Deliverables Guide

Everything you need to know to get your project ready for DCP creation.

Please follow these guidelines to ensure the smoothest turnaround and highest quality for your Digital Cinema Package.

VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS:

File Type: .MOV

  • Preferred Codecs: ProRes 422 HQ or ProRes 4444

  • Accepted Codecs: DNxHD or DNxHR

Frame Rate:

  • Preferred: 24fps

  • Also Accepted: 23.98, 29.97, 30, 59.94, 60

Frame Sizes:

2K:

  • Flat: 1998 × 1080

  • Scope: 2048 × 858

  • Full: 2048 × 1080

4K:

  • Flat: 3996 × 2160

  • Scope: 4096 × 1716

  • Full: 4096 × 2160

audio specifications:

File Type: .WAV

  • Sample Rate: 48kHz

  • Bit Depth: 24-bit

Stereo Mix:

  • Embed directly into your .MOV file.

5.1 Surround Mix:

  • Provide six individual mono .WAV files (48kHz, 24-bit)

  • Label files as follows:

    1. L (Left)

    2. R (Right)

    3. C (Center)

    4. LFE (Low-Frequency Effects)

    5. Ls (Left Surround)

    6. Rs (Right Surround)

Note: All audio files must match the exact length of the picture file.

color space:

Default: Rec709 Gamma 2.2

  • Optional (on request): Rec709 Gamma 2.4 or P3

If your project uses a different color space or gamma, please inform Motor City DCP after checkout so we can adjust accordingly.