Hi everybody, this is my first time on the Forum.
I would like to ask the difference between using, as container for the final DCP, the Full Frame (2048 x 1080) or DCI Flat (1998 x 1080) option.
Almost all the films i manage are shot and encoded at Full HD resolution, that is 1920 x 1080. The only difference i can see in preview by choosing alternatively the two options is the width of the finale frame and the dimension of the two lateral black bands. Can this make a difference for the projection? I also think that almost every cinema set a DCI Flat Format, but i don't think they set a "Full Frame" Format at 2048 x 1080.
Is there a reason why i should prefer, sometimes, the Full Frame container instead of the DCI Flat Container?
Thank you very much!
Chris
Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container
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Re: Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container
Hi Chris,
There is almost never a reason to use "full frame" (and the option has been hidden in later versions of the software). For 1920x1080 content, "DCI Flat" is the perfect container.
There is almost never a reason to use "full frame" (and the option has been hidden in later versions of the software). For 1920x1080 content, "DCI Flat" is the perfect container.
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Re: Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container
Full Frame should only be used for test content.
Most adjustment/alignment DCPs for cinema projectors use Full Frame.
Most adjustment/alignment DCPs for cinema projectors use Full Frame.
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Re: Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container
Thank you Carl and Carsten! That's perfectly clear to me
Chris
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Re: Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container
IMAX DCPs are either Full Frame (even for Flat feature films) or Scope. I've seen very few Flat IMAX DCPs.
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Re: Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container
Hi Carl,
Thanks for your answer !
I need to make a framing pattern, should I get an earlier version, or is there an option to show the "Full Frame" option?
thanks in advance
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Re: Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container
In advanced prefs theres an option "show full frame and non-standard container ratios" which will bring the option back.
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