DCPs
DCPs, or Digital Cinema Packages, are the standard format for delivering film and video content to digital cinemas. They are designed to ensure consistent playback across different projection systems and theaters, regardless of where the content is produced.
A DCP is a directory-based package that contains several types of assets and metadata. Primary assets include
DCI standards govern the structure and encoding of DCPs, promoting interoperability between equipment from different manufacturers.
Creation, packaging, and distribution of DCPs are performed by mastering facilities after a film or program