Quick Start Guide
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Go to autodcp.com and click on “Activate”. Here’s a shortcut to the button. (NOTE: You’ll need a Dropbox account to use AutoDCP.) Once you’ve successfully activated AutoDCP, the Dropbox will create an AutoDCP folder in your Dropbox account (Dropbox/Apps/Autodcp.) …
Basic 5 Steps to Using AutoDCP
Covered Items What is a DCP and why are they used? FilmMaker Tutorials Requirements Activating Making a DCP Copying a previously made DCP into your Dropbox account Delivering a DCP to your Festival (all filmmakers must complete this step) Showrunner…
Has my festival received my DCP?
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If you use AutoDCP eDelivery to send your DCP to a festival it will send you an email receipt confirming the delivery. You can also confirm receipt by the following: Log into your AutoDCP account Go to your User Account…
How long does it take to uploading your source or an existing DCP?
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Is it taking too long to upload your source or an existing DCP? Maybe it is. If you are using an internet browser like safari, chrome, firefox, or IE, to manually upload your source, or DCP. We strongly suggest you…
File a Support Ticket
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Can’t figure it out? File a support ticket by clicking the below button. Please note you’ll need to be a registered user. Create a Support TicketYoutube Videos on AutoDCPTopics for FilmmakersTopics for FestivalsinfoHelp Topics — For FilmmakersinfoHelp Topics — For…
Source Requirements for Theatrical Playback
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Best practices Making a DCP with AutoDCP is easy. Take your source, drop it in your dropbox account and voila your source is converted into a DCP for playback at any DCI equipped theater. AutoDCP supports many source formats, and…
Common mistakes when making a DCP, a must read.
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Here’s a short check list to insure your get the best you can out of AutoDCP. Depending on the aspect of your movie, make sure your source is of the right resolution. Here’s are the important numbers 2.39 Aspect (most…
OTT Services
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Take a test drive now.To learn more check out the website. A full working version is now included for free with AutoDCP’s e-delivery service. Try it!Online Streaming (OTT) services. Create your own private online screening room. AutoDCP, with the help…
How to Blow up a Death Star
folder_openBruce Logan, DP Corner
How to Blow up a Death Star I’ve worked on a lot of high profile films in a career that I have been blessed with, but nothing seems to get more people’s attention than when I tell them… I blew…
Theaters — QC’d DCPs, electronically delivered, SIMPLE.
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Notes for Theaters. Your clients asking to send files electronically but you know the headache dealing with downloads? Handling the various ‘links’, and or web delivery tools just does not work at the theater, too many interruptions, too tedious of…
Do I need to require my filmmakers to use AutoDCP delivery methods?
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No. However we strongly encourage you to require that your filmmakers use our delivery tools. It will save you much time! If you need to take a DCP from a filmmaker which is not using our delivery tools to do…
Amorette Jones
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Amorette Jones Advisor Serial entrepreneur and senior marketing executive for Starz, Artisan and MGM. Created wildly successful Blair Witch viral campaign.
How long does it take to make a DCP?
AutoDCP is a fully automated services which runs 24/7, in which each filmmakers is treated as if they are the first person to arrive, in short no jobs wait for whomever is in front of them. Furthermore, we are likely…
It’s Like, Too Loud~! – Quality Active
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The first instinct for controlling “Too Loud” in the movie theater is “Turn it down.” We drive to the movie theater. We pay for our ticket. We sit for a while in soft lighting (wondering if we’re going to be…
Name your movie right, and look more professional.
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Should I name the movie file in some special way? Short answer is yes. Must I name it in a special way? No, it is not mandatory to do so. AutoDCP will try to help you name your movie per…
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