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DCP creation in the year 2014

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Hello,

I may need to create a DCP in the near future. I know that CC can supposedly do this
but is it as simple as just dropping the file in AME and exporting?

I'm dealing with a file that is 1080P and 23.976fps.

From my understanding:

The DCP needs to be 2K, true 24fps, and the audio
will need to be adjusted to be in perfect sync.

I'm particularly concerned about the frame rate and audio speed

Does the DCP function in AME automatically adjust for these settings, or
will the result be weird motion artifacts, and out of sync audio?

Is there a way to prepare the media beforehand so it's a smoother process?
If so which programs?


Thanks
 
I would re-output a new color corrected version at 24.000fps so that it's all ready to go for the DCP conversion process.

You'll find lots of tips at these links:


http://simpledcp.com/2011/index.php

http://www.qubecinema.com/products/QubeMasterPro

http://www.indiedcp.com/

http://artisandcp.com/prices/

http://www.dcpinfo.com/

http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-video-...ors/understanding-dcp-digital-cinema-package/

http://roush-media.com/dcp/

http://www.tfpost.com


In general, I believe it's a very bad idea for people to create their own DCPs, because you have no way to check it in a DCI-compliant theater. Surround sound, channel assignments, levels, and sound sync alone are major issues, as are the issues of trying to judge color on a Rec709 monitor vs. a P3 theater projector, which are completely different environments. There's at least 5 or 6 places in LA that will create a 90-minute DCP and give you one screening for about $1000-$1200, which I think is a trivial expense in the grand scheme of things.

I'm a strong proponent of color-correcting and mixing in the same environment in which the project is destined to be shown. If it's for TV, no problem: build a medium-sized room with a nice, big broadcast monitor and decent speakers, and it can work fine. But for theatrical release, you really need a room about the size of a small theater with roughly a 20' screen and DLP projector, plus appropriate surround speakers. Anything less can lead to terrible compromises that will have a huge effect on picture and sound quality.
 
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