Producing for Detroit PBS
Standard Broadcast Video content lengths
Digital video length varies
26:46;00 | 30 - minute program |
56:46;00 | 60 - minute program |
1:26:46;00 | 90 - minute program |
1:56:46;00 | 120 - minute program |
Broadcast Video format:
ProRes 422
Quicktime (.MOV) 1920×1980, 29.97 fps.
Technical & Production Guidelines
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Requiring Approval
- Content underwriting
- Video Production credits
- Video on-air offers and websites
Closed-Captioning
The FCC requires all broadcast programs must include embedded closed-captioning. For more information, please visit FCC Closed-Captioning Guidelines.
Program Funding
Outside funding of projects is allowed. Any entities or individuals who voluntarily contribute money to finance your production, in part or in whole, be it an individual, corporation, small business or philanthropic organization must be disclosed and appropriately acknowledged on your content. Program funders are barred from exercising any editorial control over program content and are barred from advertising or endorsing any business, industry, product or service.
Detroit PBS maintains the highest journalistic standards of content oversight. Please note, all program underwriting and underwriting messages MUST be approved by Detroit PBS and must adhere to PBS’ National Guidelines for Underwriting.
