Download for broadcast

Magnus Helander · October 22nd, 2006, 07:31 AM

Client want us to make SD clips available for download to broadcasters worldwide.

What are recommended video distribution formats in NTSC & PAL which will work fine with broadcasters today?

File size is not a problem, clips will be transported over a global content delivery network.

They are not DV clips, most likely we will digitize to 4:2:2 uncompressed if we can slam a sufficient number of drives into the raid.

/magnus

Guillaume Iacino · October 29th, 2006, 02:19 PM

If bandwidth is not an issue for you and your users, I would make the 4:2:2 uncompressed files available through your network, making sure you are not using a proprietary codec, allowing your users to view the files without specific installation.

You might also want to create a low-resolution version of your clips, allowing your users to preview the file before deciding to download the HUGE file.

Michael Hendrix · October 30th, 2006, 09:57 AM

Quicktime with animation codec seems to work well for most apps. If on a Mac, make sure you have a file extension for Windows users.

October 22nd, 2006, 07:31 AM	#1
Magnus Helander Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 221	Download for broadcast - suggested formats? Client want us to make SD clips available for download to broadcasters worldwide. What are recommended video distribution formats in NTSC & PAL which will work fine with broadcasters today? File size is not a problem, clips will be transported over a global content delivery network. They are not DV clips, most likely we will digitize to 4:2:2 uncompressed if we can slam a sufficient number of drives into the raid. /magnus __________________ Magnus Helander, Crossmediageek on G+

October 29th, 2006, 02:19 PM	#2
Guillaume Iacino New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 10	If bandwidth is not an issue for you and your users, I would make the 4:2:2 uncompressed files available through your network, making sure you are not using a proprietary codec, allowing your users to view the files without specific installation. You might also want to create a low-resolution version of your clips, allowing your users to preview the file before deciding to download the HUGE file.

October 30th, 2006, 09:57 AM	#3
Michael Hendrix Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 69	Quicktime with animation codec seems to work well for most apps. If on a Mac, make sure you have a file extension for Windows users.