Persian_News_Network_Graphics_SOW.pdf

A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation per FAR Parts 13.5 and 12.6

B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

See attachment 5

C. STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Introduction/Overview The mission of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) is to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. The BBG broadcast services include two federal entities: The Voice of America (VOA) and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting

(OCB); and three BBG-sponsored grantees: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Radio

Free Asia (RFA), and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN).

The BBG upholds freedom of expression and information as universal human rights. The BBG fosters and sustains free and democratic societies by exemplifying and supporting free media.

The BBG networks pursue this mission through their own engaging content on television, radio, Internet, social and mobile platforms, and also by working closely with media partners around the world that bring our content into local markets, establishing valuable connections to critical institutions that support civil society and democratic principles. With media sources proliferating around the world, information is more powerful than ever. But the existence of more media does not yield more press freedom. Using professional journalism, BBG networks provide an alternative to disinformation and extremist propaganda.

VOA uses broadcast and digital platforms, including web and social media to engage viewers, listeners, users, and friends. Radio and television broadcast to approximately 3,000 affiliates, and satellite transmissions reach countries where free speech is banned or where civil society is under threat. VOA’s mobile apps have registered more than 1 million downloads and cater to users on all major mobile platforms. With the largest audience of all U.S. international media, VOA continues to be a beacon of hope for underserved audiences who yearn for information about freedom of expression, civil society, and change.

With programming in 61 languages, thousands of media partners, and on-the-ground reporting capabilities around the world, BBG networks are also well poised to react quickly in crisis situations. In order to have impact with audiences, the BBG must provide quality programming and earn the trust of audiences. The programming of BBG networks is consumed by a worldwide audience of 278 million people in 61 languages each week.

C.1.1 Background VOA will be launching a new foreign-language channel, which will feature content for broadcast on radio, television, and across digital platforms (including social media). VOA seeks a

Contractor to create original graphics to be used in conjunction with new programming and channel branding. The BBG and the VOA will require the services of a Contractor to create a range of original graphics for use on the BBG’s new 24-hour news channel, Persian News

Network (PNN).

C.1.2 Scope

The Contractor must create a range of original graphics for the BBG/VOA news programming, for use on television and across digital platforms (including, but not limited to, websites, Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram). This may include a combination of 2D and/or 3D graphics.

C.1.3 Objectives The Contractor must create graphics as requested by BBG/VOA, and coordinate with BBG/VOA staff to ensure graphics reflect the stylistic goals and complement existing content. Coordination and collaboration with groups outside of the Agency may be required (e.g. studio designers); the

Contractor must work with partners as directed and facilitated by BBG/VOA.

The Contractor must be able to produce modern, dynamic graphics, including the full range of still and motion graphics, two- and three-dimensional elements, and professional-grade artistic design. The Contractor must be able to produce a variety of stylistically-consistent elements that meet the needs for logos, intros, transitions, and more, as required by BBG/VOA.

The Contractor must be able to produce graphics using both left-to-right languages and fonts, as well as right-to-left languages and fonts with an Arabic script.

C.1.4 References Reserved

C.1.5 Requirements

C.1.5.1 Tasks The contractor must provide the following effort under the tasks outlined below:

1. The Contractor must create original graphics, as requested, and as described in

Attachments 1 - 4.

2. The Contractor must provide a detailed plan for the development of preproduction, production, and post-production of a complete graphics package, including each element detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW). The plan must:

a. Include a step-by-step description of each production stage, with a projection of the time required for each element.

b. Describe what, if any support and coordination would be needed from VOA.

c. Address versioning material for television, video across digital platforms, and materials adaptable for print promotion.

d. Specify a process for accepting and implementing proposed revisions from VOA.

3. The Contractor must provide all component elements of graphics created for BBG/VOA.

These component elements of graphics must be provided to the BBG/VOA for potential editing and re-versioning by the government.

4. The Contractor must provide a Style Guide defining agreed-upon designs for programming, including both pictorial depictions and text descriptions of all elements.

The Contractor must provide digital copies of all style guide project files to BBG/VOA.

C.1.5.2 Deliverables/Schedule

Deliverable Due Date Government Turnaround Time

Detailed Plan for Production of

Graphics Package

With proposal response.

