The Video Bulletin Board (ch. 2) is fully devoted to promoting and providing information about University programs, resources, student services, and Philadelphia-area events of interest. The information is delivered in a graphically dynamic visual environment, in continuous rotation and around the clock.

The PVN Video Bulletin Board is offered free of charge.

Submission types and turnaround

To submit...	What you do	Turnaround time
Text only (where PVN will design your backgrounds and graphics)	fill out the VBB Submission Form	< 5 business days after receipt
Pre-created graphics (posters, flyers)	contact us at video@isc.upenn.edu	< 2 business days after receipt
Pre-created full-motion video

 

Graphics guidelines

Following are best recommended specifications for pre-created graphics:

Size: 720x540 pixels (ideal)
Resolution: 72 or greater
Color mode: RGB (best for TV reception) or Black-and-white
Orientation: Horizontal (vertically-oriented graphics will have to be re-formatted for proper viewing)

If you submit a background image larger than 720x540, the image will be shrunk to fit those dimensions. Please be aware that resizing an image can result in a loss of quality.

 

About graphic text

Your message text should be legible on a TV screen. The suggested minimum text size for VBB messages is 24pt. Text smaller than 24pt will be difficult to read on a TV screen, especially at a distance.

Larger text sizes should be used for important information, such as your event title, location, date and time.

 

Acceptable image formats

The following image formats can be submitted in black and white or full-color. Black and white images will be left black and white unless you specify colorization (please allow extra time for colorization).

.PNG - most preferred
.JPG (RGB)
.TIF
.GIF (RGB)
.BMP
.PDF
.PSD
Microsoft PowerPoint (please allow additional time to convert PowerPoints to the usable format)

Submit your message

Use the online form to submit your text message, or contact us at video@isc.upenn.edu.