A DCP (Digital Cinema Package) is a standardized digital file format used for storing and delivering digital cinema content to movie theaters for projection. It’s the digital equivalent of a traditional 35mm film print. DCPs contain all the audio, video, subtitle, and metadata elements necessary for the presentation of a movie in a theater.

Here are some key features of DCPs:

1. High-Quality Content: DCPs typically contain high-resolution video and audio files, ensuring excellent picture and sound quality for theatrical projection.
2. Standardized Format: DCPs adhere to specific technical standards established by organizations like the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI), ensuring compatibility with digital cinema projectors and servers worldwide.
3. Security: DCPs often include encryption to prevent unauthorized access and piracy. Key Delivery Messages (KDMs) are used to unlock encrypted content for playback in authorized theaters.
4. Flexibility: DCPs can accommodate various aspect ratios, frame rates, and audio configurations, allowing filmmakers to deliver their content in different formats for international distribution or special screenings.
5. Metadata: DCPs contain metadata that provides essential information about the movie, such as title, runtime, aspect ratio, audio format, subtitles, and encryption keys.

Overall, DCPs have become the standard format for distributing movies digitally to theaters worldwide, offering improved efficiency, consistency, and quality compared to traditional film prints.

The turnaround time for creating a DCP depends on the project’s complexity and length. Typically, it takes between 3 to 5 business days. We also offer expedited services for urgent requests, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality.

Yes, we provide both physical and digital DCP delivery services worldwide. Our team handles all logistics to ensure your DCPs reach their destination securely and on time, no matter where you are located.

Absolutely. We specialize in converting films to DCP format. Our services include color grading, sound mixing, and subtitle integration to ensure your film meets all cinema standards and looks its best on the big screen.