pending

SeriesID2 EIDR series ID. Controlled Optional

SeasonID2 EIDR season ID. Controlled Optional

EpisodeTitleID or Title-level EIDR for feature or episode. Controlled Optional TitleID2

EpisodeID or EditID2 Edit-level EIDR for feature or episode. Controlled Optional

SuppressionLift Date on which we can display the earliest EST YYYY-MM-DD Required for Date start date. POEST, otherwise Optional

ReleaseYear Release year of title in earliest-released territory. YYYY Not Used

RentalDuration Rental period in hours. Integer Optional

CaptionIncluded If "False/No" for US, CaptionExemption is Boolean Required for US required.

CaptionExemption Why is this title exempt from captions in the US? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Required if exempt For more information, see the EMA spec.

ContractID The contract ID. Optional

ServiceProvider The organization fulfilling on your behalf. Optional

HoldbackLanguage These languages must be excluded from RFC 5646 Optional distribution in the specified territory/terms. If (":sub", ":dub", left blank, no holdbacks will be applied to the ":subdub", associated terms. LocalizationType values can ":any" can be also be appended to a language within this field. appended). If this field is populated and there is no appended LocalizationType in this field, "any" and "subdub" are synonymous and assumed (any/all localizations of specified language are held back).

HoldbackExclusionLa Only these languages are allowed to be RFC 5646 Optional nguage or distributed in a specified territory/terms. Can't (":sub", ":dub", AllowedLanguages be used if HoldbackLanguage is populated. If ":subdub", HoldbackLanguage and this field are left blank, ":any" can be "any" is assumed. LocalizationType values can appended). also be appended to a language within this field. If this field is populated and there is no

appended LocalizationType in this field, "any" is assumed (any localizations of specified language can be displayed.

GroupIdentity1 The subscription to which these terms should be Optional applied. This is important to distinguish between first-party subscriptions and third-party subscriptions, especially in Full Extract data entry methods.

ALID1 Logical Asset ID that references the Required in v1.7+ fulfillment/content package.

SeriesContentID1 Series Identifier for metadata. Required for "season" & "episode" in v1.7+

SeasonContentID1 Season Identifier for metadata. Required for "season" & "episode" in v1.7+

EpisodeContentID or Feature or Episode Identifier for metadata. Required for TV ContentID1

UV_ID1 Ultraviolet ID. Controlled by Optional UV.

DMA_ID1 Movies Anywhere ID. Controlled by Optional DMA.

AvailID Unique ID of the avail window/terms. Because of Optional Prime Video’s support of prior EMA versions, AvailID is utilized in some existing avail workflows. Although the field remains optional, Prime Video recommends using the field.

ExceptionFlag Use to flag when manual exceptions are Boolean Optional required.

WatchDuration Duration after playback start, in hours. Integer Optional

OtherInstructions Other instructions. Not Used

CompanyDisplay What is the name of the credited studio? Not Used Credit

SpecialPreOrder Utilize only if not utilizing earliest EST start date. YYYY-MM-DD Not Used FulfillDate

Description Description of the transaction. Not Used

OtherTerms Not used by Prime Video. Not Used

Metadata Not used by Prime Video. Not Used

ReleaseHistory First date of distribution. YYYY-MM-DD Not Used Original

ReleaseHistory Initial physical home video release. YYYY-MM-DD Not Used PhysicalHV

vRatingSystem What body governs the rating? https://moviela Not Used bs.com/md/rati

ngs

RatingValue What is the rating value? https://moviela Not Used bs.com/md/rati

ngs

RatingReason What is the rating reason. https://moviela Not Used bs.com/md/rati

ngs

FixedEndDate Not used by Prime Video. Not Used

TotalRunTime Total Runtime. HH:MM:SS, Not Used minutes

Distribution Used for sub-volumes of a season. Integer Optional Number1

HDR1 High Dynamic Range. Boolean, "DV" Optional (DolbyVision), "HDR10"

WCG1 Wide Color Gamut. Boolean Not Used

HFR1 High Frame Rate. Boolean Not Used

NGAudio1 Next Generation Audio. Boolean Not Used

PriceCurrency1 What is the currency associated to the price ISO 4217 Optional type? currency code

ReportingID1 Additional ID for reporting. Not Used

AnnounceDate1 For pre-orders, when can we announce YYYY-MM-DD Optional customer availability?

TerritoryExcluded1 If there is a large set of included territories, what ISO 3166-1 Optional should be excluded? alpha-2 country code

Director1 The director of the content. Not Used

StartLag1 Positive or negative lag relative to start field. ISO 8601 Not Used duration

EndLag1 Positive or negative lag relative to end field. ISO 8601 Not Used duration

WindowDuration1 Duration of window. (Actual end = the lower of ISO 8601 Not Used (End + EndLag) and (Start + Duration). duration

Download1 Can this title be downloaded? Boolean Optional

Exclusivity1 Is this window exclusive to Prime Video? Boolean Optional

Exclusive The type of exclusivity rights granted to Amazon. Optional Attributes1

BrandingRights1 Does Prime Video have rights to brand this Boolean Optional content?

BrandingRights The type of branding rights granted to Amazon. Optional Attributes1

Required Required set of assets/languages to be fulfilled RFC 5646 Optional Fulfillment by licensor. (":sub", ":dub", Languages1 ":subdub", ":any" can be appended).

1 Indicates that a field was introduced in EMA v1.7+.

2 The purpose of all ContentID fields have transitioned from fields that identify EIDR values in EMA v1.6 to fields that identify the Title Metadata files in EMA v1.7+. Proper mapping will be performed by Amazon based on versions of EMA inputs. Prime Video Packaging Summary Prime Video delivery requirements vary by territory. For simplification, the US, UK, DE, and JP territories are collectively referred to as "Classic" and all other territories are referred to as "Global." Because of the packaging requirements of these territories, multiple separate asset packages are required if a title is to be published in all territories (Classic and Global). If a title is only going live in Global, only one delivery package is required. As a result of these nuances, onboarding must be completed for each Classic territory and the Global territory.

If a title is available to customers in SD/HD and UHD/HDR formats in Global and all five Classic territories, a total of 13 asset packages are required. See the table below for a summary of required assets.

US Delivery SD/HD Delivery TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • 1 HD/SD English* texted video (embedded forced • 1 HD/SD English* texted video (embedded forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • 1 English season image • 1 English trailer (optional) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 English image (movie key art) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track optional • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track optional • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events removed when applicable) narrative events removed when applicable) • US Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • US Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with US rating and XML) with US rating and US genre US genre • US Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • US Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English subtitles are required subtitles are required

UHD Delivery TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD title submission (required) UHD title submission (required) • 1 UHD English* texted video (embedded forced • 1 UHD English* texted video (embedded forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • 1 English season image • 1 English trailer optional • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 English image (movie key art) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track (optional) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track (optional) • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events removed when applicable) narrative events removed when applicable) • US Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with US rating and • US Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with US rating and US genre with the following two differences from the US genre with the following two differences from the HD submission: HD submission: 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end 2. Add [ULTRA HD] in the title of the metadata 2. Add [ULTRA HD] in the title of the metadata • US Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • US Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English subtitles are required subtitles are required

UHD & HDR Delivery TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD/HDR title submission (required) UHD/HDR title submission (required) • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements are in addition to UHD requirements) are in addition to UHD requirements) • 1 HDR English* texted video (embedded forced • 1 HDR English* texted video (embedded forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • US Classic manifest (XML only) • US Classic manifest (XML only) o Includes HDR video file metadata o Includes HDR video file metadata requirements requirements * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English subtitles are required subtitles are required

UK Delivery SD/HD Delivery TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • 1 HD/SD English* texted video (embedded forced • 1 HD/SD English* texted video (embedded forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • 1 English season image • 1 English trailer (optional) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 English image (movie key art) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track optional • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track optional • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events removed when applicable) narrative events removed when applicable) • UK Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • UK Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with UK rating and XML) with UK rating and UK genre UK genre • UK Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • UK Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English subtitles are required subtitles are required

1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end 2. Add [ULTRA HD] in the title of the metadata 2. Add [ULTRA HD] in the title of the metadata • UK Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • UK Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English subtitles are required. subtitles are required.

UHD & HDR Delivery TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD/HDR title submission (required) UHD/HDR title submission (required) • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements are in addition to UHD requirements) are in addition to UHD requirements) • 1 HDR English* texted video (embedded forced • 1 HDR English* texted video (embedded forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • UK Classic manifest (XML only) • UK Classic manifest (XML only) o Includes HDR video file metadata o Includes HDR video file metadata requirements requirements * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English * If foreign film with audio other than English, burned-in English subtitles are required. subtitles are required.

DE Delivery HD/SD Delivery with audio not in DE (audio in English or other) TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • HD/SD texted video with embedded English audio • HD/SD texted video with embedded English audio (embedded DE forced narratives when applicable) (embedded DE forced narratives when applicable) • 1 DE season image if available; OV image OK as • 1 DE trailer (optional) alternative • 1 DE image (movie key art) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events included when applicable) narrative events included when applicable) • 1 discrete DE caption or subtitle (with forced narrative • 1 discrete DE caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events removed when applicable) events removed when applicable) • 1 discrete DE audio • 1 discrete DE audio • DE Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • DE Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or XML) with DE rating and DE genre XML) with DE rating and DE genre • DE Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • DE Classic manifest (XML or filename convention)

HD/SD Delivery with DE audio TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • 1 HD/SD DE texted video (embedded DE forced • 1 HD/SD DE texted video (embedded DE forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • 1 DE season image • 1 DE trailer optional • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 DE image (movie key art) • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events included when applicable) narrative events included when applicable) • 1 discrete DE caption or subtitle (with forced narrative • 1 discrete DE caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events removed when applicable) events removed when applicable) • 1 discrete English audio • 1 discrete English audio • DE Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • DE Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with DE rating and XML) with DE rating and DE genre DE genre • DE Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • DE Classic manifest (XML or filename convention)

UHD Delivery with audio not in DE (audio in English or other) TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) • See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD title submission (required) UHD title submission (required) • 1 UHD texted video with embedded English audio • 1 UHD texted video with embedded English audio (embedded DE forced narratives when applicable) (embedded DE forced narratives when applicable) • 1 DE season image if available; OV image OK as • 1 OV trailer with DE embedded dUSOR burnt-in timed alternative text (optional) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 DE image if available; OV image OK as alternative • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced (movie key art) narrative events included when applicable) • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced • 1 discrete DE caption or subtitle (with forced narrative narrative events included when applicable) events included when applicable) • 1 discrete DE caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events removed when applicable)

• DE Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • 1 discrete DE audio XML) with DE rating and DE genre with the following • DE Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with DE rating and two differences from the HD submission: DE genre with the following two differences from the o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but HD submission: append "_UHD" to the end o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but o Add [ULTRA HD] to the title of the metadata. append "_UHD" to the end • DE Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) o Append [ULTRA HD] in the title of the o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but metadata. append "_UHD" to the end • DE Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end

UHD Delivery (in addition to HD/SD title) with DE audio TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD title submission (required) UHD title submission (required) • 1 UHD DE texted video (embedded DE forced • 1 UHD DE texted video (embedded DE forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • 1 DE season image • 1 DE trailer (optional) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 DE image (movie key art) • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced • 1 discrete English caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events included when applicable) narrative events included when applicable) • 1 discrete DE caption or subtitle (with forced narrative • 1 discrete DE caption or subtitle (with forced narrative events removed when applicable) events removed when applicable) • 1 discrete English audio • 1 discrete English audio • DE Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • DE Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with DE rating and XML) with DE rating and DE genre with the following DE genre with the following two differences from the two differences from the HD submission: HD submission: 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end 2. Add [ULTRA HD] in the title of the metadata. 2. Add [ULTRA HD] in the title of the metadata. • DE Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • DE Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end

UHD & HDR Delivery with audio not in DE (audio in English or other) TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) • See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD/HDR title submission (required) UHD/HDR title submission (required) • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements are in addition to UHD requirements) are in addition to UHD requirements) • 1 HDR DE texted video (embedded forced narratives • 1 HDR DE texted video (embedded forced narratives when applicable) when applicable) • DE Classic manifest (XML only) • DE Classic manifest (XML only) o Includes HDR video file metadata o Includes HDR video file metadata requirements requirements

UHD & HDR Delivery with DE audio TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) • See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD/HDR title submission (required) UHD/HDR title submission (required) • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements are in addition to UHD requirements) are in addition to UHD requirements) • 1 HDR DE texted video (embedded forced narratives • 1 HDR DE texted video (embedded forced narratives when applicable) when applicable) • DE manifest (XML only) • DE Classic manifest (XML only) o Includes HDR video file metadata o Includes HDR video file metadata requirements requirements

JP Delivery HD/SD Delivery with burned-in JP subtitles TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • 1 HD/SD video with burned-in JP subtitles • 1 HD/SD video with burned-in JP subtitles • 1 JP season image • 1 trailer with burned-in JP subtitles OR embedded JP • 1 episode image (optional) audio (optional) • Japanese Classic metadata for series, season, episode • 1 JP image (movie key art) (XLS or XML) with JP rating and JP genre and include ( • JP Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with JP rating and JP 字幕版) in the titles for series, season, episode genre and include (字幕版) in the title • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention)

HD/SD Delivery with embedded JP audio TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • 1 HD/SD video with embedded JP audio (burned-in • 1 HD/SD video with embedded JP audio (burned-in forced narratives when applicable) forced narratives when applicable) • 1 JP season image • 1 trailer with burned-in JP subtitles or embedded JP • 1 episode image (optional) audio (optional) • JP Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • 1 JP image (movie key art) XML) with JP rating and JP genre and include (吹替版) • JP Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with JP rating and JP in the titles for series, season, episode genre and include (吹替版) in the title

• JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention)

HD/SD Delivery with content originating in JP TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • 1 HD/SD video with OV JP audio (burned-in forced • 1 HD/SD video with OV JP audio (burned-in forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • 1 JP season image • 1 JP trailer (optional) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 JP image (movie key art) • JP Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • JP Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with JP rating and JP XML) with JP rating and JP genre genre • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention)

UHD Delivery with burned-in JP subtitles TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) • See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD title submission (required) UHD title submission (required) • 1 UHD video with burned-in JP subtitles • 1 UHD video with burned-in JP subtitles • 1 JP season image • 1 trailer with burned-in JP subtitles or embedded JP • 1 episode image (optional) audio (optional) • JP Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • 1 JP image (movie key art) XML) with JP rating and JP genre and include (字幕版) • JP Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with JP rating and JP in the titles for series, season, episode with the genre and include (字幕版) in the title with the following two differences from the HD submission: following two differences from the HD submission: 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end 2. Add [4K/ULTRA HD] in the title of the 2. Add [4K/ULTRA HD] in the title of the metadata. metadata. • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end

