VIDEO SPECIFICATION
PREFERRED VIDEO SPECS
CODEC & FILE FORMAT: APPLE PRORES 422 HQ (MOV)
UDH/4K
- 3840 x 2160 (UDH)
- 4096 x 2160 (4K)
- VBR expected at approx. 880 Mbps
- Dynamic Range: SDR
- Frame Rate: Source must be progressive scan and can be delivered in 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 frames per second
HD
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9 aspect ratio)
- VBR expected at approx. 220 Mbps
- Frame Rate: Native frame rate of original source.
- o 29.97 or 25 interlaced frames per second for video-sourced material.
- 23.976, 24, or 25 frames per second for digital-progressive or film-sourced material
ACCEPTED VIDEO SPECS
CODEC & FILE FORMAT: AVC/ H.264 (MP4)
Note: Shortlisted films will be required to upload on Apple Prores 422 HQ version
UHD/4K
- 3840 x 2160 (UHD)
- 4096 X 2160 (4K)
- VBR expected between 80 – 120 Mbps
- Dynamic Range: SDR
- Frame Rate: Source must be progressive scan and can be delivered in 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 frames per second
HD
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9 aspect ratio)
- VBR expected at 40 Mbps or Higher
- Frame Rate: Native frame rate of original source
- o 23,976, 24, 25, or 29.97
AUDIO SPECIFICATION
PREFERRED AUDIO SPECS
PREFERRED CODEC: PCM FOR APPLE PRORES 422 HQ
REQUIREMENTS
· Audio is required for each video file
· Lossless 16 or 24-bit 48kHz sample rate, embedded
· Integrated Loudness: -27 LKFS (±2,0 LU) dialogue-gated
· True Peak: -2dBTP
· Multiple mono tracks
CHANNEL MAPPING
5.1 (surround) + 2.0 (stereo):
· Ch 1 – Left
· Ch 2 – Right
· Ch 3 – Center
· Ch 4 – LFE
· Ch 5 – LS
· Ch 6 – RS
· Ch 7 – LST
· Ch 8 – RST
or
5.1 (surround):
· Ch 1 – Left
· Ch 2 – Right
· Ch 3 – Center
· Ch 4 – LFE
· Ch 5 – LS
· Ch 6 – RS
Or
2.0 (stereo):
· Ch 1 – LT
· Ch 2 – RT
Or
2. 0 (stereo):
· Ch 1 – L/R (Matrix)
ACCEPTED AUDIO SPECS
ACCEPTED CODEC: AAC FOR AVC/ H.264
REQUIREMENTS
· Audio is required for each video file
· 512K (5 Channel) or 192k (2 Channel) 16-bit 48kHz sample rate, embedded
· Integrated Loudness: -27 LKFS (±2,0 LU) dialogue-gated
· True Peak: -2dBTP
· Multiple mono tracks or single 5.1 or
· 2.0 track
CHANNEL MAPPING
5.1 (surround):
· Ch 1 – Left
· Ch 2 – Right
· Ch 3 – Center
· Ch 4 – LFE
· Ch 5 – LS
· Ch 6 – RS
or
2.0 (stereo):
· Ch 1 – LT
· Ch 2 – RT
Or
5.1 (surround):
o Ch 1 – C, L, R, LS, RS, LFE (Matrix)
Or
2.0 (stereo):
· Ch 1 – L/R (Matrix)
- ITU-R BT.709 color space, file tagged correctly as 709
- No upconverts (content upscaled from SD will be rejected)
- One second of black at head and tail of program is required. Video must not contain more than 3 seconds of black at head and tail and must not include head build (i.e. countdown, slates, bars and tone, etc.)
- Original Song clips must be no longer than 3 minutes, including any non-song material preceding or following the song.
- Original Song clips should not have any watermarks (“Property of” messages, film title, song title, songwriter names, etc.) superimposed on the clip
- Films purchasing forensic watermarking must submit source files with the following frame rates: 23.976 or 29.97
- To ensure the best viewing experience, video assets should not contain:
- FBI or MPAA notices, or cards with legal or content-state information such as “modified to fit screen” or “preserved in original format,” except for parody notices and cards
- Promotional material, including all references to theatrical release date, air date, or DVD release date
- Visible watermarks
- Bonus content
- Promotional bumpers or URLs
- Technical or regulatory certificates