VIDEO ADVERTISEMENT GUIDELINES
Video files can be extremely large, and are slow to view/download over a modem connection. Therefore, ideally they should be no longer than approximately 45 - 60* seconds. This will give an average file size of 2mb; which will take approximately 4-5 minutes to load/view on the website (or send/receive via e-mail) over a 56kbps modem, or approximately 40 seconds with a 512kb ADSL (broadband) connection.
AVI, MPEG, and WMV video formats are accepted. Other formats may be usable, but cannot be guaranteed. (Most digital camcorders will 'save' files as AVI or MPEG). Windows Movie Maker will save as WMV. Windows Movie Maker (included as part of MS Windows software) can also be used to make videos of photograph slideshows.
Videos for display on the website are formatted as Adobe Flash files and can be viewed in most browsers, providing the Flash plug-in is installed. If not installed, this is a free download from here.
Your video will be 'linked' from within your advertisement.
Alternatively -
Your video can be uploaded to YouTube, and embedded in your
advertisement. This will give it more exposure, will not be so affected by
size/length, and is the recommended method.
Formats required are the same as above.
If your videos are already hosted elsewhere - YouTube, MySpace, etc; it may be possible to link directly to them. Please forward a link to the webpage, or the 'embed' code.
* The length of your video recommended above is a guide - you may submit whatever you require.
If you are using background
music in your video, PLEASE ensure that you have obtained a
license (all commercial music is copyrighted).
The following website may be of some assistance -
Zoom Licenses.
Video Files
For all instances listed below, video files only should be forwarded as an e-mail attachment direct to:
video-adsATidhsgbDOTcom
If you wish to forward videos by CD, etc;
please contact the respective administrator for details.
For Sale & Wanted
Adverts
Please include your advertisement in the message
body. On receipt of your advertisement from Jenny, the video will be included.
All enquiries must still be
directed to: Jenny Noblett, 35 Newton Heath, Middlewich, Cheshire. CW10
9HL. Tel: 01606 837984 or 07976 821416 (after 4.30pm on weekdays please), or if
sending photos: jennyATidhsgb.com
Yearbook
Advertisements
Video files to be sent to the address above. Some details from your
advertisement (stallion name/stud name, etc) are to be included.
Advertisements/enquiries must still be sent to: Norma Grubb, Appledark Irish
Draughts, Roman Castle Farm, Pickhill, Thirsk YO7 4JR. Tel: 01845 567005 e-mail:
normaATappledark.co.uk
All other enquiries regarding Stallion listings must be sent to: The Administrator, The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB), The Forge, Avenue B, 10th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG. Tel: 08452 300 399, e-mail here
Please note
that IDHS(GB) reserve the right to refuse, or modify, any files submitted for
media or digital publications.
By submitting your video, IDHS(GB) will assume that you have all photographic
and digital permissions necessary.