UHD Delivery with embedded JP audio TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) • See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD title submission (required) UHD title submission (required) • 1 UHD video with embedded JP audio (burned-in JP • 1 UHD video with embedded JP audio (burned-in JP forced narratives when applicable) forced narratives when applicable) • 1 JP season image • 1 trailer with burned-in JP subtitles or embedded JP • 1 episode image (optional) audio (optional) • JP Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • 1 JP image (movie key art) XML) with JP rating and JP genre and include (吹替版) • JP Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with JP rating and JP in the titles for series, season, episode with the genre and include (吹替版) in the title with the following two differences from the HD submission: following two differences from the HD submission: 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end

2. Add [4K/ULTRA HD] in the title of the 2. Add [4K/ULTRA HD] in the title of the metadata. metadata. • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end append "_UHD" to the end

UHD Delivery with content originating in JP TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) • See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD title submission (required) UHD title submission (required) • 1 UHD video with OV JP audio (burned-in JP forced • 1 UHD video with OV JP audio (burned-in JP forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • 1 JP season image • 1 trailer with burned-in JP subtitles or embedded JP • 1 episode image (optional) audio (optional) • JP Classic metadata for series, season, episode (XLS or • 1 JP image (movie key art) XML) with JP rating and JP genre with the following • JP Classic metadata (XLS or XML) with JP rating and JP two differences from the HD submission: genre with the following two differences from the HD 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but submission: append "_UHD"to the end 1. Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but 2. Add [4K/ULTRA HD] in the title of the append "_UHD" to the end metadata. 2. Add [4K/ULTRA HD] in the title of the • JP Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) metadata. o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but • US Classic manifest (XML or filename convention) append "_UHD"to the end o Use the same SKU as the HD submission, but append "_UHD" to the end

UHD & HDR Delivery with embedded JP audio TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) • See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD/HDR title submission (required) UHD/HDR title submission (required) • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements are in addition to UHD requirements) are in addition to UHD requirements) • 1 HDR texted video with embedded JP audio (burned- • 1 HDR texted video with embedded JP audio (burned- in forced narratives when applicable) in forced narratives when applicable) • JP Classic manifest (XML only) • JP Classic manifest (XML only) o Includes HDR video file metadata o Includes HDR video file metadata requirements requirements

UHD & HDR Delivery with content originating in JP TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements HD title submission (required) HD title submission (required) • See HD/SD Package requirements See HD/SD Package requirements UHD/HDR title submission (required) UHD/HDR title submission (required) • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements • See UHD Packaging requirement (HDR requirements are in addition to UHD requirements) are in addition to UHD requirements) • 1 HDR texted video with OV JP audio (embedded • 1 HDR texted video OV JP audio (embedded forced forced narratives when applicable) narratives when applicable) • JP Classic manifest (XML only) • JP Classic manifest (XML only) o Includes HDR video file metadata o Includes HDR video file metadata requirements requirements

Global Delivery SD/HD Delivery TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • SD/HD semi-textless video with OV audio (forced • 1 SD/HD semi-textless video with OV audio (forced narratives removed when applicable) narratives removed when applicable) • 1 OV season image • 1 OV trailer (optional) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track (optional) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track (optional) • 1 OV Image (movie key art) • MEC title metadata for series, season, episode with all • MEC title metadata with all available ratings and available ratings and Global genres Global genres • MMC Manifest • MMC Manifest • Discrete language subtitles or captions • Discrete language subtitles or captions • Discrete language audio files • Discrete language audio files • Discrete Forced Narratives (1 per audio file delivered • Discrete Forced Narratives (1 per audio file delivered when applicable) when applicable)

UHD Delivery TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • UHD semi-textless video with OV audio (forced • 1 UHD semi-textless video with OV audio (forced narratives removed when applicable) narratives removed when applicable)

• 1 OV season image • 1 OV trailer (optional) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track (optional) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track (optional) • 1 OV Image (movie key art) • MEC title metadata for series, season, episode with all • MEC title metadata with all available ratings and available ratings and Global genres Global genres • MMC Manifest • MMC Manifest • Discrete language subtitles or captions • Discrete language subtitles or captions • Discrete language audio files • Discrete language audio files • Discrete Forced Narratives (1 per audio file delivered • Discrete Forced Narratives (1 per audio file delivered when applicable) when applicable)

UHD & HDR Delivery TV Full Package Requirements (per episode) Movie Full Package Requirements • 1 UHD SDR semi-textless video with OV audio (forced • 1 UHD SDR semi-textless video with OV audio (forced narratives removed when applicable) narratives removed when applicable) • 1 UHD HDR semi-textless video with OV audio (forced • UHD HDR semi-textless video with OV audio (forced narratives removed when applicable) narratives removed when applicable) • 1 OV season image • 1 OV trailer (optional) • 1 episode image (optional) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track (optional) • 1 discrete English descriptive audio track (optional) • 1 OV Image (movie key art) • MEC title metadata for series, season, episode with all • MEC title metadata with all available ratings and available ratings and Global genres Global genres • MMC Manifest • MMC Manifest • Discrete language subtitles or captions • Discrete language subtitles or captions • Discrete language audio files • Discrete language audio files • Discrete Forced Narratives (1 per audio file delivered • Discrete Forced Narratives (1 per audio file delivered when applicable) when applicable)

Supported Features The following features are supported by territory:

Territory

Category Feature US UK DE JP Global

Video Texted Master

Semi-Textless Master

Separate UHD/HDR Title Required

Audio Descriptive Audio Support

Discrete Dubbed Audio Support *

Timed Text Timed Text

Discrete Forced Narratives

Dub Cards Discrete Dub Cards

Burned-in Dub Cards

Packaging MMC XML Manifest

Features MEC XML Metadata

Amazon XML Metadata &

Manifest

Amazon XLS Metadata

File Naming Convention

* Only one additional language supported.

US, UK, DE, and JP (Classic Territory) Packaging Requirements Prime Video has unique packaging requirements for each of the US, UK, DE, and JP territories (also known as Classic territories) that are separate from our Global Packaging Requirements (which supports all other territories). Each of the Classic territories shares aspects of the packaging requirements, but each of the four territories has unique requirements. Asset Manifest Asset manifests serve two main purposes.

• They provide metadata describing the technical assets delivered (such as asset type, language tags, resolutions, frame rates, etc.). • They identify which assets are intended to be packaged together.

There are two supported manifest formats in Classic territories.

• The Amazon Simple Asset Manifest • File Naming Convention

Each Aspera delivery account only supports one of the two manifest options, but not both simultaneously. Specifics on how to deliver to each option are as follows.

Amazon Simple Asset Manifest

The Amazon Simple Asset Manifest allows partners to deliver an XML file with asset metadata. Audio descriptions and HDR mezzanines must be delivered via XML Metadata. The Simple Asset Manifest includes the ability to use non-conformed file names, provide technical asset details such as frame rate and Drop/Non-Drop Frame values for timed text assets, and the association of a title identifier to each asset. This manifest can be included in the same file as the XML title metadata or be delivered as a separate file. When an asset referenced in the manifest needs to be redelivered, Prime Video requires the new asset file to have a different file name than what was previously referenced. Prime Video prefers you amend the file name with an "R1," "R2," etc. Example files for each of these options can be found in the Sample Files. When delivering Amazon XML files, they are subject to the file naming rules.

If you are currently delivering to File Naming Convention, migration to delivery via the Simple Asset Manifest requires Prime Video to make manual configuration changes to your partner delivery account. If you want to use the Amazon Simple Asset Manifest, please contact your Operations Account Manager for details.

Amazon XML Field List

Amazon XML templates are available for both individual territories (US, UK, DE, and JP) as well as content types (TV or movie). While there are differences based on territory and content type across these templates, the table below lists all the Amazon XML fields and associated notes. Amazon XML templates are available for download in the Sample Files. Accepted Values lists the acceptable inputs or indicates the type of value expected for each field. If left blank, it indicates a string is acceptable. All inputs are limited to UTF-8 characters. Prime Video Usage indicates whether the field is required, optional, or not used by Prime Video.

Field Name Definition & Notes Accepted Values Prime Video Usage

AmazonXML-Type Use the applicable Required territory's Movie template for standalone content and the applicable territory's TV template for episodic content.

Movie/Series/ Required Season/Episode

PartnerName The organization granting rights. Use Required your Amazon PartnerAlias to match to asset packages. Case insensitive. No spaces or symbols.

UniqueID The internal ID for the feature or Required episode. 50-character limit. Case insensitive. Should be unique within your catalog. Only letters, numbers, and underscores; no spaces or symbols.

IMDb The Series/Episode/Movie IMDb ID Optional only. Nine-character value assigned by IMDb. Begins with tt and is then followed by seven numbers.

ExternalID Alternate identifiers that can be used to Optional for Movie identify the title. For multiples, add a new ExternalID line for each value.

Scheme The scheme of the External ID (EIDR, Required for External ID ISAN, etc.).

CopyrightHolder Copyright holder for the content. 250- Optional character limit.

CopyrightYear The copyright year of content. YYYY Optional

Language Language the main audio is in. If ISO 639-1 Optional dubbed audio is present in the language codes mezzanine, this would represent the language of the dubbed audio. Lower- case values only.

OriginalLanguage Original language of the content. Lower ISO 639-1 Optional case values only. language codes

CountryOfOrigin The country of origin of the content. ISO 3166-1 Optional Upper case only. Multiple countries should be formatted as one on each

line, using Alt+Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc.

SeriesID The internal ID for the series. Must Required for Season and match the series Unique ID from the Episode corresponding Series section of XML or previously-ingested series Unique ID.

SeasonID The internal ID for the series. Must Required for Episode match the series Unique ID from the corresponding Season section of XML or previously-ingested season Unique ID.

RuntimeInMinutes The runtime of the content, in minutes. Integer Optional

AdultProduct Is this content intended for an adult "true" and "false" Required only in JP audience? for Season and Episode

TitleInfo Information about the content. Required

Sequence The season number or episode number. Integer Required for Season and The order in which the season will Episode appear within the series or the order in which the episode will appear within the season. Begin this sequence with 1 instead of 101.

Title The title of the feature, series, season, Required or episode. Must be the localized title. This is the title that will be presented to customers. Use "The Title Name" rather than "Title Name, The". 250- character limit.

Locale The locale of the territory. For US, use Required locale en-US; for UK, use locale en-GB; for Germany, use locale de-DE; and for JP, use locale ja-JP.

Pronunciation Hiragana (ひらがな), katakana (カタカ Required only in JP ナ) and alphanumeric are accepted. Numbers should be given pronunciation if there is an unusual pronunciation (i.e. 2人=ふたり). English words in the title remain as English in the pronunciation.

Synopses A description of the content. Ensure Required that there are no references to the

product being a physical product, describing video quality or price (e.g., DVD, Blu-ray, HD, 3D, Euro).

Short 400-character limit. Required

Long 2,000-character limit. Optional

Actor Actor(s) in the content. Series and Optional Season actors should be for the series for Movie, Series, and season regular actors. 250- and Season. character limit. At least one of Actor, Producer, or Director must be included.

ActorName For multiples, add a new Actor and Required for Actor ActorName section for each.

Character For multiples, add a Optional for Actor new Character per Actor and ActorNam e.

GuestActor Guest actor(s) in the episode. For TV, Optional for Episode regular series and season actors should be added to the Actor section. 250- character limit.

GuestActorName For multiples, add a new GuestActor Required for GuestActor and GuestActorName section for each.

Character For multiples, add a new Character per Optional for GuestActor GuestActor and GuestActorName.

Director Director(s) of the content. For Required for Movie multiples, add a new Director line for each value. 250-character limit. At least one of Actor, Producer, or Director must be included.

Producer Producer(s) of the content. For Optional multiples, add a new Producer line for each value. 250-character limit. At least one of Actor, Producer, or Director must be included.

Writer Writer(s) of the content. For multiples, Optional add a new Writer line for each value. 250-character limit.

Creator Creator(s) of the content. For multiples, Optional add a new Creator line for each value. 250-character limit.

Studio Studio(s) that produced the content. Optional For Television content, this is usually the network the show aired on. For multiples, add a new Studio line for each value. 250-character limit.

ItemType Defines the type of content in Prime downloadable- Optional for Movie and Video systems. feature-films Episode and downloadable -television-shows

ReleaseDate The date that a movie was first YYYY-MM- Required for Movie released. Theatrical release date or DDT00:00:00 date of first public availability for straight-to-video or web content titles.

DVDStreetDate Date of the first physical release of the YYYY-MM- Optional for Movie product or the first time the product DDT00:00:00 was available for public purchase.

Start Year The year the TV Series started or the YYYY Optional for Series year the first TV Episode was broadcast.

End Year The year the TV Series ended or the YYYY Optional for Series year the last TV Episode was broadcast. Mostly used for catalog titles that have already ended. For currently-running titles, delete this entire row.

Genre The approved Prime Video genre of the See the Prime Required content. Case sensitive. Five Genre Video genre list. for Movie and Episode values maximum. For multiples, add a new Genre line for each value.

Rating The approved rating value of the See the Prime Required for Movie applicable region. Populate with NR if Video ratings list. Season, and Episode rating is not available. A scheme is required (bbfc, fsk, eirin, etc.)

Offer Optional

PartnerName The organization granting rights. Use Required for Offer your Amazon PartnerAlias to match to asset packages. Case insensitive. No spaces or symbols.

UniqueID The internal ID for the feature or Required for Offer episode. 50-character limit. Case insensitive. Should be unique within

your catalog. Only letters, numbers, and underscores; no spaces or symbols.

Type The type of transaction EST and VOD Required for Offer available: EST for purchase or VODfor rental.

Quality The quality or format of the SD, HD, and UHD Required for Offer transaction.

PreorderDate The pre-order date for a movie. This is YYYY-MM- Optional for Movie Offer the day customers can purchase the DDThh:mm:ss title, but it will not be consumable until the WindowStartDate. Valid date between 1/1/2000 to 12/31/2049 only.

WindowStart Date the content will be available to YYYY-MM- Required for Offer and consumable by customers. Valid DDThh:mm:ss date between 1/1/2000 to 12/31/2049 only.

WindowEnd Date the content will no longer be YYYY-MM- Optional for Offer available to customers. Doesn’t affect DDThh:mm:ss content that has already been purchased/rented by a customer. Valid date between 1/1/2000 to 12/31/2049 only.

