File Delivery Guide
This part is confusing, we know. But this guide should help :)
Audio Exports
Please deliver all audio as an AAF or OMF 2.0. We ask the audio be “embedded”, which contains all related media within the file. If you must link to the associated audio files, be sure to include all of the necessary files along with the OMF / AAF. Embedded OMF 2.0 file types have a file size limit of 2GB. If your project’s audio assets are larger than this size, please split the project by acts/breaks or tracks.
If the first audio region in your timeline does not start right at one hour, please make a note about this during delivery. Including a 2-Pop in the timeline is also appreciated. The following are our preferred export specifications:
Audio File Type:
Bit Depth:
Sample Rate:
Handles:
broadcast wave (.wav)
24 bits or 16 bits (if native)
48kHz
Minimum of 5 Seconds
(120 frames @ 23.976, 150 frames @ 29.97)
While the above specs are preferred, if your project natively contains a different file type or resolution, that is ok, just let us know prior to delivery. MP3 files should be provided for reference only.
Picture Exports
Please deliver picture as a Quicktime Movie file. Visual burnt-in timecode in preferred, but optional.
Make sure the frame rate of your video matches the frame rate of the exported OMF / AAF sequence(s). The following are our preferred file specifications:
Apple Pro Res (Proxy)
Avid DNxHD
H.264
HD 1920x1080 (Preferred)
HD 1280x720 (Minimum)
SD 720x480
File Types:
Resolution:
We are able to accept other QuickTime formats and resolutions, however in most cases this will require us to convert these files to be compatible with our video playback system. Please take into account the added time necessary when delivering your project.
Resolutions less than 1280x720 make it difficult to accurately and confidently see lip- sync. While we can accept smaller resolution files, we ask for the maximum video resolution possible. (At this time, a maximum of 1920x1080)