Tech Specs

ACCEPTED FORMATS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY MATERIALS

Note: ALL Entries require digital files to be submitted

Please refer to Materials for details on the entry requirements for each category and the specific items to be submitted with each entry.

For technical advice and support please contact samawards@adbeast.com.

If required adbeast can provide digital file formatting and uploading services based on a standard $25 per file fee charged by adbeast directly to the entrant. For more information contact adbeast at samawards@adbeast.com.

Online File Submissions

1. Video Files (video showcases, online video, etc.)

   Please ensure your video files are of broadcast quality as they will be presented at the show should you win.

   Video File specifications

   • File Format/extension - QuickTime (.mov)
   • Codec: H.264
   • Data Rate: 10000 kbps
   • Frame Size (16:9): 720x404
   • Frame Size (4:3): 640x480
   • Sample Size: 16 bit
   • Sample Rate: 48 kHz
   • Audio: uncompressed, 48 000 kHz, 16 bit

   *Note files must be QuickTime compatible and have the .mov file extension, if your file is not .mov do not just change the file extension manually, you must convert the file to the above specifications.

2. Audio Files (audio only entries)

   For any category where your entry contains, or is audio only you must submit the audio files online. Audio files must be prepared in the .mp3 format.

   Audio File Specifications

   • File type: .mp3
   • Format: MP3 Stereo
   • Data Rate: 128 kbps
   • Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz

3. Image Files (images, graphics, screen grabs etc.)

   For any category where your entry contains, or is an image, you must submit digital files online. Files should be prepared as single page PDFs or JPGs. For multiple page entries, entrants should be submitting one PDF per spread. These files should be high enough resolution for print reproduction.

   Image File specifications

   • PDF
   • File type: pdf
   • Format: single page hi res pdf
   • Maximum size: 11x17

   • JPEG
   • File type: jpg
   • Format: Highest resolution available
   • Maximum size: 11x17

   • EPS
   • File type: eps
   • Format: N/A
   • Maximum size: N/A

4. Interactive (websites, web pages, etc.)

   Any category where your entry is or contains interactive content, you will need to provide a URL link to the live web site, mobile application or game.

   Password information must be provided for password protected sites.

   Remember the site must be live at the time of judging