Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container

[ChrissyBoy71]

Hi everybody, this is my first time on the Forum.
I would like to ask the difference between using, as container for the final DCP, the Full Frame (2048 x 1080) or DCI Flat (1998 x 1080) option.
Almost all the films i manage are shot and encoded at Full HD resolution, that is 1920 x 1080. The only difference i can see in preview by choosing alternatively the two options is the width of the finale frame and the dimension of the two lateral black bands. Can this make a difference for the projection? I also think that almost every cinema set a DCI Flat Format, but i don't think they set a "Full Frame" Format at 2048 x 1080.
Is there a reason why i should prefer, sometimes, the Full Frame container instead of the DCI Flat Container?

Thank you very much!

Chris

[carl]

Hi Chris,
There is almost never a reason to use "full frame" (and the option has been hidden in later versions of the software). For 1920x1080 content, "DCI Flat" is the perfect container.

[Carsten]

Full Frame should only be used for test content.

Most adjustment/alignment DCPs for cinema projectors use Full Frame.

[ChrissyBoy71]

Thank you Carl and Carsten! That's perfectly clear to me

Chris

[scorpio81]

IMAX DCPs are either Full Frame (even for Flat feature films) or Scope. I've seen very few Flat IMAX DCPs.

[SDL]

Hi Chris,
There is almost never a reason to use "full frame" (and the option has been hidden in later versions of the software). For 1920x1080 content, "DCI Flat" is the perfect container.

Hi Carl,
Thanks for your answer !

I need to make a framing pattern, should I get an earlier version, or is there an option to show the "Full Frame" option?

thanks in advance

[carl]

In advanced prefs theres an option "show full frame and non-standard container ratios" which will bring the option back.

[SDL]

In advanced prefs theres an option "show full frame and non-standard container ratios" which will bring the option back.

Oh thanks a lot for that ! And for the whole soft by the way !!