Submission Media
All entries must submit media for judging via the online entry system. Each media type has specific technical requirements, as outlined below.
Submission media options vary by category. Refer to the categories section for details on the submission options for each category.
- JUDGING MEDIA: This media will be reviewed by the jury.
- SUPPORTING MEDIA: This media is not required, but may be viewed at the jury's discretion.
- THUMBNAIL: Every entry requires a thumbnail image. The jury will see this for reference only, it will not be judged.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Pendoring Awards 2021 will not be accepting physical entries. All entry media must be uploaded into the online entry system.
DO NOT MAIL PHYSICAL ENTRIES TO THE PENDORING AWARDS – THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Images
- Maximum of 10 JPEGS.
- Submit close up images of small details that need to be seen by the jury.
- Keep text to a minimum, utilise the ‘description’ section of the entry form for additional information about the work.
DIMENSIONS
- 7063 (w) x 5008 (h) pixels
FILE SIZE
- 5MB - 15MB per image
FORMAT
- Each file must be a high res JPEG (300 DPI)
FILM
Video files will only be accepted through the online entry system. All videos must have subtitles.
VIDEO FORMATS ACCEPTED
| FORMAT PREFERRED | FRAME SIZE & RATE | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| HD 720 | 1280 x 720 - 25fps | 16Mbps |
| HD 1080 | 1920 x 1080 - 25fps | 16Mbps |
| ACCEPTED | ||
| PAL 4:3 | 720 x 576 - 25fps | 5Mbps |
PAL 16:9 | 1024 x 576 - 25fps | 5Mbps |
NTSC 4:3 | 720 x 480 - 29.97fps | 5Mbps |
NTSC 16:8 | 854 x 480 - 29.97fps | 5Mbps |
- Video must be encoded to H.264
- Accepted file format is .MOV or .MP4
- Bitrate as per table above
- Key Frames: Automatic
- Quality: High (Multi-Pass recommended)
- Streaming: None
- Audio AAC Stereo 48kHz
- Audio Bit Resolution: 16bit
- Audio Encoding: Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
- Audio Bit Rate: 192kbps
- Video Clock/Slate: NONE
NOTE
- Please read on for more information and specifications for Overview Video, Original Content Video and 30 Second Edit.
Overview Video
You can provide footage of the entry itself, as well as supporting information about your work. It is highly recommended that the presentation is tailored/adapted to highlight the elements most relevant to the chosen category.
- Maximum length = 2 minutes
- Maximum size = 400MB
- In addition to the overview, you have the option to submit the full-length work which may be viewed at the judges’ discretion
- As per video specifications above
Original Content Video
Original execution of the content that was commercially launched or aired.
- Duration specific to category requirements
30 Second Edit
We recommend you submit an additional 30 second edit with all long format entries, which may include a voiceover. This edit will not be judged but will be used on screen at the awards ceremony should your work win. If no edit is received, the original video will fade in and out on screen at the awards.
- Maximum length = 30 seconds
- As per video specifications above.
Audio
Audio files will only be accepted through the online entry system. Audio files submitted can be:
- Content Audio (the original content as it ran)
FORMAT
- All audio files must be in MP3 format
- Provide an English translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual audio file.