File Name Convention

If you prefer to not utilize the Simple Asset Manifest to deliver to the Prime Video Classic territories, you must follow the File Name Convention. Prime Video uses the hyphen ("-") as a delimiter between values within the file name of the provided asset. This naming convention must be followed exactly. Failure to do so will result in assets not matching to the correct title or processing correctly.

File Naming Convention: [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]- [LanguageCode]-[Territory].xxx

Example: Titan-ExplosionsMovie-Full-Mezz_HD-en-US.mpg

• The PartnerAlias and UniqueID must match exactly those used in the metadata and avails for that title. Each section of the file name is separated by a hyphen ("-"), not an underscore ("_") or other punctuation. • No spaces are allowed in file names. Underscores ("_") can be used to separate words within a single section of the file name, but please be careful that you are not using an underscore when a hyphen ("-") is required instead. • Metadata and avails files don't need to follow File Name Convention, but to help track them for review and troubleshooting, it is recommended to name them with keywords relating to your organization in addition to other identifying information.

File Name Sections

In the File Name Examples table below, descriptions are provided for each of the specific fields required in each asset file name. In the examples provided, brackets ("[" and "]") are used to delineate required components and must not be included in the file name. They are only included in these examples to increase legibility.

PartnerAlias [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]-[LanguageCode]- [Territory].xxx

PartnerAlias: A Prime Video-defined alias used to identify the partner. You will be provided this alias during the onboarding process. This alias is generally an abbreviation of the full partner name. e.g., "Titan Studios" = "Titan." This alias is only used internally and isn't customer-facing.

UniqueID [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]-[LanguageCode]- [Territory].xxx

UniqueID: A Partner-defined value (a.k.a. SKU or EIDR) that uniquely defines a title. Every title (Episode, Season, Series, Movie) requires a UniqueID. You may use your own internal tracking number, provided it meets the below requirements:

• Must be unique within the partner’s catalog (i.e. no two titles that partner will send can use the same UniqueID). • Must match the UniqueID in the Prime Video Standard Naming Convention file name, AltID used in the avail, and the UniqueIDused in the metadata for the title. • 50-character maximum. • May only contain English letters, numbers, dashes and underscores.

Content Type [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]-[LanguageCode]- [Territory].xxx

ContentType: Details whether the asset contains the full program material or trailer. The below entries are valid:

• Full: The main program material for the title. • Trailer: Trailer or preview for the title. For more information about trailers, see Value-added Material.

Asset Type [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]-[LanguageCode]- [Territory].xxx

AssetType: Describes the type of asset being delivered. The below values are valid:

• Mezz_UHD: UHD video source file. • Mezz_HD: HD video source file. • Mezz_SD: SD video source file. • Image: Image file used to promote the title. • Caption[Framerate]: Closed caption file to support the program. This value must include additional details on the Frame Rate and Drop/Non-Drop Frame value of the caption file. See the Timed Text Technical Asset Requirements for details.

• Subtitle[Framerate]: Subtitle file supporting the program. This value must include additional details on the Frame Rate and Drop/Non-Drop Frame value of the subtitle file. See the Timed Text Technical Asset Requirements for details.

Language Code and Territory [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]-[LanguageCode]- [Territory].xxx

LanguageCode: Describes the language contained on this particular file. This pairs with the Territory to form the Language-Localesection of the file name. See the Language and Locale Tags section for a complete list of allowed pairings. For example:

• en-US: "en" is the [LanguageCode] in this pairing and "US" is the [Territory]. This Language-Locale pairing would refer to US English. • fr-CA: "fr" is the [LanguageCode] in this pairing and "CA" is the [Territory]. This Language-Locale pairing would refer to Canadian French. • de-DE: "de" is the [LanguageCode] in this pairing and "DE" is the [Territory]. This Language-Locale pairing would refer to German.

Other Information (Optional) [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]-[LanguageCode]- [Territory]-[OtherInformation].xxx

OtherInformation: Any additional information that that needs to be communicated via the file name can be added after the locale. A "-" (hyphen) must be used to separate the [Territory] from these additional details. Examples of how this could be used are:

• Appending the word "TEST" to a test asset that is being delivered for Onboarding: [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]-[LanguageCode]-[Territory]-TEST.xxx • Appending "R1", "R2", "R3", etc. to indicate a new version of a previously-delivered asset: [PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[AssetType]-[LanguageCode]-[Territory]-R1.xxx

Extension

Check the relevant sections for supported extensions/file types for each kind of asset—video, audio, captions, subtitles, images, and metadata.

File Name Examples

The following table provides examples of acceptable file names. In this example, a partner with the PartnerAlias "Titan" is delivering a title with the [UniqueID] of "ExplosionsMovie":

File Description ContentType AssetType Value Locale Example File Name Value

Mezzanine SD mezzanine file Full Mezz_SD Japanese Titan- for title. ExplosionsMovie- Full-Mezz_SD-ja- JP.mpg

Mezzanine SD mezzanine file Full Mezz_SD German Titan- for title. ExplosionsMovie- Full-Mezz_SD-de- DE.mpg

Mezzanine HD mezzanine file Full Mezz_HD British Titan- for the title. English ExplosionsMovie- Full-Mezz_HD-en- GB.mpg

Mezzanine HD mezzanine file Full Mezz_HD U.S. Titan- for the title. English ExplosionsMovie- Full-Mezz_HD-en- US.mpg

Mezzanine SD mezzanine file Trailer Mezz_SD Japanese Titan- for the trailer. ExplosionsMovie- Trailer-Mezz_SD-ja- JP.mov

Mezzanine HD mezzanine file Trailer Mezz_HD U.S. Titan- for the trailer. English ExplosionsMovie- Trailer-Mezz_HD- en-US.mov

Image Main image for Full Image Japanese Titan- the title. ExplosionsMovie- Full-Image-ja-JP.jpg

Image Main image for Full Image German Titan- the title. ExplosionsMovie- Full-Image-de- DE.jpg

Captions A 23.98fps Full Caption2398NDF U.S. Titan- (23.976) Non- English ExplosionsMovie- Drop Frame Full- caption file for the Caption2398NDF- title. en-US.scc

Captions A 24fps caption Full Caption24 German Titan- file for the title. ExplosionsMovie- Full-Caption24-de- DE.scc

Subtitle A 25fps subtitle Full Subtitle25 British Titan- file for the title. English ExplosionsMovie- Full-Subtitle25-en- GB.scc

Captions A 29.97fps Drop Full Caption2997DF U.S. Titan- Frame caption for English ExplosionsMovie- the title. Full- Caption2997DF-en- US.scc

Subtitle A 29.97fps Non- Full Subtitle2997NDF U.S. Titan- Drop Frame English ExplosionsMovie- subtitle for the Full- title. Subtitle2997NDF- en-US.scc

Mezzanine HD mezzanine file Full Mezz_HD British Titan- for the title. English ExplosionsMovie- Full-Mezz_HD-en- GB-R1.mpg

Title Metadata Title metadata files include information like genre, synopsis, and cast and crew, that helps create a customer- facing detail page for each title. Prime Video accepts metadata in both Amazon XML and Amazon XLS formats for the US, UK, DE, and JP territories. For more information on the formats and benefits of each, see below.

A separate metadata file is required for each delivery territory. For specific territory requirements, see the table below. You may redeliver metadata at any time to update metadata values.

Delivery Requirements

• Prime Video offers metadata templates for both XML and XLS versions of the Prime Video metadata spec for the US, UK, DE, and JP territories, with specific value requirements for each. • Metadata must be delivered via either Aspera or Aspera Shares. • The unique identifier, your partner alias and whether a title is a movie or an episode can't be updated.

Amazon XLS Metadata

Territory-specific XLS templates are available for download.

• XLS templates are available for the US, UK, DE, and JP territories. The templates indicate which fields are required. • XLS metadata files should be submitted with UTF-8 character encoding. To do this in Excel, do the following: o When you save your Excel wokbook, in the Save As dialog box, click the Tools drop-down menu next to the Save button, and then click Web Options.

o On the Encoding tab, under Save this document as, select Unicode (UTF-8).

o Click OK and then click Save. • When delivering Amazon XLS files, they are subject to the file naming rules.

The table below summarizes the Amazon XLS fields and associated notes. Accepted Values lists the acceptable values or indicates the type of value expected for each field. If left blank, it indicates a string is acceptable. All inputs are limited to UTF-8 characters. Prime Video Usage indicates whether the field is required, optional, or not used by Amazon.

Field Name Definition & Notes Accepted Values Prime Video Usage

Partner Name The organization granting rights. Required Use your Amazon "PartnerAlias" to match to asset packages. Case insensitive. No spaces or symbols.

Unique ID The internal ID for the feature or Required episode. 50-character limit. Case insensitive. Must be unique within your catalog. Only letters, numbers, and underscores; no spaces or symbols.

WorkType Type of the work. Movie, TV Series, Required TV Season, TV Episode

Title The title of the feature, series, Required season, or episode. Must be the localized title. This is the title that will be presented to customers. Use "The Title Name" rather than "Title Name, The". 250-character limit.

Title pronunciation Hiragana (ひらがな), katakana ( Required only for JP カタカナ) and alphanumeric are accepted. Numbers should be given pronunciation if there is an unusual pronunciation (i.e. 2人= ふたり). English words in the title remain as English in the pronunciation.

Studio The name of the credited studio. Optional Multiple studio names should be formatted as one on each line, using Alt + Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc. For Television content, this is usually the "Network" the Show aired on (rather than the production company that made or distributed it). For Movies, the Studio(s) that produced the Movie. If none is provided, a content provider name will be applied as studio.

Rating The approved rating value of the See Prime Video Required for Movie, region. Populate with "NR" if ratings list. TV Season, and TV rating is not available. Episode

Start Year The year the Series started or YYYY Optional for TV the year the first TV Episode was Series broadcast.

End Year The year the Series ended or the YYYY Optional for TV year the last TV Episode was Series broadcast. Mostly used for catalog titles that have already ended. For currently running titles, leave blank.

Season Sequence The number of the season. Integer Required for TV Number Season

Series ID The internal ID for the series. Required for TV Must match the TV Series Season and TV Unique ID or previously-ingested Episode series Unique ID. Only letters, numbers, and underscores; no spaces or symbols.

Season ID The internal ID for the season. Required for TV Must match the TV Season Season Unique ID or previously-ingested season Unique ID. Only letters, numbers, and underscores; no spaces or symbols.

Episode Sequence The number of the episode. Integer Required for TV Number Episodes should begin with 1 Episode instead of 101; VAM should begin with 0.

Episode Production Studio or Network episode Integer Optional for TV Number production number Episode

Short Synopsis A description of the content. Required 400-character limit. Ensure that there are no references to the product being a physical product, describing video quality or price (e.g., DVD, Blu-ray, HD, 3D, Euro).

Long Synopsis A description of the content. Optional 2,000-character limit. Ensure that there are no references to the product being a physical product, describing video quality

or price (e.g., DVD, Blu-ray, HD, 3D, Euro).

Actors Actor(s) in the content. No limit Optional (one name per line). Multiple names should be formatted as one on each line, using Alt+Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc. Series and Season Actors should be for the series and season regular actors. For TV Episode content, use the Actors column for guest stars within the episode. 250- character limit per line.

Directors Director(s) of the content. No Required for Movie Limit (one name per line). Multiple names should be formatted as one on each line, using Alt+Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc. 250-character limit per line.

Producers Producers of the content. No Optional Limit (one name per line). Multiple names should be formatted as one on each line, using Alt+Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc. Either the production company or the name of individual producers is valid. 250-character limit per line.

Writers Writer(s) of the content. No Optional Limit (one name per line). Multiple names should be formatted as one on each line, using Alt + Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc. 250-character limit per line.

Creator Creator(s) of the content. No Optional limit (one name per line). Multiple names should be

formatted as one on each line, using Alt+Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc. 250-character limit per line.

Release Date The date that a movie or TV YYYY-MM-DD Required for Movie episode was first released. and TV Episode Format is YYYY-MM-DD or the cell must be labeled as "Date" in the Number section of the Home ribbon. For a movie, this is the release date. For TV episode, this is the original air date.

DVDStreetDate Date of the first physical release YYYY-MM-DD Optional for Movie of the product or the first time the product was available for public purchase. Format is YYYY- MM-DD or the cell must be labeled as "Date" in the Number section of the Home ribbon.

IMDB The Series/Episode/Movie IMDb Optional ID only. 9-character value assigned by IMDb. Begins with "tt" and is then followed by 7 numbers.

Language Language the main audio is in. If ISO 639-1 language Optional dubbed audio is present in the codes mezzanine, this would represent the language of the dubbed audio. Lowercase values only.

OriginalLanguage Original language of the content. ISO 639-1 language Optional Lowercase values only. codes

CountryOfOrigin The country of origin of the ISO 3166-1 Optional content. Uppercase only. Multiple countries should be formatted as one on each line, using Alt+Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc.

OriginalLanguageTitle Original language title of the Optional content (a.k.a. titles). 250- character limit.

RuntimeInMinutes The runtime of the content, in Integer Optional for Movie minutes. and TV Episode

AdultProduct Is this content intended for an "true" or "false" Required only for JP adult audience?

Genre The approved Prime Video genre See the Prime Required for Movie of the content. Case sensitive. Video genre list. and TV Episode Can have up to five genres. Multiple genres should be formatted as one on each line, using Alt+Enter to separate within the cell. No commas, semicolons, etc.

Subscription Name Prime Video-approved "Benefit Required for third- ID" if content is destined for a party subscriptions third-party subscription (Prime (Channels) Video Channels). Case sensitive. No spaces or symbols.

Display Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio of the video. 4:3, 1.667:1, 16:9, Optional 1.85:1, 2:1, 2.2:1, 2.35:1, and 2.4:1

Field type Field type of the video. "Top Field First" Optional and "Bottom Field First"

Amazon XML Metadata

Territory-specific AmazonXML metadata template files are available for download.

• Don't rearrange or add new fields; the fields and order are required for proper validation. • Where multiple entries are supported (Genre, Director, Actor, etc.), each instance must be on its own line with separate opening and closing tags included for each instance of that field. • Acceptable locale information is available. • The UniqueID field is used to communicate the ID of a TV Episode, TV Season, TV Series, or Movie, depending on the parent tag it is nested under. For example, a UniqueID tag nested within a Series tag would refer to the ID of the TV Series, whereas a UniqueID tag nested within a Season tag would describe the ID associated with that Season. • If providing EIDR numbers, the prefix must be omitted (everything prior to the "/" character). Submit this: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-M, instead of this: 10.5240/XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-M. If you are providing EIDR numbers, include them in the optional tag in addition to the tag. • When delivering AmazonXML metadata files, they are subject to the file naming rules.

