Mastering, versions & deliverables · Specialist
Textless master
Also called: textless elements
ELI5
A master with selected on-screen text removed so localised text can be added separately.
Used in conversation
“Let’s check the textless master against the buyer’s delivery specification.”
Pitch context
You may encounter “Textless master” in editing, colour, post & delivery conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains how recorded material becomes a finished, approved and technically deliverable work.
Connected terms
- Clean masterA clean master generally omits specified overlays or restrictions; a textless master specifically removes language-dependent text for localisation. Delivery definitions vary.
- Textless elementsThe search label “Textless elements” can route to both entries.
- Texted masterOpposing language-dependent master variants.
Sources & evidence · 4
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- Blackmagic Design — DaVinci Resolve Reference ManualSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences / ACES — ACES Glossary and User GuidesSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Netflix — Partner Help Center Delivery SpecificationsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- European Broadcasting Union — EBU R 128 Loudness Normalisation and Permitted Maximum Level of Audio SignalsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14