Concept Meeting with VOA/Draft of

Plan

To be held 2 days after contract award

08/17/2018 or

08/20/2018

Government to approve after any comments are dispositioned within 2 days after concept meeting

Original Graphics Package (Draft

Logos and Graphics)

To be delivered no later than 8/24/18

Government to approve after any comments are dispositioned within 3 days after receipt of draft graphics

Original Graphics Package (Near

Final Logos and Graphics)

To be delivered no later than 09/05/18

Government to approve after any comments are dispositioned within 3 days after receipt of draft package

Original Graphics Package (All Final

Graphics Elements)

To be delivered no later than09/12/2018

Government to approve after any comments are dispositioned within 3 days after receipt of draft package

All Component Elements of Graphics created for BBG/VOA

To be delivered no later than 9/12/18

Government to inspect and accept all component elements of Graphics

Style Guide for Programming

Note: Digital copies of all style guide project files are to be delivered.

To be delivered by

9/30/18

Government to approve after any comments are dispositioned within

60 of days after contract award

Note: All references to days above refer to calendar days.

C.1.5.3 Schedule Success in meeting the aggressive schedule for this Graphics requirement as outlined in the table above is critical to the success of the overall PNN program alluded to in the

Background section above.

The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the term of this contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

C.1.5.4 Assumptions

a. The Contractor must use its own resources, equipment, and insurance for all aspects of graphics production. The Contractor must secure that any and all needed permissions for any elements of text, illustrations/graphics, photos, videos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork that is included in each element. The

Contractor must provide a copy of all permissions, releases, and clearances to

VOA upon request. Any graphics should be provided via direct electronic links to samples that can be downloaded, in accordance with the aforementioned technical standards. For files exceeding 10GB, files may be delivered via external hard drive, to be provided for use by VOA. All deliverables will be provided to the

COR and/or designated Government official.

C.1.6 Monitoring Progress/Compliance The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), assigned at time of award, will follow the plan delivered per the schedule above to monitor and assess performance with the overall deliverable schedule outlined above throughout the period of performance of the contract.

D. PACKAGING AND MARKING

Commercial Best Practices are acceptable.

E. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

All work shall be completed in accordance with standard procedures and guidelines provided orally or in writing by the COR. Submissions should be made using standard business software used by the BBG, such as Excel, MS Word, and/or PowerPoint, or such other medium as called for based on the specific nature of this requirement. Any graphics should be provided via direct electronic links to samples that can be downloaded, in accordance with the aforementioned technical standards. For files exceeding 10GB, files may be delivered via external hard drive, to be provided for use by VOA. All deliverables will be provided to the COR and/or designated

Government official. All deliverables submitted during a billing cycle should be listed on the invoice.

Invoicing:

1952.232-91 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Payment Platform (IPP)

(April 2016)

Payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U. S.

Department of the Treasury's Invoice Payment Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the

Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is:

https://www.ipp.gov.

F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

Place of Performance

The primary place of performance shall be at the Contractors’ facility.

Period of Performance

The Period of Performance will begin on or about August 20, 2018 through December 31, 2018.

The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the term of this contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Other Unique Requirements and Considerations:

The delivered content shall adhere to VOA Best Practices Guide and Journalistic Code and those documents are incorporated here by reference:

(http://www.governmentattic.org/20docs/VOAbestPracticesGuide_2016.pdf).

Confidentiality Requirements:

Contractor shall not disclose to any third party (other than its respective employees, in their capacity as such and only on a need-to-know basis), any confidential business information concerning VOA that was acquired or derived in the course of performance under this contract.

I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

J. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

a. Attachment 1: Examples of possible requests under Task 1 above.

b. Attachment 2: (PDF) VOA HD UNI-Boxes - Depictions

c. Attachment 3: After Effects Project Consolidation

d. Attachment 4: Capping video levels for on-camera studio graphics

K. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS

L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block

10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a http://www.governmentattic.org/20docs/VOAbestPracticesGuide_2016.pdf https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/FormsStandard67.html#wp1189284 concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR

52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

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(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the

Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting

Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to—

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section

Suite 8100

470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW

Washington, DC 20407

Telephone (202) 619-8925

Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of

Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense

Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST;

or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management

(SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror’s name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The

Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the

Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the

SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

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(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1

(b) Submission of Offers

(4) Technical Proposals shall include:

Technical Approach & Capability

A clear demonstration of how the proposed approach will meet VOA’s mission, requirements, and deliverables, containing the following elements:

1. Response Paper/Plan

a. Summary of offeror’s expertise in providing diverse and complex graphical content for news organizations and media outlets.

b. Clear, detailed plan for the development of preproduction, production, and post-production of a complete graphics package, including each element detailed in the

Statement of Work

i. Plan must include a step-by-step description of each production stage, with a projection of the time required for each element.

ii. Plan must describe what, if any support and coordination would be needed from Voice of America.

iii. Plan should address versioning material for television, video across digital platforms, and materials adaptable for print promotion.

iv. Plan must specify process for accepting and implementing proposed revisions from VOA.

