CONTENT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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| The OSTN Channel accepts content via DVD and FTP (see file formats below.) To request a login for OSTN's secure FTP site, please email programming@ostn.tv .
NOTICE ALL programs above 20 minutes must be segmented into 3 parts. Series shows must total 28 minutes 30 seconds. Please submit files labeled A, B and C. Example: Cleveland State_Sports Night_9-8-07A.mpg |
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| Video / Audio Table 1: DVD or DVD-R submissions |
DVD
Submissions |
Source Format: |
non copy protected (CSS) Commercial DVD or DVD-R |
| Video Resolution: |
480p (720x480)/ 29.97 fps/ 4-7mbs |
| Audio: |
-1 db with average levels between -10 and -3 db |
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| Video / Audio Table 2: FTP upload |
FTP
Submissions |
Source Format: |
Digital MPEG2 - prefer highest quality source
DV / 25 mbs - please indicate AVI - Type1 or AVI - Type2 |
| Video Resolution: |
480p (720x480)/ 29.97 fps/ 4 - 7mbs |
| Audio: |
MPEG1 layer II/-1 db with average levels between -10 and -3 db |
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| Textural Metadata: Textural metadata consist of text and data fields that are used as a component of the encoding process and to describe content within the OSTN system.
At this time, OSTN is requiring the following table (page 2) to be submitting with EACH piece that is submitted to our
channel. This table can either be submitted electronically via email or FTP, or the table can be printed out and mailed
manually. Metadata requirements are subject to change based on the needs of OSTN's distribution.
The specification for textural metadata is included in the tables below. The tables are divided into 3 categories - Required to Post Content, Included on the OSTN Web Site and Additional Information. Each table contains a category, description and data field (3rd column — right). |
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| Textural Metadata — Required to Post Content |
| Title*: |
Primary Movie Title |
| Genre(s)*: |
Genre(s), can be multiple |
| Duration*: |
Feature run time in minutes |
| Summary*: |
Plot synopsis / overview |
| Rating*: |
MPAA or other rating |
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| Textural Metadata — Included on or planned for the OSTN Web Site |
| Direction: |
Names of the Director(s) |
| Production: |
Names of the Producer(s) |
| Release Year: |
Original year the content was released |
| Extras: |
Closed Caption, Deleted Scenes, Music, Videos etc. |
| Awards: |
Any awards related to the content |
| Language: |
Primary language; English etc. |
| Subtitles: |
Subtitle languages; Spanish, French etc. |
| Video Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9, 1.77x1, 1.85x1, 2.35x1 |
| Primary Audio: |
Primary Audio Format; DD 1.0, DD 2.0, DD 5.1, Mono etc. |
| Tags: |
Important descriptive key words (e.g. funny, political, indie) |
| Website: |
url of related web site(s) |
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| Textural Metadata — Additional Information |
| CP Asset Name: |
Unique Content Provider Reference (e.g. SKU or inventory #) |
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| Graphic Metadata: Please send OSTN a show, group, department, or school logo to promote your work. OSTN can accept graphic metadata in the form of thumbnails, screen grabs, and cover art. Thumbnails are currently required to post content to the OSTN web site.
The specification for graphic metadata is included in the table below. Files of reasonable size can be delivered via E - mail, FTP or included when delivering digital content. |
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| Graphic Metadata — Thumbnails Required to Post Content |
| Thumbnails/Screengrabs: |
640x480 (w/h),150 dpi, still graphics (minimum size); jpg, gif, png, eps |
| Cover Art: |
640x480 (w/h), 150 dpi, still graphics (front and back cover); jpg, gif, png, eps |
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| Promos/Trailers: Please send OSTN a :15 or :30 show promo to feature on the 24/7 channel to promote your work. The specification for digital media metadata is included in the table below. The video and audio format must follow the previous specification for digital media (above). Digital media metadata can be delivered via any of the methods described in the digital media specification. |
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| Digital Media Metadata — Promos & Trailers |
| Trailers: |
30 - 60 seconds in compliance with the digital media specification (above) |
| Promos: |
30 - 60 seconds in compliance with the digital media specification (above) |
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