General Music Video Rules:
- Quality. Streaming services require high quality music videos that "look like music videos". Sadly, this means rando TikTok-style videos aren't allowed. Also, services reject videos with unintentional quality problems incl. glitches, audio problems, out-of-sync audio, etc.
- Original content. Streaming services require that video content be 100% original and not trademarked, available online, or stock video (even if altered). This includes content from a known television show/film.
- No watermarks. Streaming services will reject videos with watermarks, logos, static text/images, subtitles, or other graphic overlays.
- No social media. Streaming services will reject videos with URLs, contact information, QR codes, or social media handles/logos.
- No ads. Streaming services don't allow release dates, logos, or advertisements on the video. This includes "streaming everywhere" or "coming soon!".
- No still images or promos. Streaming services will reject videos that display the still frame album art or other photo slideshows. Must be a music VIDEO.
- No partial songs. Streaming services will reject videos that have been shortened or edited into a promotional teaser, trailer, or partial version.
- No medleys, one-song per video. Streaming services will reject medleys. Music videos (including live videos) must contain only one song.
General File Specifications:
File Type: .mov or .mp4 only
Compression Type/Codec: ProRes 422 or 422 HQ, MPEG-2 or H.264
File Size: Up to 30GB
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher (up to 3840x2160)
Duration: 30 seconds or longer
Video Encoding: Variable Bit Rate (VBR) only
Frame Rate is one of 23.976, 24, 25, or 30 (so we can distribute your video everywhere!)
Video Scan Type: Progressive only
Audio Format: 44.1 kHz or higher, Stereo only
If you are experiencing uploading issues with any 4K video files, best practice is to upload using the H.264 codec. Please note that services do not accept HEVC/H.265 codec at this time.
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