Asset Quick View provides partners with instant access to detailed asset information directly from the Assets tab in Slate, helping you increase asset coverage and compliance on Prime Video. This feature allows you to preview Prime Video-generated artwork with an enhanced visual experience and identify and manage quality defects for your playable assets.
For more information on quality measurements, errors, and what they mean, visit the Quality Measurements and Feedback page on Slate.
Key features
Enhanced Artwork Preview
- Direct image preview capabilities for artwork assets
- Visual quality assessment without switching screens
- Zoom functionality for detailed inspection
Quality Defect Management
- Comprehensive quality error tracking for playable assets (video, audio, and timed text)
- Clear distinction between manual and automatic detections
- Visual indicators for publishing-blocking vs. non-blocking defects
Asset Access Tools
- Proxy link generation for viewing and downloading assets
- Streamlined replacement workflow
For a quick demonstration of how the tool works, watch this 5-minute video. Or read on, for all the details about working with Asset Quick View.
Working with Artwork Assets
Finding Prime Video-Provided Artwork
- In the Assets tab, select the Delivery Accounts filter
- Filter for “Prime Video” (note: search is case-sensitive, use correct capitalization)
- Click any asset to launch the Quick View panel
Understanding the Artwork Quick View Panel
The panel displays:
- Asset type at the top
- Visual preview of the artwork
- Flashcard section with metadata including ‘Provided by Prime Video’ tag
- Magnifying glass icon to zoom in on images (click X or outside the image to close)
- Expandable detail rows for asset details, delivery and fulfillment, title details, and title identifiers
Tip: Click “Expand all” to view all additional details at once.
Managing Quality Errors for Playable Assets
Filtering for Assets with Quality Issues
Apply advanced filters in the Asset tab:
- Select “Action Needed”
- Select “Action Recommended”
- Select “Errors value exists”
Action Needed: applies to required assets that have publish-blocking issues or quality errors resulting in the asset being blocked from publish
Action Recommended: applies to required assets that have minor (non-asset-blocking) quality issues, or any spec/quality issue on an Optional asset.
Understanding the Errors Section
When you click on a playable asset with quality defects, the Quick View panel displays an Errors expandable row showing:
- Quality (Manual): Human-verified defects
- Quality (Auto): Automatically detected issues
- Specific quality parameters including timestamps, sync offsets, and dialog defect rates
- Visual indicators distinguishing between publishing-blocking and non-blocking defects
Taking Action on Quality Defects
Flagging False Positives or Creative Intent
- Select “Not an error?” to flag creative decisions or challenge Prime Video quality assessments
Viewing Assets
- Use the Copy Proxy link to view the original or Prime Video-provided asset
- Download assets to examine in your own players for detailed troubleshooting
- Note: Proxy links expire in 5 minutes; simply click ‘Copy Proxy link’ again to generate a new link
Replacing Assets
- Click the Replace button in the Quick View panel
- Upload replacement assets with either the same or different file name
- If using a different file name, ensure you update the corresponding MMC and MEC specifications
- Click the information icon next to “File” to review acceptable file formats for each asset type
- Drag and drop or click “My computer” to select the replacement file
- Click Upload file
Important: All replacement assets must match the requirements in Prime Video Delivery Specifications.
