The only possible method of submitting entries in all categories of PIAF Awards is via online submitting system, which is available on
www.system.piaf.cz. All submitted works must fulfil following specifications - see below. Please note that any deviation from these may result in an entry rejection and a new file will be required.
If you have any problem, please feel free to contact the PIAF team via
entries@piafawards.com.
All entries must be submitted as they were aired/published/implemented and must not be modified for entry. If an entry is not in the English language it must be translated but this must be an exact translation from the original version.
Video files
Video files are accepted in either MPEG2 or H264 Quicktime file format, with maximum length of 3 minutes. Longer entries will be accepted by organisers but may be rejected by jury. Please make sure your video files don’t include any slates, clocks or freezes. Also, no branding identifying the agency, contributing creative companies or personalities must be visible on the entry with an exception of self-promoting ads. You have to submit all ads in English or with English voiceover or subtitles.
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MPEG2 |
H264 QT
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4:3 PAL
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720 x 576 Aspect ratio - 4:3 |
720 x 576
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16:9 PAL
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720 x 576 Aspect ratio - 16:9 |
1024 x 576
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4:3 NTSC
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720 x 480 Aspect ratio - 4:3 |
720 x 480
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16:9 NTSC
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720 x 480 Aspect ratio - 16:9 |
854 x 480 |
Video source
| Keep as source aspect ratio and tagged in the header
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MPEG 2
| MPEG 2 4:2:0 Program Stream |
| Telestream | Enable the "Compatible" check box if using Telestream as the Encoder |
Video Bit Rate
| 7500kb/sec |
| GOP | OPEN GOP with the following structure: BB 1 BB P BB P BB P BB1 etc...
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| GOP | This gives you an I frame every 12 frames |
| Audio | Audio MPEG layer 2384 kbps |
The files are supposed to be made for Apple Quicktime Player (currently v7.7.1.) usage. You can download the software for free but you will need the "pro upgrade“ for export files that you can download on
www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ for extra $30.
| Quicktime Player Pro - File Export - "Movie to Quicktime Movie" |
| | PAL | NTSC
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| | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 |
Frame size
| 720x576 | 1024x576
| 720x480 | 854x480 |
| Frame rate | 25.f.p.s. | 29.97 f.p.s.
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| Video compressor | H.264 |
Data rate
| 5000 kbits/sec |
Key frame
| 12 |
Frame reordering
| Enabled |
| Quality | High |
| Encoding | Best quality (Multi-Pass)
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Optimised for
| Download |
Audio compressor
| AAC Stereo (LR)
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Sample rate
| 48 khz
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| Channels | 2 |
Sample size
| 16 bit
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Encoding strategy
| Constant Bit Rate
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Target bit rate
| 192 kpbs
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Hint track
| Disabled |
Prepare for internet streaming
| Fast start
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| Extension | .mov |
| Handles | All files must have 1/2 second black before and after the entry. No slates, clocks or freezes can be included.
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FTP
Via web uploader you can upload smaller files (maximum of 32 MB size). For bigger files please use ftp connection:
- FTP server address: system.piaf.cz
- disable anonymous connection
- username: your email address
- password: your password to PIAF system
Image files
All submitted images must be uploaded according to specifications detailed below. In case of 3D items a photo fulfilling specifications below is required:
| | High resolutions
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| Dimensions | As source
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| Quality | 300 dpi
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| Size | Min 2 MB, Max 20 MB
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| Colourspace | CMYK or RGB
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File-type
| JPEG, TIFF, PDF
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As all entries in these categories will be exhibited during the festival you must supply also one mounted sample of each entry. It should measure 60 cm x 40 cm and be mounted on black lightweight card. Please provide this sample by entry number, title and advertising agency on the back. Non-English ads have to be supplied with an English translation. You can add explanatory information and translation to an extra file during the uploading of your entry. Boards must be delivered to the postal address by 11th April 2012.
Postal address for mounted images:
PIAF a.s.
Jankovcova 23
170 00
Prague 7
Czech Republic
Audio files
Audio files should be made under following specifications:
| Quality | 44.1 khz
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Bit rate
| 16 bit
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File-type
| WAV, MP3 |
All audio files are recommended to be translated into English or be supplied with an English translation into “English translations” field.
URL addresses
You can add URL address during submitting process (step 3) as well. This URL address must lead directly to the entry and must be accessible without login or password. Strictly no agency branding is allowed when you are presenting this entry. If the website, direct mail, microsite, online ad or branded game is not in English, it is recommended to provide its English translation.
Please keep in mind that the system cannot download any file from URL address. Your entry file must be the part of the website, to which provided URL address directs.