Video File Specifications


Recommended (International)

VideoAudio

FHD (1920 x 1080)

  • Container: MOV
  • Format: QuickTime
  • Codec: ProRes 422HQ
  • Frame Rate: Native
  • Field Order: Progressive
  • Aspect: Square Pixels (1.0)
FHD (1920 x 1080) Alternative Format
  • Container: MOV/MXF
  • Format: DNxHR/DNxHD MXF OP1a
  • Codec: 1080p DNxHD HQ 8-bit
  • Frame Rate: Native
  • Field Order: Progressive
  • Aspect: Square Pixels (1.0)
  • Configuration:  8CH with 5.1, or 10CH with 5.1
  • Minimum 2CH stereo Mix + M&E
  • Sample Rate: 48kHz
  • Sample Size: 24-bit preferred, 16-bit minimum
  • M&E is required for all submissions



Minimum (US + Canada Only)

VideoAudio
  • Container: MP4
  • Profile: High
  • Level: 4.1
  • Preferred bit rate: 50 Mbps
  • Minimum bit rate: 30 Mbps
  • HD must be at least 1280 pixels wide
  • Pixel aspect ratio: square (1.0)
  • Sample Rate 48kHz @ 320Kbps




Please keep the following in mind when preparing your files: