Low-Cost DCP Encoding for Independent Filmmakers
Get a professional, festival-ready Digital Cinema Package (DCP) without blowing your budget. We built our cloud workflow for indie, student, and micro-budget projects that need reliability and speed at a fair price.
Simple pricing, secure uploads, SMPTE-compliant outputs.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
| Resolution | Price |
|---|
| 2K DCP | $10 per minute |
| 4K DCP | $15 per minute |
- 15-minute short in 2K → $150
- 30-minute doc in 2K → $300
- 90-minute feature in 4K → $1,350
What’s Included
- ✅ Complete DCP package (CPL, PKL, ASSETMAP, VOLINDEX, MXF picture/audio)
- ✅ Stereo or 5.1 audio at 24-bit/48 kHz (or 96 kHz)
- ✅ Subtitles included — open (burn-in) or closed (SMPTE XML)
- ✅ ISDCF-style naming & validation report
- ✅ Fast turnaround — typically within 24 hours
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Why Our Low-Cost Workflow Works
- Cloud Efficiency: Automated encoding + QC keeps costs down.
- No Hidden Fees: You pay by runtime — simple and predictable.
- Festival-Ready: SMPTE DCPs with proper channel mapping and naming.
Low Cost vs. Traditional Lab
| Feature | Our Cloud Service | Traditional Lab |
|---|
| Pricing | $10/min (2K), $15/min (4K) | Often flat, higher tiers |
| Turnaround | ~2 hours typical | 2–5 days |
| Subtitles | Included (burn-in or SMPTE XML) | Often extra |
| Delivery | Secure digital download | Drive pickup/ship |
How It Works
- Upload your ProRes or high-quality MP4 securely.
- Choose resolution, audio layout, subtitles, and optional encryption.
- Render & Validate: we encode JPEG2000 MXF, WAV MXF, and package a SMPTE DCP.
- Download your cinema-ready DCP with checksum and ISDCF naming.
Optional Add-Ons
- 🔐 Encryption + KDMs (priced per screen/time window)
- 🚀 Rush turnaround (when available)
- 📦 CRU/drive prep for venues that require it
Questions? See Guidelines / FAQ or download the checklist.
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