Answers to the most common questions about creating Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) with our real-time, cloud-based service.
A DCP is a collection of digital files used to ensure your film plays correctly in a digital cinema. It is the digital equivalent of a 35mm film print, containing video, audio, subtitles, and metadata.
Our service is cloud-based and fully automated, meaning you can have your DCP ready in a matter of hours, not days. We also use secure storage systems similar to those used by major studios like Netflix, ensuring your film is safe.
Most DCPs are ready within a few hours, depending on the file size and encoding options, thanks to our real-time cloud rendering.
We prioritize security, using the same secure storage systems as top film studios to protect your content at every stage of the process.
Yes, our service is entirely cloud-based, allowing you to create a professional-quality DCP from anywhere in the world.
Yes, our cloud-based platform is available globally, allowing filmmakers from any country to create DCPs without shipping physical drives.
Yes, but you will need special software like DCP-o-matic or EasyDCP Player to play the files correctly.
Yes, our service is ideal for indie filmmakers and short film creators looking for fast, affordable DCP solutions.
Our system supports resumable uploads, so you can continue from where you left off without losing progress.
A DCDM is a high-quality, uncompressed version of your film that is used to create the DCP. It is not required to use our service, but it provides the best possible quality.
A KDM is a security key required to unlock and play encrypted DCPs. We can provide encrypted DCPs if requested.
DCPs use the XYZ color space, which is different from the standard sRGB or Rec. 709 color spaces used for web and broadcast. We handle this conversion automatically.
A CRU drive is a high-quality, professional-grade hard drive commonly used for delivering DCPs to cinemas.
Most DCP drives are formatted in the EXT2 or EXT3 Linux file systems, which may not be natively supported by Windows or macOS.
Upload your ProRes file directly to our platform, and our automated system will handle the conversion to DCP with optimized settings for cinema playback.
We provide secure, resumable upload links, so if your internet connection drops, you can continue your upload without starting over.
Yes, our platform supports adding subtitle files to your DCP, making it ideal for international screenings.
Yes, our system automatically generates a validation report for every DCP created, ensuring it meets the highest industry standards.
Yes, if you use our archival service, you can securely store your DCP online and submit it directly to festivals without needing to re-upload.
Yes, but it will need to be converted to the standard 24 fps or 25 fps for DCP. Our system can handle this conversion automatically.
Absolutely. Our platform supports ProRes to DCP conversion, making it simple to prepare your film for festivals and theatrical screenings.
Our platform supports multiple formats, including MP4 and MOV, making it easy to create DCPs from various source files.