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Featured article21 June 2026

DCP naming convention: how to read a digital cinema package name

A DCP (Digital Cinema Package) name encodes the content type, aspect ratio, language, rating, audio, resolution and version. We explain the ISDCF naming convention (DCNC) field by field on a real example, the practical way for cinema operators.

20 June 2026
Test DCP: How to Verify Projection and Sound
A test DCP is a standardised package for verifying the complete projection and audio chain in a digital cinema. We explain what it contains and how to use it to check geometry, sharpness, colour and 7.1 audio channels.
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17 June 2026
Projection Distance and Throw Ratio
Throw ratio is the fundamental parameter when selecting a lens for a DCI projector. It determines the ratio of projection distance to screen width and thus where the projector physically stands in the auditorium. We explain how to work with it and how the calculator helps you correctly position the projector.
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14 June 2026
3D Cinema Hall Model in Auditorium Design
Spatial visualisation of a cinema auditorium is a key tool in both design and project presentation. Our 3D scene combines laser safety data and the sightline curve into a single interactive view - directly in the browser, with no installation required.
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12 June 2026
Sightline Curve and Auditorium Rake
Why does the floor in a good cinema auditorium rise steeply toward the back? The answer lies in C-value - the measure of how much the sightline clears the head of the person in the row ahead. We explain the rake principle and how our calculator finds the optimal slope for any auditorium.
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10 June 2026
Laser Safety Distance in Cinema (IEC 62471)
Laser DCI projectors deliver exceptional brightness but require a defined hazard distance. Learn the RG3 zone principle under IEC 62471 and how to quickly determine the safe range for any auditorium.
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DCP naming convention: how to read a digital cinema package name

Test DCP: How to Verify Projection and Sound

Projection Distance and Throw Ratio

3D Cinema Hall Model in Auditorium Design

Sightline Curve and Auditorium Rake

Laser Safety Distance in Cinema (IEC 62471)

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