Contextual OLV Specs
Required Assets
Client-provided VAST tags are the ideal assets for this unit
MP4 file or XML document also supported
Basic Info
Placement | Linear Instream, Linear Outstream |
Platform | Cross-Platform |
Abbreviation | VID |
Size Limit | 2500kbps |
Video Format | VAST / H.264 MP4 |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Common Durations | :06s, :15s, :30s, :45s, :60s, <:75s |
Sizing
Adhere to these specifications when creating hosted video creatives:
Resolution | Bitrate (CBR/VBR) | Max File Size |
480p (854x480) | 400 - 800 kbps | ~5mb - 10mb |
720p (1280x720) | 1500 - 2500 kbps | ~15mb - 25mb |
1080p (1920x1080) | 3000 - 5000 kbps | ~30mb - 50mb |
4K (3840x2160) | 8000 - 16000 kbps | ~80mb - 150mb |
Audio
Codec | AAC-LC or HE-AACv1 |
Bitrate | 128-192 kbps for AAC-LC |
Channel | 2 channel stereo mix |
Sample Rate | 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz as per source material |
Levels | -24 LKFS (+/- 2.0 dB) in the US as per ATSC A/85 |
Silence | Audio silence max 1.5 sec (1500 msec) |
True Peak | -6 to -9 dBTP |
*Full-episode players (FEP) are more sensitive to audio requirements. Confirm that asset audio complies with the above specs if you run video on FEP inventory.
Additional Details
No design work is required
Clients should be encouraged to provide VAST tags
Duration of 0:15s - 0:30s associated with higher performance