Hello,
I have to make DCP from several movies that are at 16 Fps. Do you know how I can do?
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Thank you,
C.
DCP in 16 fps
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phili2p
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Re: DCP in 16 fps
Hi C.,
First of all, you should not create a DCP with 16 FPS as this is not a specified by the DCI - unless you're doing it for research and in a very controlled surrounding like working on your own cinema server.
Use any video editor and export a proper frame rate version. At this step you're able to check the best result. 30 FPS is quite okay nowadays.
Otherwise, it is possible to let DCP-o-matic create DCPs with non-specified framrates. Check your preference menu (advanced settings)
But very important: Do not expect to have your DCP to work as expected. Check the DCP in each and every cinema before any screening.
Best
Philipp
First of all, you should not create a DCP with 16 FPS as this is not a specified by the DCI - unless you're doing it for research and in a very controlled surrounding like working on your own cinema server.
Use any video editor and export a proper frame rate version. At this step you're able to check the best result. 30 FPS is quite okay nowadays.
Otherwise, it is possible to let DCP-o-matic create DCPs with non-specified framrates. Check your preference menu (advanced settings)
But very important: Do not expect to have your DCP to work as expected. Check the DCP in each and every cinema before any screening.
Best
Philipp
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Carsten
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Re: DCP in 16 fps
Yup - 16,18,20 and 22 fps are supported in DCP as of SMPTE ST 428-21:2011 - but they should be regarded as archival frame rates, and you should not expect standard cinema projectors to be able to play them (properly). As far as I know, so far no study has been done on existing equipments capability to play these frame rates. I would assume that some/most software DCP players should support them
Depending on what you want to do with these DCPs, I would probably create a DCP with the original/intended frame rate, and maybe another one with a compliant rate that can actually be played back - 30fps SMPTE, as Philipp suggested. DCP-o-matic will support both frame rates.
@Philipp: What about getting some sleep now?
- Carsten
Depending on what you want to do with these DCPs, I would probably create a DCP with the original/intended frame rate, and maybe another one with a compliant rate that can actually be played back - 30fps SMPTE, as Philipp suggested. DCP-o-matic will support both frame rates.
@Philipp: What about getting some sleep now?
- Carsten