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IN-HOUSE RICH MEDIA ADS: ABC.COM VIDEO PLAYER ADS


    Dimensions for Site Playback:
320x240 (4x3) or 426x240 (16x9) dimensions for site playback, see below for file submission requirements.

    File Size:
N/A (All videos will be encoded by Walt Disney Internet Group. See details below.)

    Duration:
30 seconds maximum, 15 seconds minimum

    Tape Submissions (Preferred):
High Definition Tape Format (preferred) accepted: D5 1080/23.98psf or 720p/60 with stereo audio
Standard Definition Tape Formats accepted: Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX and IMX with stereo audio. No VHS, Mini DV or DVDs will be accepted.
Please deliver tapes only to:
David Beebe
ABC.com
Los Feliz Towers, 3rd Floor
4151 Prospect Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: 323.671.3359

    File Submissions:
ABC Digital Media Mezzanine File Format requirements

It is our intent to provide the highest possible experience to the consumer for both content and advertisements.  As such, we ask that all file based deliveries follow the following guidelines:
1. HD is preferred over SD.  If an HD asset is available please provide this format.
2. SD advertisements should not be letterboxed.  Because the players are all 16x9 ratio, providing a letterboxed 4x3 video will significantly reduce the size of your advertisement as it will be both letterboxed and pillarboxed in the player.
3. Please provide the highest quality digital master QuickTime file available within the technical specifications below.  If your asset does not meet the technical requirements, do not convert your file to fit the specifications.  Instead return to your digital master or tape and recreate the QuickTime mezzanine file.
4. Video must be broadcast quality and void of any visible compression artifacts.
5. Audio must be stereo, in sync with video and void of any distortion.

QuickTime Mezzanine File Specifications

High Definition QuickTime (MOV)
- Video Dimensions:  1920x1080 or 1280x720
- Video Aspect Ratio:  16x9
- Video Frame Rate: 23.98, 29.97 or 59.94
- Video Scanning Method:  Progressive ONLY
- Video Codecs Accepted
        ProRes
        ProRes (HQ)
        DVCProHD
        Animation
        h264 (40mbps)
        Uncompressed 10 bit
        Uncompressed 8 bit
- Audio: Stereo, 48khz or 44.1khz, 16bit
- Audio Codecs Accepted:
        Uncompressed
        AAC - 192kbps or higher
        MP3 - 192kbps or higher

Standard Definition QuickTime (MOV) option 1
- Video Dimensions:  720x486
- Video Aspect Ratio: 4x3
- Video Frame Rate: 29.97
- Video Scanning Method:  Progressive (preferred) or Interlaced where noted below.
- Video Codecs Accepted:
        ProRes – Progressive or Lower Field dominance
        ProRes (HQ) – Progressive or Lower Field dominance
        DVCPro (50mbps) – Progressive or Lower Field dominance
        DV (25mbps) – Progressive or Lower Field dominance
        Animation – Progressive scanning only
        h264 (10mbps) – Progressive scanning only
        Uncompressed 10 bit – Progressive or Lower Field dominance
        Uncompressed 8bit – Progressive or Lower Field dominance
- Audio: Stereo, 48khz or 44.1khz, 16bit
- Audio Codecs Accepted:
        Uncompressed
        AAC – 192kbps or higher
        MP3 – 192kbps or higher

Standard Definition QuickTime (MOV) option 2
- Video Dimensions:  640x480
- Video Aspect Ratio: 4x3
- Video Frame Rate: 29.97
- Video Scanning Method:  Progressive ONLY
- Video Codecs Accepted:
        ProRes
        ProRes (HQ)
        DVCPro (50mbps)
        DV (25mbps)
        Animation
        h264 (10mbps)
        Uncompressed 10 bit
        Uncompressed 8 bit
- Audio: Stereo, 48khz or 44.1khz, 16bit
- Audio Codecs Accepted:
        Uncompressed
        AAC – 192kbps or higher
        MP3 – 192kbps or higher
Please work directly with your Account Manager to discuss delivery methods.

    Related Opportunities Synched with Video:
  Pre-Stream "Sponsored By" Billboard (optional)
Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop (must be a layered file)
A vector based native design file containing the brand logo is required and any specific req's regarding its design - & style sheets if necessary.
If the logo or background is to appear in a color different than what is in the file, the hex color code Pantone number must be provided.

    Lead Time:
Allow seven business days for testing and review.

    Third Party Ad Serving Requirements:
Not Accepted - all ads must be locally served by Disney Interactive Media Group.
1x1 pixel tracking and click tracking is allowed from DIMG approved vendors.

    Additional Details:
ABC.com reserves right of final approval on video submissions.