Encoding Technical Specifications
HD Source Material:
Screen Size: 1280x720
Encoding Specs:
Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
Video Bitrate: 4800 kbits/sec
Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate
Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4 Audio) IMPORTANT - NOT Low Delay AAC
Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec
NTSC Standard Definition Source:
Screen Size:
720x486 (If source material is 720x486)
720x480 (If source material is 720x480)
Many formats are 720x480 including: MiniDV, DV50, DVCam, DVCPro and DVD
Encoding Specs:
Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
Video Bitrate: 4000 kbits/sec
Frame Rate: 29.97 fps
Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4)
Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec
Important Notes:
- Original file (before encoding for AICP) must be high-quality. Uncompressed files are the best source material.
- Do not use quotes(") in file names.
- All files must have an extension and it must be either .mov or .mp4.
- Do not deinterlace Video
- Do not include slate
- Make sure there is black at the head and tail of the spot
There is a flat $35 fee for each uploaded file. An uploaded file may be submitted to several categories without incurring additional upload fees. Please note that upload fees are in addition to any entry fees.
