Proxy-to-Original Integrity Check
A pre-export gate that prevents accidentally delivering proxies
You finish a cut in proxy mode and later discover the export or grading pass used proxy media instead of originals. Quality loss, wrong color decisions, and a wasted delivery. This recipe adds a repeatable pre-export check so you never ship from the wrong media tier.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
Create a skill called "Proxy-to-Original Integrity Check". Inputs: - proxy_manifest_path (optional) - export_watch_path - expected_resolution - expected_min_bitrate_mbps - confirmation_mode (required | optional) Behavior: - Before export: ask me to confirm I'm in full-resolution/original mode (editor-specific checklist). - After export: run ffprobe checks and alert me if the export looks like a proxy-tier deliverable.
How It Works
This skill runs before or after export to verify you're working from full-resolution
originals, not proxies. It checks your proxy manifest, inspects export metadata with
ffprobe, and flags anything that looks like proxy-tier output.
What You Get
- Pre-export confirmation checklist (are you in full-res mode?)
- Post-export ffprobe verification: resolution, bitrate, color tags
- Automatic warning if the export looks like it came from proxy media
- QC reimport instruction: re-import the export into your timeline and compare scopes
Setup Steps
- Point to your export watch folder and (optionally) your proxy manifest
- Set expected resolution and minimum bitrate for your deliverables
- Choose confirmation mode: required (must confirm before export) or optional
- Run as a manual command, export-folder watcher, or scheduled check
Tips
- Run this every time before sending a final to a client or colorist
- If bitrate is suspiciously low for the resolution, it's almost always a proxy
- The QC reimport step catches color/scope issues that metadata alone can miss
- Pair with Gamma Shift QC Pack for a complete pre-delivery pipeline