2. List of relevant, available staff members, including detailed descriptions of their background, experience, and projected roles in the creation of graphical elements.

(10) Past Performance

The Offeror must provide past performance information in accordance with the following:

1. Provide a list of previously-serviced media entities (3 total). Include the title of the outlet/program, a brief description of the graphical content produced, and internet links to the material if it is available for viewing. Examples of previously-produced style guides are valued additions to the quote submission.

2. Provide for each of the previous contracts listed above at least one contact from the entity serviced who was directly involved in the management of the promotional work, including name(s), job title(s), phone number(s), and email address(es)

3. The quote must demonstrate the offeror’s experience as follows:

a. Experience with advanced graphics software (e.g. Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D, etc.)

is mandatory.

b. Success in providing a full range of graphics for programming on both TV and digital platforms.

c. Experience using a combination of 2D and 3D graphics.

d. Experience in working with English and layouts for left-to-right languages.

e. Success in creating multi-element graphics packages that reflect a dynamic and coherent artistic style.

Price

The following guidance is provided with respect to the price proposal:

Offeror shall provide fully-burdened firm-fixed, price (FFP) to VOA – inclusive of any travel, applicable discounts or prompt payments. There shall be no assumptions which have cost/price implications to the meeting the requirements stated herein outside of the proposed FFP.

M. EVALUATION (CRITERIA) FACTORS FOR AWARD

FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation–Commercial Items (OCT 2014)

Evaluation of Quotes The Government will issue a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible Offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

1. Technical Approach & Capability

a. The Offeror’s demonstrated technical expertise in conceptualizing and producing comprehensive graphics packages will be evaluated, including the specification of critical staff for each stage of production. Offerer will be evaluated for technical capacity to incorporate layouts and fonts used in Arabic and other RTL (right-to-left) languages.

b. Capability to deliver products and services within the accelerated period delineated in the RFQ.

2. Past performance - The Offeror’s past performance on related, relevant contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate:

a. Successful performance of contract requirements similar to the requirements of this SOW, including elements such as quality and timeliness of delivery of products and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

b. Specific consideration will be given to each constituent element in the content generated, including brand conceptualization, individual graphical elements’ quality and variety, and ability to produce a set of complementary graphical elements that reflect a unified aesthetic.

The Government may use any resource available, including the Offerors submission, Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), or any other applicable performance-related information.

3. Price – the Offeror’s price quote will be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness.

ATTACHMENT 1

Quantity Element

Show Stills for Television: HD 1920 x 1080 @ 72ppi, RGB 8bits per channel

*Must provide source and usage rights.

1 (SHOW NAME)_HD still

Formats: .PSD, .PNG

Description: Rendered still of Show logo in full-color HD TV format from

Open.

1 (SHOW NAME)_HD color still on white Formats: .PSD, .PNG

Description: Show logo in full-color

TV format straight from Open on white background.

1 (SHOW NAME)_HD still Studio

Formats: .PSD, .PNG

Vertical Show logo in show environment for Studio wallpaper

(Studio 51 use)

Show Stills for Print: A4 landscape @ 72dpi, CMYK

1 (SHOW NAME)_vector still_full color

Formats: .PSD, .PNG, .AI, .EPS

Description: Vector show logo in full color in show environment background.

1 (SHOW NAME)_HD vector still on white

Formats: .PSD, .PNG, .AI, .EPS

Description: Vector show logo on white color.

Show Elements for Digital: 72ppi, 8bit RGB color (no color conversion)

1 (SHOW NAME)_Logo

Formats: .PSD, .FW, .JPG, .PNG, .GIF (if animated) multilayer

(300x300)

Description: Show logo in full color on white background or Alpha bgd (as stated). Provide Hexadecimal web colors show logo.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Logo

Formats: .PSD, .FW, .JPG, .PNG, .GIF (if animated) multilayer

(300x300)

Description: Show logo in full color on white background or Alpha bgd (as stated). Provide Hexadecimal web colors show logo.

1 (SHOW NAME)_WEB_Square

Promo

Formats: .PSD, .FW, .JPG, PNG multilayer (300x250)

Description: Promo with show logo in full color with show elements or promotion elements visible.

