Content Layout

All files are required to be laid out in the following configuration before they can be correctly ingested into the Extreme Reach platform: 8-second slate, 2 seconds of black followed by the program and 2 frames of black. (28:40;02 total run time for a 28:30)

Audio Levels

The target loudness level should be -24 LKFS and the true-peak level should be below -2 dB TP. These specifications are in accordance with ATSC RP A/85 and measured as per ITU-R BS. 1770-3.

Closed Captioning

For HD files, EIA-608 and EIA-708 data must be compliant and present (SMPTE 436M).

SD files with embedded EIA-608 closed captioning data are accepted. Line 21 captions are only accepted on 720x512 files.

The first caption should be “paint-on” and occur on or after the fifth frame of content or there must be a one-second delay if the first caption is “pop-on.”

Sidecar SCC files are accepted with drop frame timecode and with the program starting at 01:00:00;00.

Upload Files

ASPERA

https://transfer.extremereach.com
Username: ERGuest
Password: ERgu3st!

FTP

ftp://ftpmpt1.extremereach.com
Username: ftpupload
Password: Blast^off

HD File Specs

VIDEO

XDCAM HD 422 MXF OP1a
50 Mbps
Long GOP
1920x1080
16:9 aspect ratio
29.97 fps
Upper Field First

AUDIO

PCM
2 channels
768 Kbps
48 KHz
16 bit

SD File Specs

VIDEO

MPEG-2 Program Stream
10 Mbps
720x512 or 720x480
4:3 aspect ratio
29.97 fps
Upper Field First

AUDIO

MPEG-1 Layer 2
2 channels
384 Kbps
48 KHz

 

Any questions?

Contact us at support@extremereach.com or 800.324.5672 for a more personal discussion regarding your workflow and needs.

 

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