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
MP3 Audio Files - For Radio Commercial Category Only:
Encoding Specs:
Audio Codec: MP3
Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz or 44kHz
Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec
Important Notes:
- Original file (before encoding for AMP) must be high-quality. Uncompressed files are the best source material.
- Do not use quote marks (") 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 one second of black at the head and tail of each spot
EntryBot
If you need help encoding your file, you can use EntryBot. EntryBot is an online system, available 24/7, that automatically formats videos to the proper specs for award show entry. Just upload your file(s), select the AMP Show and the file will immediately be processed.