1 (SHOW NAME)_WEB_Banner

Formats: .PSD, .FW, .JPG, PNG multilayer (468x60)

Description: Banner with show logo in full color with show elements or promotion elements visible.

1 (SHOW

NAME)_WEB_Leaderboard

Formats: .PSD, .FW, .JPG, PNG multilayer (728x90)

Description: Leaderboard with show logo in full color with show elements or promotion elements visible.

1 (SHOW NAME)_WEB_SkyScraper

Formats: .PSD, .FW, .JPG, PNG multilayer (468x60)

Description: Skyscraper with show logo in full color with show elements or promotion elements visible.

In-Show Animations: HDTV 1920 x 1080, 29.97fps, square pixels, base 30 drop frame, 8bpc frame. AEPs can be combined into 1 project. State all plugins. C4D files must include usage rights to 3D Objects if applicable. Adobe Premiere Projects if posted elements.

*Alpha cannot be used for opens as playbacks are not currently available.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Open

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: :10 seconds to title reveal unless otherwise stated. Music sting with :20 video pad to end, otherwise dissolve down on music.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Cold Open (Live)

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Host on Camera, topical VOs (3 or 4 adjustable length), animated CG elements with text keyed, music bed from digi-cart, goes to open animation.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Open Tease

(Posted)

Formats: .PRPROJ, .MOV, .AEP

Description: Possible quick title reveal (:03), topical VOs (3 or 4 adjustable length), music underneath, animated CG elements with text, Open animation

1 (SHOW NAME)_Close

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: :10 seconds to title reveal unless otherwise stated. Music sting with :20 video pad to end, otherwise dissolve down on music.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Deadroll

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: 1:20 with title revealed

(looped) unless otherwise stated.

Music sting at 1:00 with :20 video pad to end, dissolve down on music after sting.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Bump In Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Quick (:03) title reveal or build back from break (dissolve will be used instead of Alpha)

1 (SHOW NAME)_Bump Out

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Quick (:03) title hide or breakdown going to a break (dissolve will be used instead of Alpha)

1 (SHOW NAME)_(Segment Title)

Segment Intro

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

5 (SHOW NAME)_(Segment Title)

Segment Intro

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Animation introducing a show segment using topical imagery approved by the art director (must be current imagery and not culturally sensitive). Title reveal is usually :07 seconds (unless otherwise stated) with music underneath and :23 pad after reveal. Overall animation length is :30 seconds with music dissolving down at end.

*There are multiple instances of this element requested.

Studio Monitors, Walls, and Post Production Animations

1 (SHOW NAME)_FullScreen BGD

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Animated looping background with real-estate left for title, text, and attribution unless otherwise stated (can be 3 point loop if

Effect IN or OUT is requested) :30 seconds in length, no audio

1 (SHOW NAME)_Horizontal Plasma

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Animated looping title in shows environment. :30 seconds in length, no audio.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Vertical Plasma

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Vertical (1080w x

1920h) Animated looping title in shows environment. :30 seconds in length, no audio.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Vertical Plasma

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

1 (SHOW NAME)_Vertical Plasma

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Vertical (1080w x

1920h) Animated looping title in shows environment. :30 seconds in length, no audio.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Vertical Plasma

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Vertical (1080w x

1920h) Animated looping title in shows environment. :30 seconds in length, no audio.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Boxes BGD

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Animated looping background with real-estate for boxes, bug, and crawl :30 seconds in length, no audio. This animation should no be distracting i.e. slower or less elements.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Promos BGD

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Animated background with elements of the show (can be 3 point loop if Effect IN or OUT is requested) :30 seconds in length, with show music bed.

4K Animations

1 UHD 4K, 3840 x 2160, 29.97fps, square pixels, drop frame

(SHOW NAME)_WALL BGD

Formats: .AEP, .TGA STREAM, .MOV (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Animated background with elements of the show. Length is optional. Animation should not be distracting or busy

Switcher Transitions

1 (SHOW NAME)_TRANS Logo

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: 20-29 frames transition that uses the show logo and elements.

1 (SHOW NAME)_TRANS Generic Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.PSD if

2D), (.C4D if 3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: 20-29 frames transition that uses the elements with no logo.

Chyron Lower Third Elements:

HDTV 1920 x 1080, 29.97fps, square pixels, base 30 drop frame, 8bpc frame. AEPs can be combined into 1 project. State all plugins. C4D files must include usage rights to 3D Objects if applicable. Alpha is necessary. Each element includes “effect in”=15 frames, default loop=:05-:07 seconds, “effect out”=15 frames, “update in”=15 frames, and “update out”=15 frames. These are delivered as separate .MOVs with animation codec.

Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwyUEDzgesE

*LR and RL are “left to Right” and “Right to Left” text directions based on language if requested by either one, or both elements could be requested.

1 (SHOW NAME)_bug LR and/or RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: looping show bug properly placed and scaled for title safe, crawl safe, box safe, and lower-third real estate. The bug may include the show logo and or VOA logo. No more than :30 seconds in length.

1 (SHOW NAME)_1 line LR and/or

RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: 1 line L3rd is used to show the name only of the CG’d person.

1 (SHOW NAME)_2 line LR and/or

RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: 2 line L3rd is used to show the name and title of CG’d person.

1 (SHOW NAME)_1 Line Logo LR and/or RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Same as a “1 line

L3rd” plus a logo for attribution i.e.

skype

1 (SHOW NAME)_2 Line Logo LR and/or RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwyUEDzgesE

Description: Same as a “2 line

L3rd” plus a logo for attribution i.e.

skype

1 (SHOW NAME)_1 Line Topic LR and/or RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: 1 line chyron for

Topics with larger text and a distinctive color difference than lower thirds used to name someone

1 (SHOW NAME)_2 Line Topic LR and/or RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: 2 line chyron for

Topics with larger text and a distinctive color difference than lowerthirds used to name someone

(matches 1 Line Topic)

1 (SHOW NAME)_Action Bar LR and/or RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Bar above Lower-third to denote breaking news, developing story, or in some cases a location.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Flag LR and/or

RL

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Upper Left or Right graphic to possibly show location, courtesy, etc.

1 (SHOW NAME)_Locators

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Design for Locations for Boxes. Can be inside or outside the box frames depending on design.

1 (SHOW NAME)_OTS Left

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Left Over the Shoulder can be either square or HD video size depending on request. Can effect on, off if desired by Art Director

1 (SHOW NAME)_OTS Right

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Right Over the

Shoulder can be either square or HD video size depending on request. Can effect on, off if desired by Art

Director

1 (SHOW NAME)_L3rd Web Promo

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Specially designed lower-third for promoting shows website.

1 (SHOW NAME)_L3rd Social

Promo

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Specially designed lower-third for promoting shows youtube, facebook, twitter, etc. These elements may be separate deliverables or a shared design with different social media logos depending on request.

1 (SHOW NAME)_L3rd email Promo

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Specially designed lower-third for promoting shows email.

1 (SHOW NAME)_L3rd Radio

Promo

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Specially designed lower-third for promoting VOA language services radio shows.

1 (SHOW NAME)_L3rd satellite

Promo

Formats: .AEP, .MOV, (.C4D if

3D). (.OBJ if used)

Description: Specially designed lower-third for promoting shows satellite paths to viewers

Show Boxes There are 14 types of boxes used at VOA

*See HD Universal boxes reference guide in Attachment 2 HDTV 1920 x 1080, 29.97fps, square pixels, base 30 drop frame, 8bpc frame. AEPs can be combined into 1 project. State all plugins. Alpha is necessary. Boxes can be animated or Still depending on request. Boxes in general should try to use HD sizes for

Video as much as is possible or depending on art direction from VOA.

Formats: PSD, PNGs, and .AEP (if used)

Network Branding: HDTV 1920 x 1080, 29.97fps, square pixels, base 30 drop frame, 8bpc frame. AEPs can be combined into 1 project. State all plugins. C4D files must include usage rights to 3D Objects if applicable. Adobe Premiere Projects if posted elements.

1 (NETWORK NAME) 30_Doughnut

Formats: .PRPROJ, .MOV, .AEP

Description: Quick title reveal up to

(:03), topical VOs (3 or 4 adjustable length), music underneath, animated

CG elements with text, up to :03 graphics close total length :30

1 (NETWORK NAME) 15_Doughnut

Formats: .PRPROJ, .MOV, .AEP

Description: Quick title reveal up to

(:03), topical VOs (1 or 2 adjustable length), music underneath, animated

CG elements with text, up to :03 graphics close total length :15

1 (NETWORK NAME) Network

ID_10

Formats: .PRPROJ, .MOV, .AEP

Description: Quick title reveal up to

(:03), looping logo, music underneath, total length :10

1 (NETWORK NAME) Coming Up 5

Line

Formats: .PRPROJ, .MOV, .AEP

Description: Quick title reveal up to

(:03), animating to text fullscreen with sample show times lineup text (5

Lines), music underneath. Total reveal should be under (:06) with Looping animation and music to end total length :30 seconds

