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Technical Specifications: #
- Audio:
- Format: AAC
- Channels: Stereo
- Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz for HD, 48 kHz for 4K
- Bit Rate: 320 kbps CBR
- Video:
- Compression: ProRes (preferred for HD) or H.264 (also acceptable)
- File Format: .mov (ProRes) or .mp4 (H.264)
- Resolution: 1920×1080 for HD, 3840×2160 or 4096×2160 for 4K
- Frame Rate: Native, not less than 23.98 FPS
- Bit Rate: At least 150 mb/s for HD, 400 mb/s for 4K (if using H.264, then at least 50 mb/s for HD and 250 mb/s for 4K)
- Additional: Video must be de-interlaced and set up for multi-pass encoding with no frame re-ordering.
Delivery and File Management: #
- File Size:
- Share the video via Google Drive links in project folder.
- File Labeling: Format should be
Artistname_VideoTitle_Version.mov(e.g., LittleRed_Maryhadalittlelamb_Clean.mov). Avoid spaces and special characters, and use only English and numbers.
VEVO and Other Partner Requirements: #
- VEVO Artist Profile:
- Update artist photo, banners, and links.
- PR photo: Must be at least 2400px x 2400px, 72dpi, centered with space from the edges.
- Banner image: Recommend 2560 x 1440 px or 2560 x 423 px, art centered.
Visual Content Guidelines: #
- No URLs, hashtags, social handles, promotional texts, or burn-in logos on the video.
- No MTV-style credits, static images, or blank screens; videos must have active visuals.
- End credits, if any, should not exceed 3 seconds in total length.
Additional Notes: #
- VEVO does not accept videos already released on another YouTube channel.
- For further information or assistance, contacting Symphonic Distribution’s helpdesk is encouraged.