We recommend using EmuBands VideoSuite (powered by Rotor Videos) for the quickest and most reliable way to create Apple Music Album Motion artwork that meets Apple’s specifications. VideoSuite (powered by Rotor Videos) is the artist-friendly motion artwork creation tool designed to simplify the process. By using VideoSuite (powered by Rotor Videos), you ensure your final video meets Apple Music technical and aesthetic requirements, saving you time and reducing the risk of rejection or hidden releases. You’ll avoid common issues like incorrect resolution, file size, or looping errors.
When and Where to Opt In
You have several options to add Apple Music Album Motion artwork to your release:
- New / Unconfirmed Releases: Opt in on the ‘Optional Extras’ page of your release.
- During Checkout: Next, you have the option to opt in at the ‘Payment’ page.
- Paid/Live Releases: For releases that have already been paid, including live releases, you can opt in from the release review page.
Note: Opting-in to Apple Music Album Motion artwork does not require you to have your Apple Music Album Motion artwork asset ready for the release to go live. EmuBands prioritises distributing your music while allowing flexibility for the Apple Music Album Motion artwork submission.
As long as you have submitted your WAVs, and your static front cover artwork, we can get on with distribution while you work on the Apple Music Album Motion artwork.
For New Releases
If you upload your regular artwork and audio for a new release, you will be directed to the Apple Music Album Motion artwork page. If you upload the Apple Music Album Motion artwork files here and press confirm, the files will go through for processing immediately. If you don’t upload the files, the release will still be processed and sent to all services without delay.
Submitting Files Later
If you choose to submit the files after the release is processed, or if you add this extra to an existing release, you will see a clear reminder on the Releases page, showing the progress of the release but also that the user still needs to upload their files. When you access the release, you can upload the files at any time.
Processing and Approval
Once the files are uploaded, they’ll be sent to our team for processing. When the Apple Music Album Motion artwork is approved by our team, we’ll deliver the artwork file directly to Apple.
Apple will then review your Apple Music Album Motion artwork against their guidelines. This process typically takes 48 hours from the time EmuBands sends the update. If changes are required, EmuBands will notify you with specific feedback.
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