iTunes Technical Requirements
Check your content meets the following technical requirements before submitting to Remote Digital:
ProRes HQ
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iTunes require Apple ProRes HQ
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File delivery to us must include the feature and a preview / trailer. You should also include any closed captions, subtitles and alternative audio you wish to deliver to iTunes.
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The feature must contain a full complement of chapter markers, including a chapter marker at 00.00.00.00 and one at the last frame. This can be supplied as a text file.
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A language and country must be selected for your iTunes Store Package.
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If your feature contains subtitles, closed captions or alternative audio tracks, you must assign the correct language and other settings for each of these items.
Video
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Where content was created in HD or an HD version is available in a competing format or market, the HD version must be submitted for iTunes distribution.
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HD content must have square pixel aspect ratio.
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SD content must be supplied in SD and not converted to HD.
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Video must be provided in the frame rate in which it was produced.
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All video content must maintain a consistent aspect ratio.
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Video content must have between 0.5 – 1 second black, audio-free at the beginning and end of the video.
Audio
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If 5.1 Surround audio is available in any competing format or market, it must be provided to iTunes in addition to the stereo tracks.
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Each audio channel must be assigned and properly labelled.
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Submitted assets must not have blank audio channels.
Artwork
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Poster artwork must be a JPEG or PNG file, RGB format set to a minimum size of 1400 x 2100 (w x h) pixels, 2:3 aspect ratio.
Metadata
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A complete and accurate metadata profile must be submitted for content to be accepted for sale on the iTunes Store. For multi-territory distribution, metadata must be provided in each distribution language.
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The metadata profile must include:
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Synopsis – Production Company – Release date – Rating – Cast members including roles – Key crew members – Pricing tier – Release territory – Sales information – Video-on-demand information.
Subtitles and captions
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Subtitles must be provided in iTunes Timed Text (.itt) format. If you have subtitles in another format, Remote Digital can convert these to .itt format for a small conversion fee. If you require subtitles, Remote Digital can arrange for these in any language.
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Captions must be provided in .scc format. If you have captions in another format, Remote Digital can convert these to .scc format for a small conversion fee.
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