SUBMISSION GUIDELINE
Please name the file being uploaded in the form of the flighting code of the commercial being sent: for example ABCD_030_001_E_H.mov
Please note that no visual slate or any freeze frames are allowed on the front or back of the file – commercial only.
File Duration
The file duration must be the same duration as the flighting code. The file must not have a visual slate, colour bars, freeze frames or black frames at the start or the beginning.
Squeezebacks
Squeezebacks must have a 2 second freeze frame at the end of the commercial. This is to allow for the DVE so there is not black on air.
Thus a 10 second squeezeback must have a duration of 12 seconds, but the code would still be 10, i.e. ABCD_10_001_E_H
Audio
The audio must be R128 (ITU 1770.3) compliant to enable successful file based delivery. The uploaded file must pass our QC process before delivery can be made.
To view R128 guidelines please visit https://tech.ebu.ch/loudness
The R128 specifications are:
EBU R128 Integrated loudness –23LUFS ±1LUFS
EBU R128 true peak at –3dBTP
This is compulsory for all broadcasters.
High Definition Submissions
Options in order of quality preference
Option 1
• Video
1. Apple ProRes
2. Video frame size 1920x1080
3. HQ – High Quality
4. 25 Frames per second
• Audio
5. 24 Bit
6. Sample Rate 48KHz
7. 384Kbps
8. Stereo
Option 2
• Video
1. Avid DNxHD 120
2. Video frame size 1920x1080
3. 25 Frames per second
• Audio
4. 24 Bit
5. Sample Rate 48KHz
6. 384Kbps
7. Stereo
Standard Definition Submissions
Options in order of quality preference
Option 1
MPEG2 Program Stream Multiplexed Video and Audio
• Video
1. Bitrate 30Mbps
2. Video frame size 720x576 PAL
3. 422P@ML – 422Profile at Main Level
4. GOP Structure I-Frame only
5. Field dominance – Top/Odd field first
6. Colour space 4:2:2
• Audio
7. MPEG1 Layer II
8. Bitrate 384Kbps Stereo
9. Sample Rate 48KHz
Option 2
Quicktime File
• Video
1. Codec ProRes or ProRes (HQ)
2. Video frame size 720x576 PAL
3. Colour space 4:2:2
• Audio
4. Bit Depth 16 Bit
5. Bitrate 384Kbps Stereo
6. Sample Rate 48KHz
Radio
Radio Submissions
File naming conventions. Please ensure that the file name is as follows: ABCD_30_001_E.wav
WAV files accepted
•Stereo Channels Only
•Bit Depth: 16bit
•Sample Rate 44.1 kHz or 48kHz
•Levels: Peak 0dBFS
Duration
•Please ensure that your commercial is exactly the same duration as the commercial booked. i.e. if you have a 15” commercial the material provided must be 15” exactly.
•This duration should be reflected in the flighting code.