Film QC
Every pixel, inspected.
Technical QC for cinema, broadcast and streaming deliverables, with timecoded reports, severity tagging and clear pass/fail notes.
We check picture, audio, subtitles, file structure, format, loudness, colour space, bitrate, frame rate and delivery compliance against the required specification.
Don't fail at the final hurdle.
Broadcasters across the UK, Europe and Japan mandate that all content passes a Photosensitive Epilepsy test before transmission. Failing means immediate master file rejection — a costly delay right before delivery.
We run the industry-standard Harding FPA (Flash and Pattern Analyzer) algorithm, the same software used by Ofcom, the BBC and major Japanese broadcasters. Every frame is analysed for dangerous luminance flashes, red flashes, extended spatial patterns and stroboscopic sequences.
From upload to delivery.
Upload Master
Send your video master via our secure upload — any format up to 4K.
Harding Analysis
Full file analysed frame-by-frame on certified Harding FPA hardware.
Certificate Issued
Official pass certificate or detailed fail report with frame timecodes.
Optional Remediation
If failed, we apply automated reduction filters to bring sequences into compliance.
Everything in one workflow.
Harding FPA Certified
Industry-standard pass certificate required by every major UK and EU broadcaster.
Frame-Accurate Report
Detailed PDF logging every luminance flash, red flash and spatial pattern.
Optional Auto-Fix
Proprietary remediation filters bring failing sequences into spec without re-edit.
Luminance Flash
Detects flashes above 3Hz with high-contrast transitions.
Red Flash & Patterns
Catches saturated red transitions and dangerous stripe patterns over 25% of screen.
Global Compliance
Meets UK Ofcom, EU HBBTV, Japan NHK and major streamer requirements.
Built for real deliveries.
UK Broadcasters
BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky — all require Harding pass before transmission.
EU & Japan
HBBTV, ARD, ZDF, NHK and most European public broadcasters mandate PSE testing.
Streaming Platforms
Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ accessibility specs include PSE compliance for original content.
Common questions.
How long does a Harding test take?
Most files are tested within 24 hours. Rush turnaround available for tight delivery windows.
What happens if I fail?
We deliver a detailed report showing exact frames and types of flashes/patterns. Optional auto-remediation can fix failing sequences without re-edit.
Is the certificate official?
Yes — issued from licensed Harding FPA software, accepted by all major UK and EU broadcasters as proof of compliance.
Do streaming platforms require this?
Increasingly yes — Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon include PSE compliance in original content delivery specs.