Content Mix (video and still images)

We suggest using a mix of both video and still images in your DVD supplement. For best results, submission of video clips of approximately 8-10 seconds in length is preferred. Jostens will then break the clips provided into segments of approximately 4-6 seconds in length for the best effect in the final project.

Organizing Content

• If you would like to organize your DVD into separate categories for each song – such as formals, sports, seniors, etc., – the recommended method of constructing your DVD project is as follows:

1. Based on the number of digital pictures and video clips you have, create up to 5 categories. Most songs will require 80–140 images. Create a folder for each category to organize your material.
2. Select songs for your categories based on the number of images you have and your desired style of music.
• The Jostens music library specifies the number of images needed for each song. (www.jostens.com/dvd)
• Each video clip of about 6 seconds usually reduces the total number of images needed by 3.

Use the number of "images recommended" in the name of each folder to help ensure you have enough material for each song. See diagram above as an example. All images may not be used.

• If you have specific images that must be used in a song, create a subfolder in that song called "must use" and move those images/clips there to ensure usage.
• Every effort will be made to accommodate the instructions found in the Submission Form. Due to the creative nature of this product, no guarantee can be given that all material will be used exactly in the manner originally intended.

File Formats

• Digital images should be at least 640x480 (2MP 1600x1200 or larger preferred). The following formats are required: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or BMP. MS Word or MS Publisher documents cannot be used.
• The preferred video format is uncompressed .AVI or .DV files. Other formats such as MPEG and MOV are acceptable as well.
• Video files should be saved in the highest quality possible. Once quality is lost in compression, it is not possible to improve the quality of the video on your DVD.
• Jostens can scan print photographs and digitize video. However, material submitted will not be returned. Duplicate copies are encouraged.
• Jostens can convert video footage from the following formats: MiniDV, Digital8, Hi8, or VHS.
• If you are not able to edit these videos into clips, be sure to specify the exact portions of the video to be used in the special instructions section of the Submission Form.