Specifications

3-1

Creating and Using a DCDM

The creation of a DCDM is a step which is not required for a DCI Mas-

tering with CLIPSTER. The chapter “Creating the DCP” on page 4-1

describes how to use a DSM directly to create a DCP because with

CLIPSTER this is the fastest way to achieve this.

However, according to the DCI a DCDM should be created as a com-

plete and standardized way to communicate movies, for example, be-

tween studio and post production. This section describes how to create

a DCDM. Additionally, in case it is needed, it is explained how to use

the DCDM for the creation of a DCP.

3.1 Creating the DCDM

In CLIPSTER the DCDM will be created via a finalizing of the project’s

timeline. As specified by the DCI the DCDM has to be saved in 16-bit

X’Y’Z’ in the TIFF file format.

However, the TIFF file format natively does not store the X’Y’Z’ color

space, it saves the RGB or Luma color space only. To make this work

nevertheless, a 3D look-up table (LUT) has to be applied to the DSM

which will create the X’Y’Z’ color space compliant with the DCI specifi-

cation.

This section describes how to create the DCDM with the CLIPSTER Edit

Tool:

y If not already the case load the project containing the DSM (video

as well as audio) in the timeline.

y Call up the finalize dialog of CLIPSTER (menu Project » Final-

ize…).

y Next set up the finalizing as detailed below:

– Choose a naming and storage location for the finalized files

according to your project’s needs.