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Digital Cinema Package (DCP)
Professional DCP creation ensuring flawless theatrical presentation and worldwide cinema distribution.
A Digital Cinema Package is the standardized format for theatrical film distribution, containing encrypted video, audio, and subtitle data that cinema projectors read and display. DCP mastering requires precise technical specifications for resolution, frame rate, color space, and audio channel configuration to ensure proper playback.
We coordinate DCP creation with mastering facilities certified for digital cinema distribution. Our team manages the technical specifications, encryption, and quality verification process to ensure your Digital Cinema Package plays flawlessly in theaters and meets the delivery standards required by your distribution partners.
Capabilities
DCP Creation Excellence
We deliver the industry-standard format for theatrical exhibition, ensuring your film is presented with the highest quality in cinemas worldwide.
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Cinema Quality
DCI-compliant packages for perfect projection in theaters worldwide.
Excellence
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Secure Encryption
Content protection with professional KDM management.
Security
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Global Standards
Compatible with all DCI-compliant cinema systems worldwide.
Universal
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Verified Quality
Comprehensive testing and validation on cinema servers.
Reliability
DCP Services
Technical Specifications
Why Us
Why Choose Our DCP Services
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100% Reliability
Guaranteed playback in all DCI theaters.
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Fast Turnaround
Quick delivery for urgent deadlines.
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Secure Handling
Protected workflow and delivery.
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Festival Ready
Experience with major festival requirements.
On Location
DCP authoring for NZIFF, Embassy Theatre Wellington, and Event/Reading/Hoyts NZ chains
Here is how this works in practice. We author Digital Cinema Packages at Park Road Post Wellington with Doremi DCP, Qube, and Sony DCP authoring systems, packaging J2K-encoded MXFs in DCDM source masters into Interop DCP and SMPTE DCP standards depending on theatre playback needs. Output spaces target DCI-P3 cinema grading at 4096×2160 4K or 2048×1080 2K, with 5.1 or 7.1 audio in 24-bit 48 kHz PCM wrapped in MXF audio essence.
Here is how this works in practice. Cinema chains we deliver to include Event Cinemas, Reading Cinemas, and Hoyts NZ — covering Auckland, The capital, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, and Dunedin venues — alongside independent venues such as the The capital Embassy Theatre (the iconic Lord of the Rings premiere venue, 1300-seat single-screen), Auckland's Civic, and Christchurch's Alice Cinematheque. Festival deliverables target the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) annual circuit (Auckland, The capital, Christchurch, Dunedin since 1969), Doc Edge documentary festival, Show Me Shorts, and the Wairoa Maori Film Festival. KDM key generation is keyed to TMS server identifiers per venue per screening window.
Here is the short of it. NZ cinema heritage runs through the Embassy Theatre's role as the global Lord of the Rings premiere venue (Return of the King, December 2003) and through Park Road Post's role in finishing Peter Jackson's filmography for cinema-first release. Power of the Dog (2021). Whale Rider (2002). The Piano (1993, Best Original Screenplay Oscar for Jane Campion), and Thor: Ragnarok (Waititi 2017) all routed through NZ DCP authoring chains.
Here is the short of it. Festival DCPs typically include English and te reo Māori subtitle tracks alongside Pacific-language tracks for Pasifika distribution. Te reo subtitles follow iwi-consulted macron and kupu standards under the 1987 Māori Language Act. NZ Sign Language accessibility tracks (signed introductions, NZSL sidecars) follow the 2006 NZSL Act. GST 15 percent, NZD invoicing, ACC accident cover, AWS Auckland-region storage, Privacy Act 2020 chain-of-custody.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DCP and why do I need one?
A Digital Cinema Package (DCP) is the industry-standard format for theatrical exhibition. If you want to show your film in commercial cinemas or submit to major film festivals, you need a DCP. It ensures your content displays correctly on professional digital projection systems with proper image and sound quality.
What's the difference between encrypted and unencrypted DCPs?
Encrypted DCPs require a KDM (Key Delivery Message) for each specific projector and time window, providing content protection for commercial releases. Unencrypted DCPs are typically used for film festival submissions where security is less critical and simplicity is preferred.
How long does DCP creation take?
Standard DCP creation typically takes 1-3 business days depending on the length and complexity of your project. We offer rush services for urgent deadlines. Feature films require longer encoding times than shorts, and 4K DCPs take longer than 2K versions.
Can you create multiple versions of my DCP?
Yes, we regularly create multiple DCP versions including different audio configurations (5.1, 7.1, Atmos), subtitle options, language versions, and aspect ratios. We'll work with you to determine which versions you need for your distribution strategy.
Related Services
Productions in New Zealand that need this often pair it with Archival & Preservation Services, Format Conversion & Encoding Services, and Broadcast Delivery Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Audio Mixing & Mastering and Video Editing Services.
On Set
Ready for Cinema Distribution?
Let's create perfect DCPs for your theatrical release.