The basic steps in preparing a DCP package are:
- Convert project to exactly 24.000fps, both visuals and sound (48.000 fps for 3D)
- Fit into DCI-compliant aspect ratio – Full, Flat or Scope
- Standardize audio into compliant channel outlays
- Create DCP from 24.000fps master (48.000fps for 3D)
- Copy master onto DCI-Compliant drive media
- Test
All of these steps must be done but if you are sure your master project files are already DCI compliant, those steps will not need to be re-done, so that can save some time and reduce the price. Below is an itemized list of pricing so you can calculate the cost. For 3D DCP’s, it will add about 50% to the conversion and DCP creation steps. Contact me for an exact quote for 3D due to the many variables with 3D.
Prep Services for DCI Compliance:
(2K) Conversion of 24p (23.976fps) to DCI-Compliant 24.000 fps
- 0-30 minutes: $150
- 30 to 60 minutes, $250
- 60 to 120 minutes, $450
- 120 to 200 minutes, $600
(4K) Conversion of 24p (23.976fps) to DCI-Compliant 24.000fps
- 0-30 minutes: $250
- 30 to 60 minutes $450
- 60 to 120 minutes $750
- 120 to 200 minutes, $900
Audio conversion from 23.976 to 24.000 fps:
- $85 per project (stereo)
- $150 per project (5.1)
Conversion of Stereo Audio to 5.1 Channels (multiplex)
- 0-30 minutes: $50
- 30 to 60 minutes, $100
- 0 to 120 minutes, $175
- 120 to 200 minutes, $250
DCP Creation (SMTPE or Interop) includes Color Space Conversion, MXF Creation, XML Packaging
(2k) DCP Creation
- 0-30 minutes: $150
- 30 to 60 minutes, $250
- 60 to 120 minutes, $450
- 120 to 200 minutes, $600
(4k) DCP Creation
- 0-30 minutes: $250
- 30 to 60 minutes, $450
- 60 to 120 minutes, $750
- 120 to 200 minutes, $900
DCP includes up to 2 copies. Additional Copies $55 per hour of copies.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
- Proof via FTP, 1 minute: 2K $150, 4K $250
- DCP Quality Assurance Screening: 0-120 minutes: $250, 120 to 240 minutes, $450
OTHER:
- Shipping and transaction fees (e.g. PayPal etc.) billed to client
- Drive(s) required for DCP are purchased by you and shipped to me to avoid markup fees and unnecessary costs. I will be happy to advice on drives needed.
