MaGestic Film works with international clients and festivals mastering DCPs in 2K, 4K, 2D, 3D, HFR, Dolby Atmos, Dolby EDR and Eclair Color for in-theatre advertisments, independent filmakers and large distributions.
Since 2015 is in the official Digital Cinema Naming Convention list accredited as qualified company for creation, validation and management of DCPs and KDM keys thanks to high-end software and years of direct experience with cinemas.
As a plus and for a supplemental cost we can give the opportunity to preview the DCP in a cinema on a 2K DCI system.
What is a DCP?
DCP (digital cinema package) is the digital format for the theatrical distribution of audiovisual works, capable of delivering to the silver screen the intended quality as seen as in the post room.
A DCP can contain the feature in different spoken languages and different subtitle tracks, in a way similar to DVDs, Blu-rays and IMFs.
DCP conversion costs vary depending on:
- Resolution - 2K and 4K (full, flat and scope) resolutions are available
- Feature length
- 2D, Stereo 3D or HFR
- DCP cryptography and decryption keys delivery
DCP for independent films
A DCP is an essential tool for independent filmakers who need to screen their works at national and international festivals, delivering the highest quality possible and in a efficient package.
In these situations we suggest the delivery of unencrypted DCPs (KDM free), in order to schedule screenings without taking care of KDMs time windows.
DCP for large distributions and festivals
DCPs can be encrypted and protected via the KDM system that can enable playback only with prior authorization from the distributor. Each screen will need its own unique key in order to play back the DCP during the timeframe negotiated with the exhibitor.
DCP for adv
MaGestic Film can also convert advertisements and trailer for theatrical screenings on short turnarounds and at low costs. The package can be delivered through internet or on an unencrypted digital archive, duplicable infinite times.
Full support
MaGestic Film delivers files worldwide and provides full assistance to venues, festivals and projectionists even after the creation process.
Formats
We accept every input video format at every resolution. Preferred DSM (Digital source material) formats are DPX or TIFF frame sequences, or in alternative, encapsulated video files with lossless or visually lossless codecs. Audio must be delivered in uncompressed WAV mono or multichannel files.
In case input resolution is not conformed to a standard digital cinema format, we will adapt the video upscaling or downscaling (in case of a 4K to 2K transformation) and padding (letterboxing or pillarboxing) the source material in order to deliver the source material to the screen without any loss of quality.
The resulting DCP will be validated and adherent to InterOP or SMPTE latest standards, playable on the totality of cinema servers and delivered via web, physical hard drive, SSD or a CRU drive compliant to DCI standards.
How to send us source files?
We accept source files both shipped on hard drive and through internet file sharing services. If necessary MaGestic Film can provide access to a dedicated upload server too.
DCDM - Digital Cinema Distribution Master
MaGestic Film can create a DCDM even separately from the DCP mastering process. The DCDM - Digital cinema distribution master is an uncompressed interchange format containing all of the content required for a digital cinema release and it's often used for archival purposes too.
DCP digital delivery and drive shipping
With years of experience in digital and standard delivery working with many productions and distributions, MaGestic Film will keep in stock all the copies and take care of shipping drives too being in constant touch with theaters and distributors.
