Pre-Roll

• VAST 2.0
• VAST 3.0

• 1280x720
• 1920x1080

50MB

• Stream type: .mp4 (h.264); .m3u8 files not allowed
• RTMP protocols are not supported and must be removed from the VAST tag
• Frame rate: 29.97 fps
• Bitrate: At least one video creative 1500kbps or less is required.
• Note: The VAST response may include multiple MP4 files. If serving to both Pre-Roll and Mid-Roll video, one low-resolution and one high-resolution video must be included. Low-resolution must be below 1500kbps while the higher resolution MP4 should be between 2000-30000 kbps. For example:
  

  <MediaFiles>
     <MediaFile id="1" delivery="progressive" type="video/mp4" bitrate="1000" width="640" height="360">
        <![CDATA[https://cdn.flashtalking.com/2342/sunny_weather_low-res-ad.mp4]]>
  </MediaFile>
  <MediaFile>
     <MediaFile id="2" delivery="progressive" type="video/mp4" bitrate="3500" width="1280" height="720">
        <![CDATA[https://cdn.flashtalking.com/2342/sunny_weather_high-res-ad.mp4]]>
    </MediaFile>
  </MediaFiles>

• Bitrate: 96 kbps
• MP3
• Volume should be normalized to -23 dBFS.

16x9

• 44.1 kHz

• Creative targeted directly to YouTube is subject to YouTube's own acceptance policy. VAST is only accepted on a case-by-case basis. If VAST tags do not "PASS" using the following tool, site-served creative will be requested. https://ytvastqa.appspot.com/
• Skippable video creative are not accepted.

VPAID creative must contain an HTML5 creative. ESPN's desktop and mobile web video players are HTML5 compliant. Example XML response:

<MediaFile>
   <MediaFile type="application/javascript" apiFramework="VPAID" height="480" width="640" delivery="progressive">
      <![CDATA[https://svastx.moatads.com/mediacomplaystationvpaid23443354/moatwrapper.js?#vast=https:%3a%2f%2fad.doubleclick.net...]]>
  </MediaFile>
</MediaFiles>

• VPAID is not accepted for apps or OTT devices.
• Skippable video creative are not accepted.

• See the IAB's guidelines for VPAID (.pdf)

• Video must be uploaded to YouTube. Videos must be public or unlisted with embedding enabled.
• Length: 6s for bumper ads or 15s for non-skippable ads. Skippable video creative are not accepted.

• Must be VAST 3.0 and SSL compliant.
• H.264 format MP4 video up to 30fps. MP3 or AAC audio accepted.
• 10MB maximum file size.
• Length: 6s for bumper ads or 15s for non-skippable ads.
• 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio videos are accepted. 720p or below is required, the optional inclusion of 1080p is recommended.
• Must contain at least one media file under 1000kps bitrate.

• View YouTube's full technical specifications
• YouTube VAST Validator
• YouTube Certified Vendors list

• Minimum dimensions: 1280x720.
• All video must support High Definition video playback.

• 100MB
• Applies to digital submissions only.

6, 15, or 30 seconds.

Skippable video creative are not accepted.

16x9

29.97 fps

• Stream type: MP4, MPEG-2 Program Stream, or Quicktime (MOV)
• Delivery: Progressive
• Bitrate: 6000 kbps (.mp4/.mov); 10000 kpbs (.mpg)
• All submitted files should be pre-cut to desired run time. Slates, Countdown clocks and color bars must be removed prior to submission.
• H.264 compression

• Bitrate: 192 kbps
• Formats: AAC (.mp4/.mov); FFDShow (.mpg)
• Volume should be normalized to -23 dBFS.

• 48 kHz
• FFDShow (.mpg)