[Jonathan Thomas]

Yes… I would like to hear more on prices. I know DG Systems Standard Definition is $25.
An if I can remember HD is $200. My client can’t afford that.

[Jonathan Thomas]

General File Specifications

Maximum Setup Levels
7.5 IRE (SD) and ITU-R BT.79 compliant (HD)

Maximum Luminance Levels
100 IRE (SD) and ITU-R BT.79 compliant (HD)

Maximum Chroma Levels
120 IRE (SD) and ITU-R BT.79 compliant (HD)

Average Digital Audio Levels
Between –16 dBFS and –20 dBFS with high peaks
between -10 dBFS and -12 dBFS and a maximum
of three peaks per second

Recommended SD Settings
Video
MPEG-2 program stream
18 Mbps
4:2:2
9 frame GOP
29.97i frames/sec.
4:3 aspect ratio
720×480 (720×486 if captioned)
Lower (bottom) field first
Audio
MPEG-1 Layer 2, 2 channels (L-R), 48 kHz, 20 bit, 384 Kbps

Recommended HD Settings
For HD spots that are ready for delivery, DG can accept H.264 files
at its regional FTP sites. However, Apple ProRes is the preferred
format for files requiring production services such as watermarking
and tagging.
H.264
Video
H.264 (.MOV)
50 Mbps
4:2:2
GOP structure not defined
29.97i frames/sec.
Field dominance not applicable
1920 x 1080 (16:9 aspect ratio)
Audio
LPCM Integer (big endian)
2 channels (L-R), 48 kHz, 16 or 24 bit, OR
8 channels, 48 kHz, 16 or 24 bit
Ch. 1 – 2: L – R front
Ch. 3: Center
Ch. 4: LFE
Ch. 5 – 6: L – R surround
Ch. 7 – 8: Lt – Rt stereo

Apple ProRes
Video
Apple ProRes 422 HQ (.MOV)
Automatic bit rate
4:2:2
GOP structure not defined
29.97i frames/sec.
Top field first
1920 x 1080 HD (16:9 aspect ratio
Audio
LPCM Integer (big endian)
2 channels (L-R), 48.00 kHz, normal quality, 24 bit

DG Layout Requirements
One spot per file
File structure
Minimum 1 second of black / silence
5 seconds of slate
2 seconds of black / silence
Content – up to 120 seconds
Minimum 1 second of black / silence

Slate requirements
Ad code (ISCI / Ad-ID)
Spot title
Spot length
Closed captioning (if applicable)
Do not include resolution (e.g. 1080i) in the slate information

Naming conventions
The filename must match the ISCI or Ad-ID,
e.g., for ISCI/Ad-ID ABCD1234,
the filename would be ABCD1234.MPG
For HD spots, the filename must end with an H
(e.g., ABCD1234H). When submitting HD and SD
versions of the same spot, the filenames should match,
e.g., ABCD1234.MPG & ABCD1234H.MOV
The filename must contain only alphanumeric characters.
The filename must be all upper-case.
The filename (excluding the extension, e.g., .MPG)
must not be less than 3 or more than 15 characters
(including the H to designate HD content).
Incorrectly named files can delay processing of your spots.

Here is another setting from DG FastChannel.

[Jonathan Thomas]

HD Technical Specifications

Acceptable formats for HD spots

Disks
CD or DVD (be sure to list the titles on the Disk)
MPEG-2 files or QuickTime (.mov, H.264) files are the only files accepted

Electronically
FTP *
MPEG-2 files or QuickTime (.mov, H.264) files are the only files accepted
DG Systems**

In order to receive a username/password to access the HD side of our FTP site you first must send us an HD spot to test and make sure it can go through the system correctly. You can test this by calling Time Warner.

• Once we have a successful test, a username and password will be given to you to use. Please allow up to 5 business days for the username and password.
• * Site address is ftp://24.106.236.181/. Internet Explorer must be used to access the FTP site.
• Place all HD spots into the HD folder in either the “720” or “1080” subfolders.
• The filename should be in all UPPERCASE
• The filename should end with “HD” (to designate HD).
• The filename should consist of only letters or numbers.
Example. ABCHARDWARE – CLEARANCE_SALE_2009HD
• File name can’t include periods, slashes or the pound sign
• Each file submitted must contain only one commercial.
• All commercials must have 5 seconds of black from the end of the slate to the start of each spot and 5 seconds of black from the end of the spot.
** Must have a DG Systems account setup. The phone number to contact DG Systems is 1-800-324-5672. Our System Code box # is 76.

Video Format

Format Vertical Lines Scan Type Frame Rate
720p (1280×720) 720 Progessive 29.97 Progressive
1080i (1920×1080) 1080 Interlaced 29.97 Interlaced

Sampling Rate: 48KHz Average Audio Level: 0 dBfs
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Video Bit Rate: 15Mbps or higher

Audio must be two channel audio.
CH1 Stereo Left
CH2 Stereo Right

Video levels must not exceed 100IRE, Chroma levels must not exceed 110 IRE and Black levels must not go below 7.5 IRE at any time.
Disks should be sent to the following address: Time Warner Cable Media Sales

Attn:MasterControl

Here are general specs for TimeWarner Cable. But others like WOW or AT&T may differ.

[Jonathan Thomas]

Man…I dont no what you are talking about. But…for me that looks like it has a clean film look, instead a real soft warm look. I couldn’t tell the different when I first look at it? Too me it looks like a different light profile…thats what I am seeing!

Film look has many different light profile. Far as the ballerina footage that Sony used as example. It has a clean film look compare to a mist or dream glow that film usually have.

Thats what I am seeing.

Thanks:)

[Jonathan Thomas]

Hi Roger,

What camera did you use to film the event?

JT

[Jonathan Thomas]

Good job edited in Vegas? I see some of Vegas effects you used. Also…Video CoPilot sound track and great job with Canon 7D.
https://vimeo.com/10025621

[Jonathan Thomas]

I know that Vegas Pro 10 has not been as stable as previous versions but sometimes that comes with adding so much new functionality like the entirely new OFX plug-in framework, 3D, etc. I don’t like it anymore than you do and I do hope Sony gets it more stable quickly.

~jr
https://www.johnrofrano.com
https://www.vasst.com

Yes it does! Go visit SCS Forum and listen to the customer’s complaint. The other NLE are starting to get better. Vegas starting to get worse! I’d use Vegas since Vegas Video 3 it been stable until Version 8.2 release. Version 8.3 is stable. While the others are improving…whereas FCP X is adding features that Vegas have and Mac run better.

[Jonathan Thomas]

Great I am waiting too!

[Jonathan Thomas]

What I do guys… click on event pan/crop feature and zoom on the clip there to check the video quality.

[Jonathan Thomas]

Hi Scott,
How does your Sony DCR HC1 compare in quality with your Sony FX1?