Learn About Digital Cinema Packages
Guides from our video technicians on how DCPs are made, what festivals and theaters expect, and how to deliver a film that plays right the first time.
What Is A DCP? A Filmmaker's Guide
Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) mark the full convergence of film and video. Learn the DCP basics and how you should approach making one.
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Why Doesn’t My DCP Work?
Why your Digital Cinema Package may have been rejected by a theater or festival, and how to fix it.
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Making A DCP: Audio
Digital Cinema Package (DCP) requires specific audio channel mapping. Find out how to prepare your audio for DCP projection
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Making A DCP: Aspect Ratio & Frame Size
Digital Cinema Packages (DCP) are typically delivered in one of two container sizes. Find out how your film aspect ratio affects DCP projection
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DCP Drive Formats
Digital Cinema Packages (DCP) are traditionally delivered on a hard drive with a very specific format requirement. Find out how you need to prepare your DCP drives.
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Making A DCP: Accessibility
Digital Cinema Packages (DCP) can include accessibility features for the visual or hearing impaired. Find out how to make your film accessible to all audiences.
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Making A DCP: Quality Control
Creating a Digital Cinema Package (DCPs) is the last step before screening your film for an audience. A proper quality control process can set you up for success.
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Captioning For Digital Cinema Packages
Theaters are striving to become more accessible to everyone. Learn about the approaches and pitfalls of creating caption tracks for your digital cinema package (DCP)
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The Mysterious Two Pop Explained
Digital Cinema Packages (DCP) is a strict technical format for delivering your film to theaters. Two pops and tail pops can help create perfect audio sync
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Making A DCP: Frame Rate
Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) can be made with a few standard frame rates. Find out how to modify your film to meet the frame rate requirements
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A Filmmakers No-Nonsense Guide to Submitting Your Film To Festivals
This guide breaks down how to craft a submission that stands out, optimize budgets, and navigate festival selections effectively.
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Things to Consider Before Making a DCP: Color
Digital cinema uses a different gamma value and color space than the video world. Learn what gamma, XYZ color, and bit depth mean for how your film looks on the big screen.
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