Technical Specs

Uploading Files

TELEVISION, VIDEO/CINEMA, INTEGRATED, RESET AND DIGITAL MEDIA ENTRIES SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

For Digital Entries, A UNIQUE LIVE URL for each single entry where the work can be judged in addition to a video presentation of the entry which highlights its key elements and mediums. Case study videos should not exceed 2 minutes in length.

Please note: URLs must remain live through May 2014. All entries that are not viewable during this time frame will be disqualified.



PLEASE NOTE: VIDEO FILES MAY BE SUBMITTED IN EITHER HIGH DEFINITION OR STANDARD DEFINITION.

High Definition Source Material:

Screen Size: 1280x720

Encoding Specs:

File Extension: .mov or .mp4
Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
Video Bitrate: 4800 kbits/sec
Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60)
Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4 Audio) IMPORTANT - NOT Low Delay AAC
Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec

Standard Definition Source Material:

Screen Size:

720x486 (If source material is 720x486)
720x480 (If source material is 720x480)
720x576 (If source material is 720x576)

Encoding Specs:

File Extension: .mov or .mp4
Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
Video Bitrate: 4000 kbits/sec
Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97)
Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4)
Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec

PRINT ENTRIES SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

Print entries are uploaded digitally through the entry system, but corresponding physical print elements must also be supplied.

Digital Print Submissions
File Type: JPEG
Dimensions: Same as source
Quality: 300DPI
Max File Size: 20MB
Colorspace: RGB

Physical Print Submissions
In addition to the digital upload, all print entries must provide proof(s) mounted on poster board with a 1 inch border surrounding the ad, devoid of credit lines, 8.5" x 11" (or A4) in size. No enlarged images. Print must be mailed to the ANDY Awards office by the deadline - find the address below.
-Attach two entry forms to the back of each entry. For example, a 3 part campaign should include 6 entry forms.
-For Print Campaigns, tape each campaign together accordian style reading from left to right (horizontal) as a single unit. Number each ad within the campaign in the same sequence as indicated on the entry form.
-Printed Materials and Promotions: submit original materials. These may be mounted at the discretion of the entrant to protect items durning the cataloging process. A clear, plastic sleeve is advisable for printed material such as brochures, annual reports, etc.

All Physical Print Submissions must be mailed to the ANDY Awards office by the deadline:
The ANDY Awards
989 Avenue of the Americas
7th Floor
New York, NY 10018
USA

RADIO ENTRIES SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

File Type: MP3
Quality: 44.1 or 48kHz
Bit Depth: 16bit
Bit Rate: 192kbps

If you have any questions about submitting your work digitally, please contact support@awardcore.com
If paying by mail, please include a submit an itemized list of all of entries with your payment.