Digital Media
- H.264 Quicktime or MPEG1 Windows Media format
- 23.976 or 29.97 Frames per second
- Stereo sound
- Burned in timecode and/or Feet and frames

35mm Print
- Any aspect ratio
- Scope or flat
- Composite sound track, or 35mm soundless workprint with separate 35mm magnetic soundtrack; contact Cinetyp for additional information

Video Tape
- NTSC3/4" U-Matic
- Dialogue only on Ch. 1 audio
- Full Mix on Ch. 2 audio
- Academy leader w/ START as 01:00:00:00
- VITC Timecode

Notes for film and video materials
- Stereo or mono soundtrack is acceptable, but "clean" audio mix is a must
- For video tape, film reels may be combined, but full count-down leaders are required for each reel The reels must be recorded consecutively on the tape
- Video tape must not have breaks, splices, crinkles or other damage that causes poor playback

Not acceptable
- Video tape where the reels have been combined without breaks and count-down leader
- Damaged film or video tape
- Second- or third-generation video tape copies
- PAL or SECAM video format