• Metadata submissions require a version attribute in the Metadata header element. This identifies the version of the schema to which metadata file conforms. The XSD location referenced within the header and the version listed must match. The current versions of the XSD are 1.4.3 for US, UK, DE, and JP. • Metadata submissions require a country attribute in the Metadata header element. Metadata submissions can only specify a single country. Currently-supported country attributes include: US, GB, DE, and JP.

SD/HD Territory Requirements

A separate metadata file must be delivered for every territory of intended delivery (US, UK, DE, and JP). The genre lists are unique for each territory and each submission must contain genres for the territory of submission.

Packaging a title for the US territory requires the following packaging specifics in addition to the overall US packaging requirements:

• When utilizing the XLS Metadata format, the Global Template sheet must have a country code of US and version of 1 • When utilizing XML metadata and/or asset manifest, the XML header must contain US in the country tag • Must utilize a genre from the US genre list • Must provide a US rating schema • Must deliver assets, metadata, and asset manifest (when applicable) to the region_US” folder in Aspera or Aspera Shares

UK Packaging a title for the UK territory requires the following packaging specifics in addition to the overall UK packaging requirements:

• When utilizing the XLS Metadata format, the Global Template sheet must have a country code of UK and version of 1 • When utilizing XML metadata and/or asset manifest, the XML header must contain UK in the country tag • Must utilize a genre from the UK genre list • Must provide a UK rating schema • Must deliver assets, metadata, and asset manifest (when applicable) to the region_GB or region_UK folder in Aspera or Aspera Shares

DE Packaging a title for the DE territory requires the following packaging specifics in addition to the overall DE packaging requirements:

• When utilizing the XLS Metadata format, the Global Template sheet must have a country code of DE and version of "1" • When utilizing XML metadata and/or asset manifest, the XML header must contain DE in the country tag • Must utilize a genre from the DE genre list • Must provide a DE rating schema • Must deliver assets, metadata, and asset manifest (when applicable) to the region_DE folder in Aspera or Aspera Shares • Localized metadata is preferred; if not available, English metadata is accepted.

JP Packaging a title for the JP territory requires the following packaging specifics in addition to the overall JP packaging requirements:

• When utilizing the XLS Metadata format, the “Global Template” sheet must have a country code of JP and version of 1 • When utilizing XML metadata and/or asset manifest, the XML header must contain JP in the country tag • Must utilize a genre from the JP genre list • Must provide a JP rating schema • Must provide Title Pronunciation in either XLS or XML title metadata. Hiragana (ひらがな), katakana (カタカナ) and alphanumeric are accepted. Numbers should be given pronunciation if there is an unusual pronunciation (i.e. 2人=ふたり). English words in the title remain as English in the pronunciation. • Must deliver assets, metadata, and asset manifest (when applicable) to the region_JP folder in Aspera or Aspera Shares • Must indicate whether the content is intended for adults by including either true or false in the AdultProduct section of the metadata • Localized metadata is required in JP

UHD/HDR Territory Requirements

Prime Video supports the delivery of 4K Ultra HD (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) titles to all territories. The following section outlines requirements for delivering UHD/HDR titles to the US, UK, DE, and JP territories. You must undergo a specific onboarding process before delivering UHD/HDR titles to Prime Video.

Unique IDs for UHD/HDR Titles

UHD/HDR titles in Prime Video US, UK, DE, and JP territories have separate detail pages from their HD/SD counterparts. To facilitate this, we require two unique UniqueIDs and two unique delivery packages—one for the standard SD/HD package and one for the UHD/HDR package.

To support the separate detail pages for UHD/HDR and HD/SD, the UHD/HDR deliveries must have their own UniqueID that is different from the HD/SD version of that title. This Unique ID should be the same as the ID for the HD/SD version of the title, but appended with "_UHD". This ID must be referenced in the avail, the title metadata, and the asset manifest to ensure that all deliveries are appropriately matched.

US/UK Example Type Title Unique ID HD/SD The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel MrsmaiselS1E1 UHD The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel [4K Ultra HD] MrsmaiselS1E1_UHD

DE Example Type Title Unique ID HD/SD The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel MrsmaiselS1E1 UHD OV The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel [OV] [4K Ultra HD] MrsmaiselS1E1_UHD UHD Subtitled The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel [OmU] [4K Ultra HD] MrsmaiselS1E1_SUB_UHD UHD Dubbed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel [4K Ultra HD] MrsmaiselS1E1_DUB_UHD

JP Example Type Title Unique ID HD/SD The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel MrsmaiselS1E1 UHD OV The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel [4K Ultra HD] MrsmaiselS1E1_UHD UHD Subtitled The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (字幕版) [4K Ultra HD] MrsmaiselS1E1_SUB_UHD UHD Dubbed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (字幕版) [4K Ultra HD] MrsmaiselS1E1_DUB_UHD

Avails

All UHD/HDR titles must have corresponding avails that include 4K or UHD in the Format Profile column. The AltID column for this line must include the Unique ID that is specific to the 4K/UHD version of the title. See additional details on Unique IDs for UHD titles above.

Video Files

HDR titles must include both an HDR and an SDR video file delivery. The only difference between the SDR and HDR video files should be the colorspace. Otherwise, the files should be identical, including the same resolution and framerate. Any subtitles delivered with a UHD/HDR package should conform to both the SDR and HDR video files.

Amazon XML Simple Asset Manifest for UHD/HDR

HDR titles must include both an HDR and an SDR video file delivery. These files are both referenced in the XML Asset Manifest. Additionally, the manifest must include the HDR10 metadata for the HDR video file. Both the HDR and SDR video files are associated to the same UniqueID.

Prime Video will provide the HDR encodes for customers accessing content on HDR enabled screens and will provide the SDR encodes for customers accessing the content on SDR screens. Titles that are only UHD and unavailable in HDR should follow the same delivery process as described above with the omission of the HDR video file. In this case, the manifest will reference only the UHDSDR video file. Value-Added Material (VAM) Seasons are often composed of regular episodes, as well as bonus or promotional content such as trailers, previous season recaps, behind-the-scenes, etc. This Value-added Material (VAM) is structurally identical to an episode. It's a discrete video package that belongs to season/series hierarchy.

Just like a regular episode, VAM content requires metadata delivery. While episode sequences should begin with 1, a sequence number of 0 should be provided for each episode of VAM content. Prime Video reserves the right to re-order VAM content to provide the best customer experience. Global Territory Packaging Requirements The Global territory requires component asset packages to be delivered. Component based packages refer to content delivered with semi-textless video file which can be localized with discrete subs and dubs. These packages are delivered to Prime Video using the industry-standard MovieLabs suite of specifications including Media Entertainment Core (MEC) title metadata and Media Manifest Core (MMC) asset metadata.

Textless, Semi-Textless, and Texted Masters

To play titles in multiple languages using a single video source, Prime Video requires delivery of semi-textless mezzanines. Information about semi-textless mezzanines is below. Amazon defines a semi-textless master as a version of the video where no timed text for foreign language dialogue has been burned into the video image. Original language inter-titles or location-establishing text may be included to preserve creative intent, including opening credits, main titles, and end credits in the original language of the title as well.

Common Definition

Semi-textless: This is the format required in Global. Only subtitles that cover foreign dialog removed. All other text stays. Some studios refer to this as "Texted with no subtitles" and some as "Textless with main, ends, and graphic text" but it is becoming the industry standard semi-texted version. If there is collision between timed text elements and burned-in on-screen text, assets will be rejected. If your content falls into the below definitions, it will need to be reformatted to conform to the semi-textless definition above.

Texted: Fully texted master with no text removed.

Texted + Textless at tail: Fully texted master with textless inserts after end of program.

Textless: All onscreen text removed, including mains and end credits.

Textless with main and ends only: All onscreen text removed except for main and end credits.

Textless with main, ends, and locales: All onscreen text removed, except for main and credits and locales.

MEC Title Metadata Prime Video accepts localized title metadata in the Media Entertainment Core (MEC) metadata specification v2.6, authored by MovieLabs.

The XSD and documentation for this specification is found in the MovieLabs MEC section. In addition to following the schema and specification as outlined by MovieLabs, Prime Video has supplemental requirements (fields, vocabulary, etc.) to support the customer experience. The following sections describe these requirements, as well as the delivery and update workflows necessary to successfully deliver MEC title metadata to Prime Video.

This isn't intended to be a replacement of the MEC documentation, but a supplement to describe how Prime Video has implemented this specification. When delivering MEC title metadata files, they are subject to the file naming rules.

Metadata Delivery Workflows

If any changes are required for MEC metadata, updates to any previously-submitted metadata must include the same ContentID as the previous submission. Prime Video will accept the most recently-received submission as the most authoritative based on file received timestamps.

Redeliveries or updates from, or on behalf of, studios are processed as a full replace. Providing a new value in a field updates that field. Omitting a field in an update results in removal of that field. Prime Video reserves the right to verify updates prior to processing them and to process updates in a manner that ensures the best customer experience.

Delivering Complete Seasons

The MEC title metadata specification doesn't allow for all episodes of a season to be delivered in the same XML file. Each episode must be delivered in a separate file. Use the ParentContentID field to indicate the season to which an episode belongs.

Prime Video prefers delivery of the Series, Season, and Episode XMLs together (e.g., catalog content); if they can't be delivered together (e.g., current TV), the metadata must be delivered in the following order: Series, Season, and Episode.

MEC Field List

The table below summarizes the available MEC fields along with Prime Video-specific notes. The Field Name column lists MEC fields and indicates the hierarchy of the fields through indentation. Attributes for fields are indicated by the "@" symbol. Accepted Values lists the acceptable values or indicates the type of value expected for each field. If left blank, it indicates a string is acceptable. Unless otherwise specified, string inputs are limited to 250 characters. All inputs are limited to UTF-8 characters. Prime Video Usage indicates whether the field is required, optional, or not used by Amazon. The following table and notes are in addition to the documentation and definitions provided by MovieLabs. Should any conflict or tension occur between the two, notes and guidelines provided below shall be considered definitive for deliveries to Prime Video.

Specifically for Genre, at least one genre is required in at least one LocalizedInfo section. The code for each genre selection must be included in the ID attribute. Three unique genres total are allowed per title. For example, Action – Epic and Action – Historical would count as two genres. See the Genre List for a more complete discussion of genres.

Field Name Definition & Notes Accepted Prime Video Values Usage

BasicMetadata-type

@ContentID ID of the metadata provided. Should Required follow the MovieLabs ID best practices. Updates to previously- submitted metadata must include the same ContentID.

UpdateNum Amazon will use the most recently Integer Not used received file as the latest update as determined by delivery timestamp.

LocalizedInfo This block includes elements that may Required be localized. At least one is required.

@Language Must be a value from the list of Prime Required Video acceptable Languages.

@Default Must be included for one instance Boolean Not used of LocalizedInfo for the language of original production.

TitleDisplay19 19-character limit. Optional

TitleDisplay60 60-character limit. Optional

TitleDisplayUnlimited 250-character limit. This is the title Required field used by Amazon. The words "episode" and "season", if used, should always be localized in the same language as the associated synopsis.

TitleSort Title sort is required by the MEC XSD, Not used but isn't used by Amazon. It's permissible to provide empty tags to satisfy the XSD:

ArtReference This isn't used by Amazon. Artwork Not used must be associated with a title via the Picture Group in the MMC.

@Resolution This is the resolution of the image Not used being delivered.

@Purpose This is the purpose of the image being Not used delivered.

Summary190 190-character limit. Summary190 is Optional required by the MEC XSD. If this isn't available, it's permissable to provide empty tags to satisfy the XSD:

Summary400 400-character limit. This is the Required synopsis field required by Amazon.

Summary4000 4,000-character limit. Optional

DisplayIndicators Intended to capture information that Not used may affect customer UI. Examples include "CC" (Closed Captions), "DVS", "Premier" (season premier), etc.

Genre At least one Prime Video genre, not Required defined by MEC, in at least one LocalizedInfo section is required. Up to three genre entries allowed for each LocalizedInfo section.

@source URL identifying the source of the Optional genre list. If providing genres from multiple lists, distinguish the genre list for each entry using this attribute.

@ID ID code for genre. Required Required for Amazon genres. See genre list for genre values and codes.

@level "0" indicates parent level. "1" Integer Optional indicates sub-genre. Indication of levels isn't required for Amazon genres.

Keyword Keywords are often culturally specific, Optional so different keywords may exist for different regions. At this time, no keywords are defined.

VersionNotes A descriptive statement about the Optional reason why this cut was created or what its content represents with reference to other versions of this work. Don't include information about the language of the title in this field.

Region The region(s) where the work is Optional intended to be broadcast or shown.

Country The country where the work is ISO 3166-1 Optional intended to be broadcast or shown.

CountryRegion The country-region where the work is Not used intended to be broadcast or shown.

OriginalTitle Original title of the content. Optional

CopyrightLine Displayable copyright line. Optional

PeopleLocal Individuals involved in a localized Optional production of the work (typically voice actors for dubbing). Don't use for localized versions of cast names. Note: See the People section below for the full list of attributes available in the People type.

AlternateTitle This section is used to communicate Not used commonly-known alternate titles for content.

@type Various types should be used for the Not used type attribute describing an AlternateTitle element.

@language Alternate titles may include a Not used language attribute to indicate a language different from the language attribute in the parent element.

RunLength Specify to at least seconds. Zero is Optional recommended for season and series.

ReleaseYear The first year the work was released Required in any territory.

ReleaseDate Full date of the first release in any Required territory.

ReleaseHistory Information about releases of the Optional content.

ReleaseType The type of release of the content. Enumerated Required Original, Broadcast, DVD, Blu-ray, for Release PayTV, InternetBuy, InternetRent, History Theatrical, SVOD.

@wide Indicates a wide release, particularly Boolean Not used for theatrical.

DistrTerritory Country code for distribution ISO 3166-1 Required territory. for Release History

Date May include year, full date or date Required and time. Provide as much specificity for Release as available. History

@scheduled Indicates date is scheduled. Boolean Not used

Description Description of the release. Optional

ReleaseOrg Organization involved with the Optional release for the release history.

@organizationID Organization’s unique ID. Optional

@idType ID scheme used for organizationID. Optional

@role Role of the associated organization. Optional

DisplayName A string that will be displayed when Required for referring to this group. ReleaseOrg

SortName Sortable version of name. If the Optional display name and the sort name are the same, the SortName element may be excluded.

