Tech Specs

Our producers use professional, broadcast quality Sony HD cameras, shooting directly onto HD digital discs.

Equipment:

• Avid Nitris DS and Apple Final Cut Pro non-linear editing stations
• Sony XDCAM and PMW-EX3 cameras that shoot 1080i HD video

Our team also uses the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects to add high-end graphics in 2D and 3D space. A wide variety of cinematography equipment including lighting, jib, dolly and green screen are used to create out-of-the ordinary perspectives.

Incoming Commercial Delivery
We accept pre-produced tapes at our regional offices as well as digital files sent via FTP.

Tape Stock
Digital files are preferred but we do accept tape formats: Beta SP is preferred, otherwise we can handle DVC-Pro, Mini-DV (no ¾” or VHS).

Traffic Instructions
Fax or send traffic instructions to your Account Executive.

FTP Instructions

Preferred Quicktime sequence: slate, 2 seconds of black, exactly 30 or 60 seconds of video, followed by 2 seconds of black.

H.264 QuickTime settings for exporting commercials from NLE system: Please alert your Midcontinent Ad Sales Representative when the upload is complete so receipt and quality can be verified.

FTP settings:

Please contact your Midcontinent Ad Sales Account Executive for FTP site information or if you have any questions.