There is now an option for Apple Music to add "Artist Motion" to your Artist Page or "Album Motion" to your releases on Apple Music. This is dynamic artwork in the form of short video clips that can be used instead of a profile picture or cover.
If you are interested, please read the following guidelines carefully and send us the required files to [email protected] and we will take care of everything else:
Album Motion Guidelines
File Name | Reso-lution | Codec | File Type | Pixel Aspect | Frame Rate | Color Profile | Audio | Length | Device |
Album Page Motion 3x4 | 2048x 2732 pixels | Apple 422, 422 (HQ), or 422 (LT) | .mov | square pixels (1:1) | 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 fps | Rec 709 or sRGB | Deliver without an audio track. | 15–35 seconds | iPhone, Android |
Album Page Motion 1x1 | 3840x 3840 pixels | Apple 422, 422 (HQ), or 422 (LT) | .mov | square pixels (1:1) | 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 fps | Rec 709 or sRGB | Deliver without an audio track. | 15–35 seconds | Mac, iPad, smart TVs |
Artist Page Motion Guidelines
Asset | Frame Rate | Color Profile | Codec | Audio | Length | Resolution |
Motion Artist Square 1:1 | 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, or 60 fps | Rec 709 or sRGB | Apple 422, 422 (HQ), or 422 (LT) | Deliver without an audio track. | 20–75 seconds | 3840x3840 pixels |
Motion Artist Fullscreen 16:9
| 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, or 60 fps | Rec 709 or sRGB | Apple 422, 422 (HQ), or 422 (LT) | Deliver without an audio track. | 20–75 seconds | 3840x2160 pixels |
Motion Artist Wide 16:9 | 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, or 60 fps | Rec 709 or sRGB | Apple 422, 422 (HQ), or 422 (LT) | Deliver without an audio track. | 20–75 seconds | 3840x2160 pixels |
Note: Please follow the guidelines exactly, because Apple only accepts files that match the guidelines. The file must not be larger than 4GB and must be rendered in Apple ProRes 422, 422 (HQ), or 422 (LT).