AlternateName Other names for this organization. Optional

WorkType Type of the work. Prime Video Enumerated Required accepts movie, episode, promotion, season, series.

WorkTypeDetail More specific definition of WorkType Optional to allow a more detailed description.

PictureColorType Color type of asset. Not used

PictureFormat A textual description of the aspect Not used ratio format type. This field doesn't contain the actual aspect ratio.

Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio of active pixels. Not used

AltIdentifier The ID used in the avail must also be Required included here with the appropriate namespace (EIDR or ORG).

Namespace Accepted values: EIDR, ISAN, IMDB, Required ORG. Exactly one ID of either EIDR or ORG must be included and its Identifier value must correspond to the ALID from the MMC and the AltID from the Avail.

Identifier This value must be the ID string only Required and not a MovieLabs ID URN. For example, provide "manchester" instead of "md:contentid:org:amazon:manchest er"

Location Provide URI to lookup the id (e.g., Optional EIDR or IMDB link)

RatingSet Provide all ratings available. At least Required one is required. The use of the NotRated tag is allowed if no ratings are available.

Rating Content rating. Required

Region The region(s) where rating applies. Required

Country ISO country code of applicable ISO 3166-1 Required country where rating applies

CountryRegion The country-region(s) where rating Not used applies.

System The values provided in the System Required and Value fields should conform to the common metadata ratings provided by MovieLabs.

Value See the note above in the System Required field.

Reason Reasons for the rating (e.g., violence). Optional

NotRated Indication that the work hasn't Boolean Required if received a rating from any ratings no Ratings body in any territory. This may only provided be included if no ratings are provided and should be omitted if ratings are provided.

IsAdult Indication of adult content. There is Boolean Optional no standard definition of this flag and

it's used at the discretion of the licensor.

@condition Indicates why the content isn't rated. Optional

People Include Actor, Director, and Required Producer, as applicable. Amazon requires at least one Director for movies and at least one job function for TV.

Job Description of job. Required for People

JobFunction Role in production of media. Prime Required Video accepts Director, Producer, for People Actor, Writer and Creator.

JobDisplay Displayable version of role. Not used

@language Language of JobDisplay. Not used

BillingBlockOrder Order of listing, starting with 1. If Integer Optional missing, implies infinity and may be listed in any order.

Character For Actors, what role they are Optional playing.

Guest Whether this is a guest role. Boolean Optional

Name This section defines person Required identification for the purposes of for People metadata.

DisplayName Name of the person identified. May Required provide multiple entries with the for People language attribute to provide localizations of the name where appropriate.

@language Note that if a language attribute isn't Optional supplied for DisplayName, the language identified in OriginalLanguage will be assumed.

SortName Name used to sort. May be excluded Optional if identical to DisplayName.

@language Language of SortName. Optional

FirstGivenName First name Optional

SecondGivenName Second name Optional

FamilyName Family name Optional

Suffix Suffix Optional

Moniker Alternative name Optional

Identifier Assuming there is an identifier Optional associated with the person, this structure holds information about that identifier.

Identifier Identifier associated with this Required individual within the Namespace. for Identifier

Namespace Namespace for Identifier. Required for Identifier

ReferenceLocation Location associated for the identifier Optional within the namespace. This is expected to be an online reference to information about the individual.

Gender Gender of the individual. Optional

CountryOfOrigin Defined as the "generally accepted Optional country of reference".

country The country from where the title ISO 3166-1 Optional originates.

countryRegion The country-region from where the Not used title originates.

PrimarySpoken Language spoken throughout the Optional Language work. May have more than one.

OriginalLanguage Language identified as the original Required production of the work (i.e. the "OV" language). This is generally the language used for the title treatment and/or credits of the work. Only one value allowed.

VersionLanguage Used only if the title described is Optional edited for a particular language release. Not common.

AssociatedOrg One entry with organizationalID = Required Prime Video Partner Alias and role value = "licensor" is required.

@organizationalID Unique ID for the organization. Prime Required Video-provided Partner Alias should be included here.

@idType ID scheme used for the Optional organizationalID. Not required if @role= "licensor." Acceptable for other entries.

@role One entry with the value of "licensor" Required is required. "LSP" is also accepted to identify an LSP delivery.

DisplayName Organization name - human readable. Optional This is required by the XSD but not Prime Video.

SortName Sortable version of name Optional organization.

AlternateName Alternative name of name Optional organization.

SequenceInfo Sequence information for seasons Required for and episodes. Worktype episode or season.

Number This is the sequence number that will Integer Required for be used by Amazon to order episodes Worktype within seasons and seasons within episode or series. If episodes were intended to season. be 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 4, then they would have Number values of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

DistributionNumber A flexible, but mainly numeric, Not used representation of the sequence of release within a set or season as used in distribution.

@domain The namespace domain for the Not used element.

HouseSequence Identifier used internally for the Not used asset. This might not be ordered the same as Number and is general in

format allowing the inclusion of season or other information.

@domain The namespace domain for the Not used element.

AlternateNumber Another identifier by which this item Not used is known, e.g., a number used by a distributor, such as a network, that doesn't fall into the above definitions.

@domain The namespace domain for the Not used element.

Parent The parent metadata object. Required for Worktype Promotion, episode or season.

@relationshipType "isepisodeof" = Episode of a season, Enumerated Required "isseasonof" = Season of a series, for Parent "ispromotionfor" = Bonus or promotional material for a season (i.e. trailers, season recaps, behind the scenes, etc.) These should have a work-type of "promotion."

ParentContentID ContentID of the parent. e.g., for an Required if episode, this would be parent the ContentID of the season metadata isn't metadata. provided

[Parent metadata] Nested parent metadata information. Required if This is accepted by Prime Video. ParentConten tID isn't provided

mdmec:CompanyDisplayCredit At least one entry Required for CompanyDisplayCredit is required. This provides the customer- facing studio credit line. May be optionally localized by language and by territory. A single line limited to 250 characters is supported for any given language or territory.

DisplayString Customer-facing company credit line. Required

@language Language of DisplayString. If blank, Optional then all languages.

Region Region for which credit applies. Optional

Country Country for which credit applies. ISO 3166-1 Optional

Countryregion Country-region for which credit Not used applies.

DisplaySequence Order of display. Lower-numbered Integer Optional entries are displayed before higher- numbered entries.

MMC Asset Manifest Partners delivering component source packages to Prime Video must include an asset manifest. Prime Video supports the Media Manifest Core (MMC) specification. MMC is an industry-standard XML schema designed by MovieLabs. Documentation on this specification and example files are on the MovieLabs website.

Prime Video supports a subset of the MMC spec. The complete set of available MMC fields along with notes regarding Prime Video usage is provided in the MMC Field List section. When delivering MMC asset manifest files, they are subject to the file naming rules.

Identifiers in MMC

MMC references a variety of IDs throughout the manifest. To ensure that identifiers are globally unique and to allow for manual exception handling, please use the following Uniform Resource Identifer (URI) structure within MMC submissions. Additional information is on the MovieLabs website.

Identifiers use the following URI structure. Examples are provided in the next section.

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• defines the scope of the identifier. Throughout the MMC, the namespace is always md. • is the type of identifier, i.e. what is being identified. Examples include audtrackID, vidtrackID, PresentationID, etc. • identifies the scheme of the ID provided in the SSID. Amazon accepts two schemes. The scheme used is determined by what kind of ID is provided to Amazon to identify content: • eider-x indicates that the ID provided is an EIDR with additional information following the EIDR. • org indicates that the ID provided is unique identifier determined by the partner (not an EIDR). • is the content identifier. It's either an EIDR or the unique ID submitted by partner. If the org scheme is used, then the partner’s PartnerAlias must precede the ID provided, as mandated by the MMC spec. • is where more information can be submitted. If the eidr-x scheme is being used, then the partner’s PartnerAlias must immediately follow the EIDR. Additional information may follow that. Additional information is sometimes required in order to make the identifier unique. For example, information contained in the Additional Information section (in red text below) is what makes the two IDs below unique: o md:audtrackid:eidr-x:8011-8DCB-38E0-BF71-83D2- U:amazon_studios:feature.audio.en

o md:audtrackid:eidr-x:8011-8DCB-38E0-BF71-83D2- U:amazon_studios:feature.audio.fr

Identifier Examples

Eidr-x Identifier Example

The eidr-x scheme should be used if you are delivering EIDR numbers to identify your content. Prime Video prefers EIDR numbers to identify titles. When providing EIDRs to Prime Video, you must omit the EIDR prefix, which is everything prior to the slash character (e.g., "10.5240/"). Submit only the unique suffix and check digit (e.g., XXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-C). The Prime Video-supplied Partner Alias is appended after the EIDR, separated by colons.

Org Identifier Example

The org scheme should be used if you are delivering unique IDs that are not EIDRs to identify your content. An example is below. Note that the Prime Video-supplied Partner Alias is provided immediately preceding the title ID.

Sections of the Manifest

Inventory

The Inventory section of the MMC includes details about all of the assets (video, audio, timed text, and images) being delivered as part of a component source package.

Presentations

The Presentation section of the MMC indicates which assets delivered as part of a package should be played together. For example, if a package includes two video assets (one for the feature and one for the trailer), five audio tracks (four for the feature and one for the trailer), and eight timed text assets (all associated with the feature), there would be two Presentations associated with that inventory. The first would be for the Feature, and would include one video asset, four audio tracks, and eight timed text assets. The second presentation would be for the trailer, and would include one video track and one audio track.

Playable Sequences

The Playable Sequence section of the MMC provides details about Presentations that are intended to be played together and their sequence ordering. These entries aren't required.

Picture Group

A Picture group is a selection of images from the inventory that are referenced by an experience. Prime Video currently supports only one image per experience, so only one image from the inventory should be referenced in each picture group.

Experiences

The Experience section of the MMC groups Presentations and/or Playable Sequences along with Picture Groups to define the customer experience. For example, a single Experience could be composed of a Playable Sequence that contains a Rating Card, Feature Presentation, and a Dub Card.

ALID-Experience Mapping

A Logical Asset ID (ALID) is used to match the avails to the content. The ALID-Experience Mapping section of the MMC relates ALIDs from the EMA avails to the Experiences associated with that content.

Field Name Definition & Notes Accepted Prime Video Values Usage

MediaManifest-type

@ManifestID Unique identifier for the Not used manifest.

@updateNum Version of this manifest delivery. Integer Not used

@updateDeliveryType This indicates the object includes Not used just portions required for an update. It isn't a complete object.

Compatibility Indicates which versions can fully Required use this input.

SpecVersion Supported version is v1.5. Enumerated Required

Profile Profile of the Manifest. "MMC-1" Not used

Inventory Identifies all individual assets Required being delivered as part of the package (e.g., mezzanine files, timed text, audio, etc.) along with asset-specific metadata. Note: For brevity, only supported fields and other common fields from the XSD are included below. If a field is omitted from the list below, it isn't used by Prime Video.

Audio See Audio section for details on Optional supported formats, channel mapping, and other technical requirements. At least one audio track is required for episode or movie deliveries. The audio track embedded with a video file must also be listed in the Inventoryas an audio track. The container location (file name) can be the same for one audio and one video file.

@AudioTrackID ID used to reference the audio Required track throughout the MMC. by Audio

Type • primary for standard audio Enumerated Required mix by Audio • narration for Descriptive Audio tracks • dialog centric for audio mix emphasizing dialog • commentary for commentary audio track

Encoding The output/extension of the file. Optional

Codec The codec used to output the Optional file.

Language Language of the primary dialog RFC 5646 Required contained in the audio track. by Audio

@dubbed True indicates that the audio Boolean Not used track is dubbed. False indicates that this is the OV audio track. If omitted, Prime Video assumes false.

@forced Indicates that forced narratives Boolean Not used are included in the audio track.

Description Required if there is more than Optional one commentary or descriptive audio track for the same language.

ContainerReference Provides the filename of the Required asset. For audio embedded in a mezzanine video file, indicate the video file.

Container File name of the audio track. Required Location Don't provide folders, links, or paths.

Hash Checksum for the file delivered. Optional

@method Checksum method. Only MD5 is "MD5" Optional supported.

Video See Video section for details on Optional supported formats and technical requirements. At least one video track is required for episode or movie deliveries.

@VideoTrackID ID used to reference the video Required track throughout the MMC. by Video

Type Supported values: "primary" - Enumerated Required used for all video except dub by Video cards. "other" - used for dub cards

Picture This field is used for HDR asset Required for metadata. HDR

AspectRatio Aspect ratio of the video file. Optional

MasteredColorVolu Color Volume used at mastering. Required for me This represents the boundaries HDR of the encoded color.

Primary Red chromaticity values. Required for RChromaticity HDR

ChromaticityC Decimal IEx

ChromaticityC Decimal IEy

PrimaryGChro Green chromaticity values. Required for maticity HDR

ChromaticityC Decimal IEx

ChromaticityC Decimal IEy

PrimaryBChro Blue chromaticity values. Required for maticity HDR

ChromaticityC Decimal IEx

ChromaticityC Decimal IEy

WhitePointCh The nominal chromaticity of the Required for romaticity white point. HDR

ChromaticityC Decimal IEx

ChromaticityC Decimal IEy

LightLevel HDR metadata that describes the Required for light level of HDR content and is HDR represented in nits, a unit of luminance.

ContentMax HDR metadata that corresponds Integer Required to the brightest pixel in the for LightLeve entire stream. If values are l unknown, a value of "0" is acceptable.

FrameAverag HDR metadata that corresponds Integer Required for eMax to the highest frame average LightLevel brightness per frame in the entire stream. If values are unknown, a value of "0" is acceptable.

Language Language of the primary dialog RFC 5646 Not used contained in the video track.

CardsetList CardsetList identifies a video file Optional as a dub card (dubbing credits). Prime Video accepts only video dubbing credits. We don't accept images as dub cards.

Cardset Required by CardsetList

type Identifies the type of cardset. "dubbing Required credit" by Cardset

language Identifies the dubbing language RFC 5646 Required being credited. by Cardset

ContainerReference ContainerReference provides the Required filename of the asset. by Video

ContainerLocation File name of the audio track. Required Don't provide folders, links, or paths.

Hash Checksum for the file delivered. Optional

@method Checksum method. "MD5" Optional

Subtitle See Timed Text section for Optional details on supported formats and requirements.

