Change CPL Name (and j2c /pcm)

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mariepsc
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Change CPL Name (and j2c /pcm)

Post by mariepsc »

Hi !

Is there a way to change the name of the cpl.
Make it beginning with the name of the movie, or the name of the dcp, for example. (same question with the j2c and pcm name)

I found the advance settings with DCP metadata file format.
but I have no idea what to write there after the %t.

The dcp I receive from lab have the name of the DCP for CPL, video and audio (audio with _audio at the end).

Thanks a lot

Marie
Carsten
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Re: Change CPL Name (and j2c /pcm)

Post by Carsten »

I think that is not possible currently. Unless Carl has implemented secret naming parameters that are not indicated in that dialog. I have a faint memory about a discussion on the forum or Mantis that this should be possible, e.g. using project/film name in that dialog. Carl will probably chime in.

In general, it is not strictly necessary to use the DCP name for any metadata or asset filenames, as a DCP is managed 'as is' by folder name or CPL name. Normally, cinema operators/servers do never see actual filenames when handling DCPs. But I understand that DCP creators would like to have that option.
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