Module #1 (40 minutes)

• Introduction: The cinema format is still the highest standard. What are common problems in the cinema and who is Sebastian Leitner. Which mistakes does he often see? Why not use BluRay?
• Why your DCP often does not work: What are we doing in this workshop? What are common misconceptions? The quick overview of available DCP software helps to understand which tools are not recommended.
• Myth-Busting: What are the differences between DCP and BluRay? Why should you really renounce BluRay in the cinema? What features does DCP offer when compared to traditional BluRay?
• History Lesson: When did cinema become digital? How did the high-end cinema start? Which guidelines do exist? To understand digital cinema you need to understand its origins.

Module #2 (130 minutes)

• Technicalities: Here we go right down the rabbit hole. Amongst other things, you learn about resolution, bit depth, color space, audio and reliability. What is the global cinema standard?
• Prerequisites: Why is cinema mastering so interesting for beginners? How do you achieve the best quality? What monitor settings are correct to avoid surprises in the cinema?
• Color Spaces: In which color space does a cinema work? How can you get the best picture signal? How is the picture different to your PC monitor?
• Mastering in Resolve: How can you turn your finished movie into a playable DCP? Either edit in Resolve or import a finished file. What about audio and channel mapping? What is LOG?
• Gamma Transformation: What’s dynamic range like in the cinema? How bright and dark is your finished film in the cinema? Which guideline for the best result?
• Full VS Legal Range: What ‘range’? What is the correct interpretation? Because you can not really test your DCP without a cinema.
• FPS Conforming: What are the differences between USA and Europe? Why is there only one, global but legacy standard? How do you convert frame rates?
• Quality Check: How can you test your DCP after creation and make sure it can be played in any cinema in the world. Is audio OK?
• Transfer & Cloning: How to write to a DCI Linux disk without corruption? What is the difference between copying and cloning? Why you should use the right hard drive. How to send DCPs online?
• DCP Export + Subtitling: Sebastian shows you a typical examples of a faulty DCP and how to spot errors. Learn about options and specs.
• How loud is a Movie: Audio mix and volume. There are no standards, but are there limits?
• Re-Wrap/Versioning: How to fix errors in existing DCPs and how to add subtitles later on?
• How to adjust your monitor correctly: The difference between several players. How to quickly set your Apple display to the right color space.
• Banding fix: How to minimize artefacts from insufficient bit-depth. How to avoid it in the first place.

Module #3 (150 minutes)

• From Zero to Hero – The Full Process: Sebastian demonstrates DCP-mastering with examples from start to finish and shows you every step to create your own DCP. To make it realistic, there is even a software error at the end, which will of course be solved. Put everything you learned to the test and see the whole workflow with real-life examples, techniques, shortcuts and potential issues. There is also versioning, adding subtitles and cloning involved. This is the real deal and your most important lesson.
• Recap/Test yourself: Did you understand everything? Earn your own ‘Certificate’ with a simple multiple-choice test and see if you can answer all the questions correctly.

Bonus: Full eBook PDF for reference and detailed companion