@SubtitleTrackID ID used to reference the video Required track throughout the MMC. by Subtitle

Type Type of subtitle track. "Normal" = Enumerated Required Spoken dialog. "SDH" = Subtitles by Subtitle for deaf and hearing impaired (US captions should use type "SDH"). "Forced" = Forced narratives

Language Language of the subtitle track RFC 5646 Required by Subtitle

Encoding The output/extension of the file. Required by Subtitle

FrameRate This field is an extension to MMC Enumerated Required from the Common Metadata Integer by Subtitle spec to support delivery of Timed Text frame rate information. For frame rates that are natively whole numbers (e.g., 30), whole numbers should be used. For frame rates that have decimal values (e.g., 29.97), the FrameRate element tag should include a whole number frame rate, as well as a multiplier and drop frame/non-drop frame information.

@multiplier For frame rates that have "1000/1001" Optional decimal values (e.g., 29.97), the is the multiplier should be included supported using the following value for format: 24 Frame Rate multiplier non-whole of "1000/1001" is used for frame number rates of 29.97 or 23.976. No framerates. other multiplier is supported.

@timecode This field is used to communicate "Drop" = Required "Drop" or "Non-Drop". Omitted drop frame. values will be assumed to be "NonDrop" = non-drop. non-drop frame.

ContainerReference Provides the file name of the Required asset. by Subtitle

ContainerLocation File name of the timed text. Required Don't provide folders, links, or by Subtitle paths. Subtitles may not refer to video files.

Hash Checksum for the file delivered. Optional

@method Checksum method. "MD5" Optional

Image Required for movies and TV Required for seasons. Optional for TV movies and

episodes. See Images section for for TV additional details and Seasons. requirements. Optional for TV episodes.

@ImageID ID used to reference the image Required by track throughout the MMC. Image

md:Width Image width in pixels. Integer Optional

md:Height Image height in pixels. Integer Optional

md:Language Language of the image RFC 5646 Optional

md:ContainerReference ContainerReference provides the Required filename of the asset. by Image

md:ContainerLocation Only local references are Required supported. by Image

manifest:Hash Checksum for the file delivered. Optional

@method Checksum method. "MD5" Optional

Presentations One Presentation instance is Required required for each set of conformed tracks.

Presentation Used to group conformed assets Required together. Include all audio and timed text that conform to the video file.

@PresentationID ID used to reference Required the Presentation throughout the MMC.

TrackMetadata Set of tracks that can be played Required together.

TrackSelectionNum A Track Selection Number Integer Required ber assigned to the group of tracks that belong to the same type. There is one set for each combination of tracks that should be played together. TrackSelectionNumber =‘0’ is the primary group.

VideoTrackReferen One video file is required. For Required ce HDR content, include references

to both the SDR and HDR sources from the Inventory.

VideoTrackID Must reference Required a VideoTrackID included in the Inventory.

AudioTrackReferen At least one audio reference is Required ce required. Include all audio tracks conformed to the video of each Presentation. Presentations for trailers may only include one audio track.

AudioTrackID Must reference an AudioTrackID Required included in the Inventory.

SubtitleTrackRefer Include all timed text references Optional ence conformed to the video of each Presentation.

SubtitleTrackI Must reference a SubtitleTrackID Optional D included in the Inventory.

PlayableSequence(s) Defines pre-rolls and post-rolls Optional before and after the main content.

PlayableSequence Only supported for dubcards. Required by PlayableS equence(s)

@PlayableSequenceID ID used to reference the playable Required sequence throughout the MMC. by PlayableS equence

Clip Clip of audiovisual playback Required material. by PlayableS equence(s)

sequence Indicates sequence of this clip Integer Required relative to other clips in the same by Clip grouping. Order is from lowest value to highest. 0 = the main content. Negative numbers = pre-rolls. Positive numbers = post-rolls

audioLanguage Indicates this Clip is associated RFC 5646 Not used with a particular audio language. Typically used for dub cards.

manifest:Presentat ID of the Presentation to be Required ionID played. by Clip

PictureGroups Required for any images Required for delivered via the MMC. image deliveries

PictureGroup Collections of related images. Required by PictureGr oups

@PictureGroupID ID used to reference the Required PictureGroup throughout the by PictureGr MMC. oup

Picture An individual picture within the Required PictureGroup. by PictureGr oup

PictureID Required by the MovieLabs XSD, Optional but isn't required by Prime Video.

ImageID Must reference an ImageID Required by included in the Inventory. Only Picture one image may be delivered per title. If more than one is provided, one will be arbitrarily selected.

Experiences Experiences define the customer Required playback experience.

Experience Defines how Playable Required Sequences, Presentations, and PictureGroups are to be presented to a customer.

@ExperienceID ID used to reference the Required Experience throughout the MMC.

@Version Required by MovieLabs XSD. Not Integer Not used used by Prime Video.

@updateNum Version of the experience being Integer Not used delivered.

Language Language and ExcludedLanguage RFC 5646 Not used tags aren't supported. Use avails to specify allowed languages or language holdbacks.

ExcludedLanguage Language and ExcludedLanguage RFC 5646 Not used tags aren't supported. Use avails to specify allowed languages or language holdbacks.

Region Region and ExcludedRegion tags Not used aren't supported. Use avails to specify regions.

ExcludedRegion Region and ExcludedRegion tags Not used aren't supported. Use avails to specify regions.

ContentID Not used by Prime Video. Not used Matching is based on UniqueID.

AudioVisual Experience requires Required one AudioVisual element or one PictureGroupID, or both.

@ContentID Not used by Prime Video. Not used Matching is based on UniqueID.

Type "Type" values provide Enumerated Required by information about the AudioVisual referenced PlayableSequence or Presentation. "Main" = Main experience. "Promotion" = Movie trailer experience.

SubType Relevant only to "Feature", Optional specific Type values. "Default Trailer"

PresentationID Only one PresentationID or one Required if PlayableSequenceID is required no PlayableS by AudioVisual. Must reference equenceIDis an ID defined in the provided Presentations section.

PlayableSequenceI Only one PresentationID or one Required if no D PlayableSequenceID is required Presentation by AudioVisual. Must reference ID is provided

an ID defined in the PlayableSequences section.

ContentID Not used by Prime Video. Not used

PictureGroupID Used to associate images to the Optional experience. Only one picture group is supported per experience.

ExperienceChild Used to associate trailers to Optional features.

Relationship "ispromotionfor", "isepisodeof" Enumerated Required by ExperienceC hild

ExperienceID Must reference an ID defined in Required by another Experience. ExperienceC hild

ALIDExerienceMap(s) Associates an avail (ALID) to an Required experience.

manifest:ALID The ALID is parsed to extract Required both the Amazon assigned Partner Alias ID and the unique ID corresponding to the matching experience. The Unique ID should match the AltID in the avail and also be included in the AltID section in the MEC title metadata. See the section on MovieLabs IDs for details on how to correctly construct the ALID.

manifest:ExperienceID Must reference an ID defined in Required the Experiences section.

SD/HD/UHD Requirements If you are delivering an SD/HD or UHD title to the Global marketplace, you will need to deliver the following components. Please see the individual asset specifications for further details and requirements. For a list of list of delivery requirements by territory, see the Packaging Summary.

Semi-Textless Video Mezzanine

The video mezzanine contains the video content of the title. Video mezzanines should also include one embedded audio track and should be semi-textless, only containing forced narratives for creative intent (e.g., dates, locations, etc.). For details and definitions of mezzanine types, see Video requirements.

Alternate Audio

Alternate audio assets are sources that contain 5.1 and/or stereo dubbed audio localized to a specific language or descriptive audio intended for the blind or visually impaired. Each language must be delivered as a separate, discrete asset conformed to match the accompanying video mezzanine. For details, see Audio requirements.

Forced Narratives

Forced Narratives (also known as Forced Subtitles) are timed text assets that translate on-screen text or foreign dialogue that is in a language other than the main audio content of the feature. Corresponding forced narratives are required for every Alternate Audio language. For details, see Timed Text requirements .

Full Subtitles

Full Subtitles are timed text assets that provide transcription of all dialogue for a title. Full Subtitles must also include all content included in the Forced Narrative for that title. For details, see Timed Text requirements.

Dub Cards

Dub Cards are assets that list voice actors who have played major roles in the localized voice acting for a title. Prime Video accepts discrete video files as sources for Dub Cards as long as there is an embedded audio track. For details, see Dub Cards requirements.

Images

Images are the key art displayed on product detail pages and in search results. For details, see Images requirements. HDR Requirements HDR titles must include both an HDR and an SDR mezzanine file delivery, matching the delivery requirements of SD/HD. The only difference between the SDR and HDR mezzanine files should be the colorspace. Otherwise, the files should be identical, including the same resolution and framerate.

Any timed text or audio files delivered with UHD/HDR package should conform to both the SDR and HDR mezzanine files. The inventory should reference both the SDR and HDR mezzanine files. Further, the HDR10 metadata must be included in the inventory section of the MMC. Both the SDR and HDR mezzanine files should then be referenced by the same presentation. For more information, see the MMC sample files. Value-added Material (VAM) Seasons are often composed of both regular episodes as well as bonus or promotional content such as trailers, previous season recaps, behind the scenes, etc. This Value-added Material (VAM) is structurally identical to an

© 2018 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 68 Prime Video Content Guide v6.0 episode. It's a discrete video package that belongs to season/series hierarchy. Just like a regular episode, they require a metadata delivery. The special requirements for VAM metadata are as follows:

• Parent/@RelationshipType The relationshiptype value must be ispromotionfor to indicate that the content is VAM. The rest of the Parent tag must also be included to identify the season that the VAM belongs to. • Worktype value should be set to promotion. • Sequence Numbers should be provided for VAM content. Prime Video reserves the right to re-order VAM content to provide the best customer experience.

Technical Asset Requirements This section provides requirements for video, audio, images, timed text, dub cards, and file naming rules. Video Video requirements

• Content must be trimmed to only contain the program material. Non-program content like advertisements, bars and tone, test patterns, production slates, textless material, or extended commercial blacks must be removed before delivery. • Letterboxing and pillarboxing don't need to be removed from video sources prior to delivery so long as they are free of burned in subtitles or ancillary data such as VITC timecode. Automated cropping during the transcode process ensures that final target encodes include the active picture only. Ensure that letterboxing and pillarboxing are symmetrical. • Advertisements, Bugs, Logos, and Watermarks • No non-program advertisements. If an ad is part of the program, it may stay (i.e. sponsorships, product placement, parody, etc.) • No studio or network logos. • No callouts to external websites or other distribution platforms. • Prime Video can accept video sources in either progressive or interlaced formats but will reject all telecined content. If your content is stored in a telecined format, we require it to be inverse-telecined to return it to native frame rate before delivery. • The frame rate of the mezzanine file must be constant. Variable frame rate sources will be rejected. • The file header metadata must accurately describe the following: • Scan Type: Progressive, Interlaced, or Adaptive(MBAFF) —Progressive or interlaced formats are accepted, but telecined content isn't. If your content is saved in telecined format, it must be inverse-telecined to return it to native frame rate before delivery. • Field Order (Bottom Field First or Top Field First) if video source is interlaced. • Display aspect ratio information in one of the following accepted formats: 4:3, 1.66:1, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2:1, 2.20:1, 2.35:1, 2.39:1, or 2.40:1. Note: Anamorphic content must have correct 4x3 or 16x9 display aspect ratio flags. 3:2 and 5:4 anamorphic storage formats will be rejected. • If the display aspect ratio isn't flagged in the header of your mezzanines, you must supply this information in the Prime Video Simple Asset Manifest. • VITC timecode and other ancillary data must be cropped prior to delivery. • If saving video out of QuickTime Player, the display size in the View window must be saved to Normal Size before delivery to Prime Video. In the Movie Inspector window, Current Size must match Normal Size. • Multi-Track Audio—Mezzanines delivered with Multi-Track Audio (MTA) packages (multiple languages for one piece of content) for the Global marketplace should be semi-textless, removing the embedded Forced Subtitles. For more information specifically for the Germany territory, see the territory requirements.

• Single-Track Audio—Mezzanines delivered with Single-Track Audio (STA) (one language only, however, there can still be stereo and 5.1 tracks contained in one source) to Classic marketplaces should contain the Forced Narrative of the audio language contained within the mezzanine. • HDR sources must be delivered in the Open HDR Format, commonly referred to as HDR-10. • All HDR deliveries must include a separate, standard dynamic range (SDR) source in the same resolution as the HDR source. Conformance and runtime of SDR and HDR sources must be identical.

Embedded audio requirements

• All audio tracks in a given source file must be in the same language. Multiple language tracks within a single source aren't allowed. • Audio mixes must only contain program audio. Non-program and production audio like Music & Effects, MOS, silent, or commentary tracks must be removed. • Audio duration and video duration must match exactly. • All audio tracks in a given source file must be the same bit depth. For example, an 8-channel MPEG-2 TS which has a 24-bit surround sound track must have a 24-bit stereo track. A 24-bit track and a 16-bit track embedded in the same video will be rejected. • Surround Sound Channel Layout: Prime Video requires the following audio channel mapping. Incorrectly mapped audio will be rejected. o 1-Channel Mono o 2-Channel Stereo: L-R or Dual-Mono o 6-Channel 5.1 Surround Sound: L-R-C-LFE-LS-RS o 8-Channel 5.1 Surround Sound+Stereo: L-R-C-LFE-LS-RS-Lstereo-Rstereo • All audio tracks in .mov and .mp4 files must be enabled in the QuickTime Player Video Properties window. Content with disabled audio tracks will be rejected.

Content processing guidelines

Transcode of video assets shouldn't be necessary if sources meet the above guidelines. If transcoding is deemed necessary, Prime Video works with you during the technical asset review to determine the ideal output format. The tables below under Specifications are provided to convey Prime Video profile expectations for standard video formats. Any video processing must follow industry best practices for creating high-quality video mezzanines. Content with obvious artifacting or quality loss due to improper processing will be rejected.

Prime Video requires that source mezzanines have frame rates native to the title’s production. Content originally produced at 23.976fps, 24fps, or 25fps which was telecined to 29.97i should receive inverse-telecine and be delivered at native frame rates. Also, Prime Video won't accept sources that have been upscaled or upsampled.

