Asset Guidelines

Use the guidelines below to ensure that all media assets you upload to the CMS are optimized for the Bloomberg Connects app.

In This Article

Media Files

Brand Assets


Media Files

The following guidelines apply to media that you add to the CMS for use in Items, Events, Tours, and Exhibitions.

For all media files, upload the highest quality file you have. There is no maximum limit on file size for uploaded media. All media is re-encoded during the upload and is resized for delivery in the app.

Media Type Notes
Image JPEG and PNG supported.
Audio

MP3 and WAV supported.

After upload, audio files are encoded for delivery in the app using the following rules:

  • Format: MP3
  • Bitrate: 48kbps
  • Input: Mono (upload audio files with mono signal to avoid downsampling)
  • Tool: LAME

All metadata is removed from the audio file during upload.

Video

MP4 supported.

After upload, video files are encoded for delivery in the app using the following rules:

  • Format: MP4
  • Video resolution: 720p
  • Video bitrate: 1.5Mbps
  • Video encoder: libx264
  • Audio coding standard: AAC
  • Audio channels: 2 (Stereo)
  • Audio sample rate: 48000Hz
  • Audio bitrate: 128k

You should provide subtitles/captions in a separate VTT file. For more, see Video Captions and Subtitles.


Brand Assets

The following guidelines apply to the images you add to the CMS to bring your organization's custom branding to your guide.

Organization Image

The organization image is your first opportunity to make an impression on your guide’s users. It appears in several places, including in the list of guides on the Explore screen.

Requirements

  • Minimum dimensions: 1290 pixels (w) x 796 pixels (h)
  • Supported file types: JPEG or PNG

Recommendations

  • Highlight a unique, compelling, or recognizable feature of your space;
  • Showcase marquee content; OR
  • Convey your vivid on-site experience, events, or programming

Square Logo

The square logo appears next to your organization’s name on the Explore screen.

Requirements

  • Minimum dimensions: 315 x 315 pixels
  • Supported file types: JPEG or PNG

Rectangular Logo

The rectangular logo appears at the top of your guide’s Home screen.

Requirements

  • Minimum dimensions: 970 pixels (w) x 550 pixels (h)
  • Supported file types: JPEG, PNG or SVG
    • Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) files are image files with transparent backgrounds that can scale and look clean at any display size.

Recommendations

  • Use landscape orientation
  • Use a transparent background
  • Upload the highest resolution possible

Splash Screen

The splash screen provides a visual transition from the Explore screen to your guide.

Full-Screen Image

Requirements:

  • Minimum dimensions: 1290 pixels (w) x 2796 pixels (h)
  • Supported file types: JPEG or PNG

Splash Logo

The optional splash logo is overlaid on your full-screen image.

Requirements:

  • Minimum dimensions: 970 pixels (w) x 550 pixels (h)
  • Supported file types: JPEG, PNG or SVG
    • Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) files are image files with transparent backgrounds that can scale and look clean at any display size.

Recommendations:

  • Use landscape orientation
  • Choose a color that contrasts with the image to ensure readability
  • Use a transparent background
  • Upload the highest resolution possible
Did this answer your question? Thanks for the feedback There was a problem submitting your feedback. Please try again later.