render my clip for TV format

[Walter Soyka]

[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.

Walter Soyka
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[Michael Szalapski]

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.

– The Great Szalam
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[Tudor “ted” jelescu]

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