Specifications

UHD Mezzanines

Format ProRes, MOV

Display Aspect Ratio 4:3, 1.66:1, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2:1, 2.20:1, 2.35:1, 2.39:1, 2.40:1

Color Space Rec. 709

Chroma Subsampling 4:2:2

Chroma Bit Depth 10-bit

Frame Rate (constant) 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 60

Scan Type Progressive only

HDR Mezzanines

Format ProRes 422 HQ

Display Aspect Ratio 4:3, 1.66:1, 16.9, 1.85:1, 2:1, 2.20:1, 2.35:1, 2.39:1, 2.40:1

Color Space Rec. 2020 Container with DCI P3 Primaries and D65 White Point

Color Range Legal YUV

Chroma Subsampling 4:2:2

Chroma Bit Depth 10-bit

Frame Rate (constant) 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

Scan Type Progressive only

HDR Metadata

Format MMC (Global) AmazonXML (Classic: US, UK, DE, JP)

Master Display Primaries DCI P3

White Point D65

Peak Luminance Varies by monitor (4,000 nits or 1,000 nits)

MaxCLL Varies by source

MaxFALL Varies by source

HD Mezzanines

Video Codec ProRes 422 HQ MPEG-2 AVC/H.264

Container MOV MPG, MPEG, M2T, M2TS, TS MP4, M2T, TS

Profile HQ Main or High High

Level n/a High 4.1

Preferred Bit Rate 88 Mbps or higher 80 Mbps or higher 30 Mbps or higher

Minimum Bit Rate n/a 50 Mbps 20 Mbps

Key Frame Interval n/a 1 Second or Less 2 seconds or less I-frame only preferred

Display Aspect Ratio 4:3, 1.66:1, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2:1, 2.20:1, 2.35:1, 2.39:1, 2.40:1

Scan Type Progressive, Interlaced, or Adaptive (MBAFF)

Color Space Rec. 709

Chroma Subsampling 4:2:0, 4:2:2

Chroma Bit Depth 8-bit, 10-bit

Frame Rate (constant) 23.976p, 24p, 25i, 25p, 29.97i, 29.97p, 30i, 30p, 60i HD must be at least 1280 pixels horizontally or at least 720 pixels vertically.

SD Mezzanines

Video Codec ProRes 422 HQ MPEG-2 AVC/H.264

Container MOV MPG, MPEG, M2T, M2TS, TS MP4, M2T, TS

Profile HQ Main or High High

Level n/a High 4.1

Preferred Bit Rate 50 Mbps or higher 30 Mbps or higher 15 Mbps or higher

Minimum Bit Rate n/a 15 Mbps 10 Mbps

Key Frame Interval n/a 1 Second or Less 2 seconds or less I-frame only preferred

Display Aspect Ratio 4:3, 1.66:1, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2:1, 2.20:1, 2.35:1, 2.39:1, 2.40:1

Scan Type Progressive, Interlaced, or Adaptive (MBAFF)

Color Space Rec. 601

Chroma Subsampling 4:2:0, 4:2:2

Chroma Bit Depth 8-bit, 10-bit

Frame Rate (constant) 23.976p, 24p, 25i, 25p, 29.97i, 29.97p, 30i, 30p, 60i SD must be at least 640 pixels horizontally and at least 260 pixels vertically.

Embedded Audio

Audio Codec PCM (LPCM) MPEG-2 Layer II AC-3 AAC

Applies to video format ProRes 422 or MEPG-2 MPEG-2 H.264 or MPEG-2

Minimum Bit Rate Loseless ST: 384k ST: 192k ST: 448k 5.1: 912k 5.1: 448k 5.1: 960k

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Bit Depth 16-bit, 24-bit

1-channel Layout Mono mix

2-channel Layout Stereo Mix mapped as follows: L-R or Dual-Mono

6-channel Layout 5.1 mix mapped as follows: L-R-C-LFE-LS-RS

8-channel Layout 5.1+Stereo total mapped as follows: L-R-C-LFE-LS-RS-stereoL-stereoR

Video mezzanine validation

To minimize delivery of out-of-spec video assets, testing with Interra’s Baton software can be used to perform automated quality control on video mezzanines prior to delivery. The following are common issues:

• Non-standard display aspect ratios • Resolutions that don't meet the minimum requirements for SD, HD, or UHD delivery • Too many audio channels • Too few audio channels • Improper color space • Mismatched video and audio durations • Non-standard frame rates • Field dominance errors • Telecine/cadence issues • Long silent periods

Trailers

Prime Video supports trailers for movie content only. For episodic content, trailers can only be delivered as Value- added Material (Classic) or (Global). The following requirements apply:

• Trailers must be approved for all audiences. "Red Band" trailers and any trailers with nudity, graphic violence, or adult language aren't accepted. • Trailers promoting a locally-dubbed version Single Language Audio version of a title must contain audio dialogue that matches that dubbed language. If both dubbed and OV versions of a title are available in a single territory, it is preferable to have multiple trailers to promote both versions. For Global MTA trailers submissions, provide the OV trailer only. • Prime Video prefers to receive the final theatrical trailer, or most recent trailer if re-released to theaters. It's preferable that the source for the trailer to match the native aspect ratio of the movie. • Foreign-language trailers destined for the US, UK, DE, and JP territories must have embedded timed text in the primary language of each of those territories. • Trailers must not exceed six (6) minutes runtime.

Unless otherwise permitted by contract, all promotional material must be free and clear of any "call to action" (CTA) information. CTA refers to any auditory or visual references to any of the following:

• Theatrical release timeframes (e.g., "Theatrical Release Date," "Coming Soon," "This Summer"). • Distribution format or services (e.g., "Now on DVD & Blu-Ray," "Available on iTunes"). • Website/Social Media call outs (e.g., mymovie.com, @mymovie, facebook.com/mymovie)

Audio In certain territories, Prime Video allows discrete audio file delivery containing localized dubs or descriptive audio of a program's content. For information on a territory-by-territory basis, see the Supported Features table. Each language requires delivery of a separate audio asset, and all assets must conform to the video mezzanine delivered for that title.

For titles previously delivered to the Global marketplace, content partners have the option to send discrete audio to enable additional languages. This is dependent on the original video being semi-textless. When delivering assets to accompany previously-delivered video mezzanines, all additional assets must use the same identifiers as the previously-delivered sources. If you require a low-resolution proxy file of the mezzanine previously delivered to Prime Video to conform audio or timed text in additional languages, contact your operations account manager.

Technical guidelines for audio files and audio channel mapping

A table of supported codecs and container types for alternate audio files is provided below. If your assets are saved in a format other than those listed below, it might be possible for Prime Video to accept these files as-is. Consult with your operations account manager to confirm compatibility of other asset types. Please only deliver fully- mixed program tracks. Additional tracks, like music and effects (M&E) and silent (MOS), must be removed prior to delivery.

Whenever available, 8-channel 5.1 Surround Sound + Stereo is preferred; however, audio files can support mono, stereo, 6-channel surround, and 8-channel surround sound + stereo mixes. 5.1 audio delivered without an accompanying stereo mix will automatically be down-mixed to stereo for customers without 5.1 audio capability. Audio assets must be mapped to one of the channel layouts in the table below.

All of the audio tracks contained in a package must be the same bit depth. For example, an 8-channel MPEG-2 TS with a 24-bit surround-sound track must also have a 24-bit stereo track. A 24-bit track and a 16-bit track embedded in the same asset will be rejected.

Audio validation

To minimize delivery of out-of-spec audio assets, manual or automated quality control testing can be performed on audio files prior to delivery. Some of the common issues are as follows:

• One-hour offset in audio files • Too many audio channels • Too few audio channels • Mismatched video and audio durations • Non-standard sample rates • Long silent periods • Multiple languages across audio tracks

Non-program audio included in audio mixes. Music and Effects (M&E), MOS, silent tracks and commentary tracks must be removed.

Audio Codec PCM (LPCM) MPEG-2 Layer II AC-3 AAC

Applies to video ProRes 422 or MEPG-2 MPEG-2 H.264 or MPEG-2 format

Minimum Bit Rate Loseless ST: 384k ST: 192k ST: 448k 5.1: 912k 5.1: 448k 5.1: 960k

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Bit Depth 16-bit, 24-bit

1-channel Layout Mono mix

2-channel Layout Stereo Mix mapped as follows: L-R or Dual-Mono

6-channel Layout 5.1 mix mapped as follows: L-R-C-LFE-LS-RS

8-channel Layout 5.1+Stereo total mapped as follows: L-R-C-LFE-LS-RS-stereoL-stereoR

Descriptive audio

In our effort to further support blind and visually impaired customers, Prime Video fully supports descriptive audio or "narration." Descriptive audio consists of a narrator talking through the presentation, describing what is happening on the screen or stage during the natural pauses in the audio, and sometimes during dialogue if deemed necessary.

To deliver descriptive audio, content partners must adhere to the following instructions, depending on delivery method:

Audio in Prime Video Simple Asset Manifest

Type should be Audio and SubType should be Narration.

TitanFilms_2589723_Feature.mp4 2d93c7d99f99229b7c08cbf7ab58b94e Audio Narration

Audio in File Name Convention

File name convention supports descriptive audio tracks with the keywords Audio_Narration.

[PartnerAlias]-[UniqueID]-[ContentType]-[Type]_[SubType]-[LanguageCode]-[Territory].xxx

Example: Titan-ExplosionsMovie-Full-Audio_Narration-en-US.mp4

Audio in Media Manifest Core (MMC)

Type should be Narration in the inventory section. Presentation section should reference audio track as usual.

Narration en-US file://TitanFilms_2589723_Feature.mp4** 2d93c7d99f99229b7c08cbf7ab58b94e

Images Images are a key way for customers to discover and interact with your content on Prime Video. We have specific requirements for TV and movie images as outlined below.

Technical specifications

• Resolution o TV Preferred: 2560x1920; Minimum: 1600x1200 o Movie Preferred: 1920x2560; Minimum: 1200x1600 o Images exceeding 10,000 pixels on any side will be rejected. • Aspect Ratio o TV 4:3 o Movies 3:4 • Format JPEG or PNG • Color Space RGB

Editorial requirements

• Images must include the name of the feature or series they accompany. o Localized images are accepted for the US, UK, DE, and JP territories. For all other marketplaces, only the OV (original version) image will be published. For complete details on localized images, see the Packaging Summary. • Images are required for all movie content. • Each season of a series must be delivered with an image. • Season-level images should contain the name of the Series and Season number, or other designation, such as volume number. • Amazon sometimes adds a "sash" in the upper left-hand corner of the image for titles. It's preferable for images to not include critical material in this area of the image. The size of these sashes varies depending on device. • Episode-level images are strongly preferred for TV content, but aren't required. If you are supplying episodic images, a separate season-level image is still required. If you are supplying episode-level images, each episode within a season must have an episode-level image (excluding bonus content, such as trailers, season recaps, sneak peeks, etc.). o Episode-level images should be screenshots from that episode. o Episode-level images should contain persons or objects representative of that episode.

Restricted content

Don't include the following image elements:

• Bugs, logos, and watermarks • No references to other formats or format-specific logos ("Now on DVD," Blu-Ray logos, etc.) • No studio or network logos • No callouts to external websites, other distribution platforms, or theatrical release dates • Borders: When your image is scaled, borders may partially or completely disappear • Small text: When your image is scaled, it might become unreadable • Padding: Using letterboxing or pillarboxing to fit images to spec makes your image look inconsistent within the Prime Video customer experience • On-screen text (title treatment, credits, subtitles, etc.) • Drug use, nudity, or sexually-suggestive content • Someone harming or fighting another individual, guns, or other weapons. If an image containing a weapon cannot be avoided, please avoid images with weapons pointed directly at the viewer or an individual in the video. • Spoilers: Don't include spoilers for the plot of the episode. For elimination-based reality TV shows, attempt to keep the competitors' identities obscured as much as possible as the season progresses so as not to reveal winners/losers. • Timed Text (Captions, Subtitles, Forced Narratives)

Timed Text (Captions, Subtitles, Forced Narratives) All timed text assets must be conformed to match the length of the accompanying video prior to delivery to Prime Video. Whenever available, Prime Video prefers to receive captions/SDH (subtitles for the deaf or hard-of-hearing) over subtitles to provide an enhanced viewing experience to customers who are deaf or hard of hearing. See the Supported Features table for a complete list of timed text assets by territory.

• Captions/SDH: Timed text that includes both spoken dialogue and atmospherics for the deaf and hard-of- hearing.

• Subtitles: Timed text assets that provide on-screen text of the program dialogue. Any subtitle, closed caption, or SDH file delivered as part of an MTA package must contain a full translation of all spoken dialogue and narrative text that needs to be understood by the audience, including Forced Narratives. • Forced Narratives: Forced Narratives (also known as Forced Subtitles) translate spoken dialogue and onscreen text that is in a different language from the primary audio content of the program when creative intent requires that the dialogue be understood by the viewer. They are displayed to the customer based on their audio choice, rather than selecting that subtitle language. If a title contains Forced Narrative content, delivery of separate Forced Narrative timed text assets is required for each language available in a multi-track audio (MTA) package. See the Supported Features table for additional information based on territory. A Forced Narrative file is required for every dubbed audio language being provided. You may also need to provide a Forced Narrative file in the original language of the title if you are providing us with a semi-textless master, where texted elements present in the theatrical or original broadcast version have been removed.

Technical guidelines for timed text

Prime Video accepts the following file types for delivery of timed text:

• DFXP Full / TTML (Timed Text Markup Language) with a .dfxp file extension • Lambda Cap with a .cap file extension • EBU-STL with a .stl file extension • iTT (iTunes Timed Text) files with a .iTT file extension • SCC (Scenarist Closed Caption) with a .scc file extension • SMPTE-TT (RP-2052) with an .xml file extension • SRT

Frame Rates and Drop/Non-Drop Frame indication

Prime Video allows a wide range of timed text formats, some of which don't natively include Frame Rate or Drop/Non-Drop values. In general, if the time code format is in clock time (i.e. hh:mm:ss.sss), Frame Rate or Drop/Non-Drop information isn't required. If it's in a frame-based format (i.e. hh:mm:ss:ff or hh:mm:ss;ff), then you must send both Frame Rate and Drop/Non-Drop information via the file name convention, Prime Video Asset Manifest, or MMC Manifest. Depending on the specification and namespace used (TTML or TTAF) in DFXP, XML, and ITT files, Prime Video uses either the TTML timebase or TTAF timebase (media and SMPTE only) accordingly for parsing.

The table below summarizes the timed text formats that Prime Video accepts and whether or not that information must be included in the delivery manifest document. Information provided via delivery manifests takes priority over assumed default values found in the header metadata of the timed text file.

Positioning and styling

While Prime Video doesn't support timed text positioning, positioning information should be included when obscuring instances of onscreen text may occur in the lower third of the video frame. Some styling information is supported and the table below specifies what positioning and styling is supported for each timed text format.

