The amount of information contained in one second of audio is referred to as its bitrate. In general, the higher a files audio bitrate the more accurately sound is reproduced. Audio compression has made it possible to have a good sounding file using small amounts of data. However, a bitrate…
For additional information you may wish to read more about our acceptable audio layouts. Examples and Possible Solutions Audio on channel 7/8 Audio may be present in these channels to include SAP, DVS, or duplicates of channel 1 and 2 in order to extend the audio field for surround sound…
Video bitrate is the amount of data contained within each second of video and plays a big role in a file’s visual fidelity. In general, a higher bitrate equates to a clearer and sharper image regardless of a spots resolution. However, too high a bitrate may have more drawbacks than…
Video bitrate is the amount of data contained within each second of video and plays a big role in a file’s visual fidelity. In general, a higher bitrate equates to a clearer and sharper image regardless of a spots resolution. When a file’s bitrate is set too low there may…
For various reasons there are some formats, codecs, or combinations of the two that are not allowed to be uploaded to Fig. Typically these restrictions are in place due to the inability of many broadcast systems to air files with unconventional container and codec combinations. Examples and Possible Solutions QuickTime/MPEG-4…
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Within the Media Details window you can preview your media files. In addition, this is how to access information about your uploaded spots and take various actions with your files by moving through the provided tabs. The Media Details window can be access from the Files page and clicking on…
Files may be uploaded to Fig with embedded closed captioning if they follow the specifications listed in our File Format Specifications. Captioning not embedded in these supported methods may not be able to be displayed during playback by some broadcasting systems. Examples and Possible Solutions SMPTE 436M SMPTE 436M is…
HD Specifications SD Specifications Closed Captioning High Definition (HD)We recommend submitting files with embedded closed captioning in either the MPG container or the MXF container.For MPG: CEA608/CEA708 embedded as ATSC DTVCC (line 9)For MXF: CEA608/CEA708 embedded as ancillary data.* CEA608 is required even for HD. Standard Definition (SD)SD files containing…
As part of Fig’s validation your file’s audio dynamics will be analyzed to ensure it has acceptable levels for broadcast. As part of this analysis Fig will check the average audio level and peak loudness. Examples and Possible Solutions Audio too low A common dynamics error is when audio levels…