Difference between Full Frame and DCI Flat container
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:32 pm
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
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