Timecode Format1

File Media Frame2 SMPTE Frame3 Clock (ms)

EBU-STL

SCC

CAP

DFXP

SMPTE-

ITT

SRT

1 Frame-based subtitle streams must include frame rate in manifest/file naming convention. 29.97 assumed, when applicable, if blank.

2 Drop/Non-Drop doesn't apply to media frame based subtitle streams.

3 SMPTE frame formatted events will be converted to clock time (milliseconds) before being paired with videos. We won't reference SMPTE timecode tracks embedded in videos.

Allowed Framerates

File 23.976 23.98 24 ND 25 29.975 D 30 ND 50 59.945 D & ND4 ND4 ND ND & ND4 ND

EBU-STL

SCC

CAP

DFXP

SMPTE-TT

ITT

SRT

4 Non-Drop, SMPTE frame based subtitle streams with decimal values are drift-corrected with a multiplier of 1.001 after delivery.

5 Drop/Non-Drop info must be included in manifest/file naming convention for 29.97 & 59.94 framerates.

Styling and Other Features

File Italic Bold Underline Unicode

EBU-STL

SCC

CAP

DFXP

SMPTE-TT

ITT

SRT

Time Code Offset

Prime Video doesn't support time code offsets. All timed text files must be submitted with a 00:00 offset in order to conform to the video mezzanine file.

Character support

Prime Video supports the full UTF-8 character set, except musical notes. Dub Cards Dub cards are video files that list voice actors who have played major roles in the dubbed audio track for a title. Prime Video supports the delivery of discrete assets for dub cards. Refer to the Supported Features table for dub card requirements by territory.

Prime Video accepts standalone video files at the same resolution and frame rate as the video mezzanine of the feature, which must meet the technical specifications outlined in the Video Technical Asset Requirements. Typically, dub cards run 3–6 seconds. The dub card video file must have at least one audio track, but it can be silent. Prime Video doesn't accept image dub cards. File Naming Rules When delivering files (Amazon XML metadata and manifests, Amazon XLS metadata, MEC XML metadata, MMC XML manifests, avails, images, videos, audio, timed text, dub cards, etc.) you must adhere to the following file naming rules:

• Spaces, Unicode characters, or other special characters aren't allowed. • Underscores ("_") can be used to separate words within a single section of the file name. Ensure you are not using underscores when a hyphen ("-") is required when using File Naming Convention. • File names in asset manifests and metadata must match exactly the file names of delivered assets. These file names are case sensitive. • Periods in file names aren't allowed. Onboarding The Prime Video onboarding process is how we work with studios and post houses to validate their capabilities to deliver content in spec to Prime Video. This process overview covers the teams involved, the overall timeline, and the test materials required to successfully onboard to Prime Video.

We highly encourage you to review these materials and begin sourcing the content prior to the onboarding call to help with the turnaround time. Onboarding Process While engaging in our onboarding process, you will work with four teams.

Content Acquisition Managers

The Content Acquisition Management (CAM) team is the business team working to source content and sign deals for Prime Video. They work with you on the deals Prime Video is signing to obtain content for our catalog.

Partner Operations Managers/Partner Launch Managers

When a deal is mutually agreed upon, CAM involves the operations account management team. A representative works with you to fully understand the scope of the deal, including the number of titles, the timeline for launch, and to determine whether you:

• Will work with an established post house to deliver content to Prime Video • Want to work with a post house not yet onboarded to deliver content to Prime Video • Want to become onboarded to deliver content to Prime Video on your own behalf

Digital Video Specialists

The Digital Video Specialist (DVS) team works with you and your post house specifically to evaluate video quality. The DVS team works with you and your post house regardless of whether you are engaging with an onboarded post house, a new post house, or are onboarding yourselves. The DVS team reviews the Technical Asset Questionnaire, conducts a technical call with your technical team, requests a set of video assets to review, and approves specific delivery formats that you may deliver to Prime Video. This process is known as the Technical Asset Review.

Partner Integrations Managers

If you've identified that you want to either a) work with a post house not yet onboarded to Prime Video or b) become onboarded to deliver on your own behalf, the Partner Integrations Managers (PIM) team works with your post house to conduct a series of test deliveries to ensure we can receive content and successfully package the content together. This process is known as Delivery Onboarding. A representative from the PIM team is engaged as necessary by the operations account manager and reaches out directly to you to begin the delivery onboarding process.

Technical Asset Review The Technical Asset Review evaluates whether the video files you deliver to Prime Video meet our specifications and quality bar. It's required when you:

• have never delivered content to Prime Video before • are working with a new post house that is processing your video content (even if the post house has already been onboarded to deliver to Prime Video) • are delivering a new video format to Prime Video

During the Technical Asset Review, the Digital Video Specialist (DVS) team first reviews the Archival Format Questionnaire. They schedule a call with you and your technical representatives to review your video formats and workflows (codecs, bitrates, framerates, processing, etc.). If any of your content will be processed or delivered through a post house, make sure a representative from that post house is on the call.

Based on the answers from the questionnaire and the phone discussion, the DVS team requests an array of test content and formats that are representative of your stored catalog. They review those assets to ensure they meet the technical requirements outlined in the video specifications. Test files out of compliance with the Prime Video spec are reported back to the provider and require redelivery to demonstrate your ability to correctly process content. If out-of-spec content is repeatedly delivered, the DVS team further analyzes and outlines the areas that require improvement in your facility's quality control measures to successfully deliver content to Prime Video.

After testing is complete, the DVS team provides a summary via email clearly outlining which video, audio, and timed text formats you are approved to deliver. Delivery Onboarding Delivery onboarding is only required if you are a) working with a post house who has not yet been onboarded to deliver to Prime Video or b) are wanting to be onboarded to deliver on your own behalf. Delivery onboarding is also required if you or a post house have already been onboarded, but want to deliver to a new territory (for example, delivering to our Global territory when you have only been onboarded to our Classic territories) or a new format (for example, delivering UHD/HDR content when you have only been onboarded to deliver SD/HD).

When Delivery Onboarding is complete, the PIM provides a summary via email clearly outlining what formats you have been onboarded to and cleared to deliver. Your POM contact then works with you to facilitate the delivery of launch and/or production materials.

Timeline

The PIM team works diligently to complete this process as quickly as possible with you to make content available for our viewing customers. We expect that the onboarding process should take no longer than 40 calendar days and we rely on your partnership to maintain that timeline. To expedite this process, we expect that all requested redeliveries are made within 24–48 hours after feedback is received from Prime Video as we progress through the rounds of delivery for Classic onboarding and Global onboarding.

Territory overview

Prime Video currently has five (5) delivery territories—US, UK, DE, JP, and Global (all other territories). For simplification, the US, UK, DE, and JP territories are collectively referred to as "Classic" and all other territories worldwide are referred to as "Global." Because of the packaging requirements of these delivery stacks, five (5) separate deliveries are required if a title is going live in all territories (Classic and Global). If a title is only going live in a territory outside of Classic (US, UK, DE, and JP), only a single Global delivery is required. As a result of these nuances, onboarding must be completed for each territory.

When is onboarding required?

• Delivering to Prime Video for the first time • Delivering to a new specification within a territory (for example: moving from file naming convention to XML, moving from XLS to Prime Video XML, etc.) • Delivering to a new format profile (UHD/HDR) • Delivering to a new territory • Utilizing a new, un-onboarded post house

US, UK, DE, and JP (Classic Territory) Onboarding As a result of the delivery nuances of each Classic territory, a separate onboarding is required for each territory; however, the rounds required for testing remain the same. Below is a generic outline of the rounds of delivery, followed by territory-specific requirements.

Round 1

This round is used to test the following competencies: overall asset quality, ability to format metadata and manifest documents and ability to construct series/season/episode hierarchy. This round provides the lowest complexity while still touching on all necessary core competencies for delivery. Errors experienced in this round are coached and redelivery is requested until a 100% accurate delivery is made.

Movies

• XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired) • 1 Feature Mezzanine (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • Subtitles/Dubs (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below)

Episodic • XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired) • Ep. 1: Mezzanine (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • Ep. 2: Mezzanine (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • Ep. 1: Subtitles/Dubs (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • Ep. 2: Subtitles/Dubs (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • Season Image

Round 2

This round is used to build upon the competencies tested in the first round of delivery. Additionally in this round we test the ability to insert another Season into an existing Series hierarchy. Errors experienced in this round would be coached and redelivery requested until a 100% accurate delivery is made.

Movies

• XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired) • 3 Feature Mezzanines (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • Subtitles/Dubs for each (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • Images for each

Episodic

• A Separate Season Metadata (S2) — nesting under previously-delivered Series Metadata • XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired • S2 Ep. 1: Mezzanine (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S2 Ep. 2: Mezzanine (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S2 Ep. 1: Subtitles/Dubs (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S2 Ep. 2: Subtitles/Dubs (territory-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • Season Image

Round 3

This round represents the culmination of all previous deliveries and learnings from those deliveries will be needed to successfully pass this round and become "onboarding complete." All core competencies are now tested at a larger scale than before with an entirely new delivery package. Errors experienced in this round would be coached and redelivery requested until a 100% accurate delivery is made.

Movies

Round 3 isn't required for movies.

Episodic

• XLS Metadata AND assets following File Naming Convention OR AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired • S1 Ep. 1: Mezzanine (marketplace-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S1 Ep. 2: Mezzanine (marketplace-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S2 Ep. 1: Mezzanine (marketplace-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S2 Ep. 2: Mezzanine (marketplace-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S1 Ep. 1: Subtitles/Dubs (marketplace-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S1 Ep. 2: Subtitles/Dubs (marketplace-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S2 Ep. 1: Subtitles/Dubs (marketplace-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S2 Ep. 2: Subtitles/Dubs (marketplace-specific requirements, see breakouts below) • S1 Season Image • S2 Season Image

Territory-Specific Requirements

• XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired) using the US templates • Discrete en-US subtitles/closed captions • Artwork

• XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired) using the UK templates • Mezzanine with burned-in forced narratives • Discrete en-US or en-GB subtitles/closed captions • Artwork

Audio in English (need to see both)

• XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired) using the DE templates • Mezzanine with English audio and burned-in DE forced narratives • Discrete DE captions • Discrete DE audio • Discrete EN subtitles/closed captions • DE localized artwork

Audio in German (need to see both)

• XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired) using the DE templates • Mezzanine with German audio and burned-in DE forced narratives • Discrete DE captions • Discrete EN audio • Discrete EN subtitles/closed captions • DE localized artwork

• XLS Metadata and assets following File Naming Convention or AXML Metadata and XML Manifest (can be included in the same AXML Metadata file if desired) using the JP templates • Mezzanine with burned-in JP subtitles OR mezzanine with embedded dubbed JP audio • JP localized artwork

All Other Marketplaces (Global) Onboarding While the video, timed text, audio and image technical asset requirements for Global delivery are the same as Classic delivery, because of packaging requirements, there are several notable differences:

• A semi-textless mezzanine • MEC Metadata and MMC Manifests (file naming convention and AXML metadata is not supported in Global) • Discrete audio and timed text files Round 1

Movies

• 1 Feature Semi-Textless Mezzanine • MMC Manifest • MEC Metadata

• 6 Language Assets (3 dub, 3 sub) • Image

Episodic

• Series MEC Metadata • Season MEC Metadata • Ep. 1: Semi-Textless Mezzanine • Ep. 2: Semi-Textless Mezzanine • Ep. 1: MEC Metadata • Ep. 2: MEC Metadata • Ep. 1: 2 Language Assets (1 dub, 1 sub) • Ep. 2: 2 Language Assets (1 dub, 1 sub) • Season Image • Ep. 1: MMC Manifest • Ep. 2: MMC Manifest • Optional: Season Image MMC

Round 2

This round is used to build upon the competencies tested in the first round of delivery. Additionally in this round we test the ability to insert another Season into an existing Series hierarchy. We also increase complexity by increasing the number of language assets that are required. Errors experienced in this round are coached and redelivery is requested until a 100% accurate delivery is made.

Movies

• 3 Feature Semi-Textless Mezzanine • MMC Manifest for each • MEC Metadata for each • Images for each • 6 Language Assets (3 dub, 3 sub) for each

Episodic

• A Separate Season MEC Metadata (S2)—nesting under previously-delivered Series Metadata • S2 Ep. 1: MEC Metadata • S2 Ep. 2: MEC Metadata • S2 Ep. 1: Semi-Textless Mezzanine • S2 Ep. 2: Semi-Textless Mezzanine • S2 Ep. 1: 6 Language Assets (3 dub, 3 sub) • S2 Ep. 2: 6 Language Assets (3 dub, 3 sub) • Season Image • S2 Ep. 1: MMC Manifest • S2 Ep. 2: MMC Manifest • Optional: Season Image MMC

Round 3

This round represents the culmination of all previous deliveries and learnings from those deliveries will be needed to successfully pass this round and become "onboarding complete." All core competencies are now tested at a larger scale than before with an entirely new delivery package. Errors experienced in this round are coached and redelivery is requested until a 100% accurate delivery is made.

Movies

Round 3 is not required for movies.

Episodic

• Series MEC Metadata • Season 1 MEC Metadata • Season 2 MEC Metadata • S1 Ep. 1: MEC Metadata • S1 Ep. 2: MEC Metadata • S2 Ep. 1: MEC Metadata • S2 Ep. 2: MEC Metadata • S1 Ep. 1: Semi-Textless Mezzanine • S1 Ep. 2: Semi-Textless Mezzanine • S2 Ep. 1: Semi-Textless Mezzanine • S2 Ep. 2: Semi-Textless Mezzanine • S1 Ep. 1: 6 Language Assets (3 dub, 3 sub) • S1 Ep. 2: 6 Language Assets (3 dub, 3 sub) • S2 Ep. 1: 6 Language Assets (3 dub, 3 sub) • S2 Ep. 2: 6 Language Assets (3 dub, 3 sub) • S1 Season Image • S2 Season Image • S1 Ep. 1: MMC Manifest • S1 Ep. 2: MMC Manifest • S2 Ep. 1: MMC Manifest • S2 Ep. 2: MMC Manifest • Territory Requirements • Global

Territory requirements

Please review the territory-specific packaging requirements for details on delivering to specific territories.

India

You must deliver to an approved Amazon India-compliant post house.

UHD/HDR

Two rounds of delivery composed of:

Round 1

• 1 UHD/HDR Mezzanine Round 2

• 1 UHD/HDR Mezzanine with Manifest and Metadata