1 (NETWORK NAME) Coming Up 5

Line

Formats: .PRPROJ, .MOV, .AEP

Description: Quick title reveal up to

(:03), animating to text fullscreen with sample show times lineup text (4

Lines), music underneath. Total reveal should be under (:06) with Looping animation and music to end total length :30 seconds

1 (NETWORK NAME) Coming Up 5

Line

Formats: .PRPROJ, .MOV, .AEP

Description: Quick title reveal up to

(:03), animating to text fullscreen with sample show times lineup text (3

Lines), music underneath. Total reveal should be under (:06) with Looping animation and music to end total length :30 seconds

Logo Design:

Description: collaboration with BBG/VOA to design and produce a channel logo and/or show logo, with original illustration and/or text elements.

Logo is to be available for integration into all elements detailed above. This may include multiple draft logos for initial review and subsequent revisions, according to BBG/VOA input.

GRAPHICS NOTES:

- Any text in these Deliverables shall be easily changeable in Adobe After

Effects and Premiere Projects, for subsequent versioning

- Samples for email approval shall be HD 1920x1080, Quicktime, H.264 codec.

- Any After Effects projects shall be consolidated according to the guidelines detailed in Attachment 3.

- Any graphics intended for use as on-camera studio graphics, as identified by BBG/VOA, shall conform to the capping standards identified in

Attachment 4.

ATTACHMENT 2

Images - VOA HD UNI-Boxes

(attached pdf)

Attachment 3

After Effects Project Consolidation

1. Organize Folders, Assets & Compositions.

a. Rename all “Comps” named “Comp 1, 2, 3, etc” or <Final_NAME>FIN AAAAAb, or any variation of.

b. Name your comps something purposeful to the project or identifiable if an artist has to follow your work, i.e. <Show Name> Open with Music, <Show Name> Horz

Plasma, <Show Name> Vert Plasma, etc.

Additionally please avoid special characters using only [a-z][A-Z][0-9] and “_” in your layer names. The special characters at times can cause issue with Dynamic

Linking in the Adobe pipeline.

b. A purposeful comp name will help an artist, or Future You quickly identify exactly comp what should be versioned or changed.

c. A systematic, artist-user friendly project window folder structure will be implemented for quicker access to content changing assets for more efficient versioning by another artist.

2. Then Remove, Consolidate, and Reduce your After Effects Project.

a. This action can be completed by the following steps:

i. >File>Remove Unused Footage

1. This action will remove files that are not being directly or indirectly used inside the project

ii. >File>Consolidate All Footage

1. This action will remove duplicate files and saves single copies of assets inside the project.

iii. >File>Reduce Project

1. This action deletes everything except for items used directly in a selected comp (i.e. Extra nulls, unnecessary text layers, etc.)

3. Collect your Files.

a. Now that the project has been simplified, you can move everything to a single location.

This action is completed by the following step.

i. >File>Collect Files

ii. This action will generate a new folder with the project name, project file, and a text document on the item included in the project.

ATTACHMENT 4

Capping video levels for on-camera studio graphics

Any graphic or design element that will be displayed on-camera in TV studio monitor or video wall must have the luminance levels significantly capped to avoid blooming on camera. The greater the area of white or near white, the lower the peak luminance level needs to be.

For design elements, artist must preview and confirm acceptable on-camera color levels with robotic camera/video shading operator before content airs.

MONITOR DISPLAYS: If only involving text, accents or small areas, peak white is 80% max. If large areas, peak level is 70%. If all-white/near-white background, peak level may be as low as

65% (see above required on-camera confirmation).

VIDEO WALL DISPLAYS: Text/accents/small areas: 80% max; Large areas: 70-75%. Video walls display color and interact with lighting and the camera differently than plasma, LCD or

LED monitors. Generally speaking, whites are not as hot. However, each video wall in each studio has unique color behavior, requiring careful testing and confirmation by the artist for accurate presentation of design elements.

Options to achieve level capping:

-Very top level Adjustment Layer in After Effects deliverable render composition with “Levels” effect applied, adjust OUTPUT WHITE value (ensures safe levels across the board).

-Specifically applied “Levels” effect to white/bright elements.

“Levels” Output White settings (0-255): 200 = 78%; 190 = 75%; 175 = 69%; 165 = 65%