Digitally Packaging Films for Theaters in New York, New York
How are Films Formatted for Use in Theaters?
Films are now formatted digitally for use in theaters by a process called DCP repackaging. A DCP (Digital Cinema Package) package includes all the visual and audio files used in the film. Each image frame has its own folder. The DCP package also includes the captions and other metadata.
What are the Benefits of DCP Packaging?
- A DCP package can be transmitted electronically. Before the digital age, reels of film had to be transported to theaters. They could be lost or damaged on the way.
- DCP packaging makes editing easy. Since each image frame is seperate from the others, it’s possible to find the frames that need editing and edit them without risking damage to the rest of the film.
- DCP packages allow for high content security. They can be encrypted with keys that allow them to be played only at certain times. This makes unauthorized showing of a film much more difficult.
- A DCP package has a validation system that can show that the film is unchanged.
- DCP packages do not lose quality with repeated showings. Physical film deteriorates with time and with repeated showings, but ditigal packages do not.
- A DCP packaged film can be played in almost any theater. Today, almost all theaters anywhere in the world have digital equipment which can play DCP packages.
Where to Find DCP Packaging Services
If you’re looking for a DCP repackaging service in New York, visit Chromavision.
