Frequently-asked-questions
WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR VIDEOS?
Export and compression settings vary depending on what software you are using, and it can get tricky! We've tried to simplify the key settings though that you should be aware of, to make it as easy as possible! Look for the following settings in the software you use, they may appear under the "Advanced", "Settings" or "Options" tabs.
Codec
• Select H.264 for the video codec and AAC for the audio codec
Frame Rate
• This should usually be set to 25
Keyframes
• Refers to how often the compressor references your uncompressed video, set it to every 30 frames
Data Rate
• 5,000 Kbits/second for widescreen high definition
Resolution
• Minimum 1280x720 for widescreen high definition, or preferably 1920x1080. We no longer accept any SD videos as these cannot be used as an official video in today's media. We also don't accept 4:3 videos, or videos that are wider than 2.39:1.
Deinterlace
• Yes, otherwise strange horizontal lines might appear in your video
Sound Sample Rate
• 44.1 KHz or 44,100 Hz
Audio quality
• Select a bit rate of at least 128 Kbps