Formats & specs
Graphics
Standard Definition: Graphics should be designed at least in 1024 by 576 pixels, 72 dpi. Still photos should be this size or larger.
HDCam
Graphics should be designed at 1920 by 1080 pixels, 72 dpi. Still photos should be this size or larger.
Film
Contact us for information.
File formats
For graphics-only files, such as text plates, scrolling texts and logos, Adobe Illustrator files are the format of choice because of scalability.
For photos, we accept any file format – the most common are TIFF, Targa , JPEG and Photoshop.
Film formats
We scan 35mm and 16mm film at 1K to 6K resolution, in 10 to 16 Bit color depth.
Tape formats
We accept most current formats on digital and analog tape. These include Digibeta, HDCAM, DVCAM, DVCPro, Beta SP, VHS.
Letterbox / cropping
1.66, 1.77, 1.85, 2.35 etc.
Safe zones
Text safe and safe action. (See our photoshop / illustrator templates at proper resolution)
EDL:s
While we accept a host of EDL formats, the most common and reliable is CMX 3600 (A and C mode)
Audio files
Standard mix files should be sent at 48khz stereo, in AIFF or WAV format.
