render my clip for TV format

render my clip for TV format

by Gerardo Flores

on Jul 1, 2011 at 8:33:15 am

Hi guys

I have a clip done in after effects

we are gonna make some changes and they want to show it in
one tv show. the problem is that I just have done now the rendering
in mp4 thats works good for you tube.

-Which settings and format and codecs shall I use for render for TV ???

Thank you for your help
G

learning after effects

Re: render my clip for TV format

by Walter Soyka

on Jul 1, 2011 at 1:50:42 pm

[Gerardo Flores] "Which settings and format and codecs shall I use for render for TV ???"

You'll need to get a delivery specification from the producers or editors of the show.

When I write a delivery spec, I always include the following information:

Container format
Resolution
Frame rate
Progressive or interlaced frames (and proper field order)
Video codec
Video bit rate
Audio codec
Number/configuration of audio channels
Audio depth/sample rate/bit rate

This is the sort of information you'll need.

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Re: render my clip for TV format

by Michael Szalapski

on Jul 1, 2011 at 1:51:13 pm

That depends entirely on the TV station to whom you will be delivering the footage. There are so many different variables, we couldn't even begin to start guessing. Ask them.

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Re: render my clip for TV format

by Tudor "Ted" Jelescu

on Jul 1, 2011 at 2:00:16 pm

Best if you ask the tv station what format they need it.
There are a variety of standards that the tv stations use today. Some still use SD while others are HD. Some broadcast widescreen while some still use the 4:3 format. Be as specific in your questions to the tv station as you can.
A few things to ask:
system: NTSC (US, Japan..) or PAL (Europe...)
aspect ratio- 4:3 or 16:9
codec and container

Tudor "Ted" Jelescu
Senior VFX Artist