What Software Do We Use to Create DCPs?

Discover how KINODCP uses custom software to create DCPs from interactive and linear content, ensuring DCI compliance, multi-language support, and secure distribution.

May 22, 2024

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Creating Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) is an intricate process, especially when dealing with interactive content. At CtrlMovie, we have developed a specialized approach to ensure that our DCPs meet the highest standards of quality and interactivity. In this post, we’ll explore the unique capabilities and software we use to create DCPs, highlighting our exclusive tools and processes.

The CtrlMovie Advantage

CtrlMovie is renowned for its interactive storytelling technology, allowing audiences to make decisions that influence the narrative in real-time. As the creators of this innovative platform, we have the exclusive capability to create DCPs from CtrlMovie’s interactive content. This unique advantage sets us apart in the DCP creation landscape.

Custom Tailored Software

To cater to the specific needs of interactive and linear audiovisual content, we utilize custom tailored software developed in-house by CtrlMovie. This software is designed to handle the complexities of both interactive branching narratives and traditional linear films, ensuring seamless DCP creation.

Versatility in Content Conversion

Our DCP creation service is not limited to interactive content. We can create DCPs from any linear audiovisual content as well. Whether you have movie source material in the form of ProRes or other uncompressed formats, or even if you need to convert pictures, slideshows, or PowerPoint presentations into playable movie content, we have the tools and expertise to deliver high-quality DCPs.

Ensuring DCI Compliance

For any movie content to be distributed and played in digital cinemas, it must be DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) compliant. This means adhering to standardized picture resolutions, frame rates, and audio channel layouts. If your content is not already compliant, we can convert it to meet these standards, ensuring it is ready for cinema distribution.

The CtrlMovie Packager Application

The cornerstone of our DCP creation process is the CtrlMovie Packager application. This powerful tool enables us to:

  • Convert movie source material to MXF (Material Exchange Format) video and audio files.
  • Apply encryption to protect your content.
  • Generate composition playlists and package variants.

Handling Multiple Languages and Configurations

Each composition playlist within a DCP includes one configuration of video, audio, and subtitle language. However, we can create DCPs containing multiple composition playlists, each with different language configurations. Alternatively, we can produce multiple DCPs, each tailored to a specific language setup, providing flexibility for international distribution.

Generating Key Delivery Messages (KDMs)

To ensure secure playback of your DCPs, we generate Key Delivery Messages (KDMs). These KDMs are essential for unlocking and playing the encrypted content on target projectors. We require the certificate of the target projector or a DKDM (Distribution KDM) receiver, such as a KDM distribution house, which can then generate multiple KDMs for different projectors.

Rigorous Testing and Customization

The resulting DCPs are rigorously tested on multiple projector and player combinations to guarantee compatibility and performance. Our control over the entire software stack allows us to accommodate any customized or special requirements, ensuring your content is perfectly tailored to its intended presentation environment.

In conclusion, our expertise and exclusive tools make us the ideal partner for creating high-quality DCPs from both interactive and linear content. Whether you’re producing a traditional film or an innovative interactive experience, we have the capabilities to deliver a DCP that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.