easyDCP will introduce new product structure from 2021

easyDCP has been offering you products and support for the creation and processing of DCPs and IMF packages for over 10 years. In large and small post production, these programs are part of the daily work tool. However, a leading position in the market does not mean that there is no further development. Therefore, easyDCP will be modernized from 2021 and the user models will be optimized according to the market development for software.

What will happen in January 2021?

DCP & IMF Applications for DCP and IMF Packaging are separated into their own packages	Packages The individual easyDCP programs are combined in separate packages for DCP or IMF creation.	Subscription The new packages are available as a subscription or permanent license.
Activation The licenses can be activated online fully automatically or optionally via L&C request (for permanent licenses).	Roaming With the new roaming activation, the same program can be started alternately from several PCs.	easyDCP+ The new packages are based exclusively on the scope of the proven easyDCP+ programs.

What does this mean for you as a customer?

Your loyalty was the basis of our success. Of course you benefit from the new advantages.

With the update you receive two separate new packages for an easyDCP Bundle: easyDCP Plus and IMF Studio.
easyDCP Plus: consist of easyDCP Creator+, esayDCP Player+, easyDCP KDM Generator+
IMF Studio: consist of IMF Creator and IMF Player.
If you own a easyDCP Bundle with a valid service, you will receive the new versions for free. If you only have one application (with valid service) of easyDCP, you will receive the corresponding new application of easyDCP. easyDCP+ customers also receive the associated IMF program including the new options.
You can either activate the new programs as usual (offline licensing) or use the new online activation. The new online activation is available free of charge to customers with a permanent license with an uninterrupted internet connection. Extended roaming is available to customers with a valid service.
Instead of the previous easyDCP Resolve Bonus license, every customer who owns an easyDCP bundle receives after the update to the new packages a full version of easyDCP Resolve for installation on freely selectable hardware. The previous easyDCP Resolve Plugin Bonus model ends for new purchases when the new packages are introduced.
Note: The options "Online activation" and "Roaming" are not available for easyDCP Resolve plugins.
Instead of the previous easyDCP KDM generator, all customers with a valid service receive the new version easyDCP KDM Generator+. This corresponds to the scope of services of the previous easyDCP KDM Generator+.
The fees for the service expansion including update and roaming will be reduced significantly for the new programs and will apply to an entire package after the update. Depending on the term, the cost per package is from Euro 42 / month.

What do you have to do as a customer?

We will make the switch to the new versions as easy as possible and take over as many of the known processes as possible.

With the final launch in January 2021, the new programs will be available under a new menu item as easyDCP Plus or IMF Studio after registering in the webshop www.easydcp.com.
Customers with valid service will automatically receive these new versions.
Customers without a valid service still have the opportunity to prepare their existing programs for a free conversion through discounted updates and / or upgrades until they are finally released. Here you will find your personal offers.

You will see: The modernization of easyDCP makes your work with DCPs and IMF packages more cost-effective. At the same time, you can be sure that you are always using the full functionality of the leading software suite for the digital cinema / on-demand TV industry.

Any questions? You can find the FAQs here.

Kind regards and take care
Your easyDCP team

I have an easyDCP Creator (and / or easyDCP Player) < easyDCP 4.0 without service. How can I use the new easyDCP program versions?

This FAQ is valid for

easyDCP Player (+)	Standalone	from Version 2.0.X	upto Version 3.8.X
easyDCP Creator (+)	Standalone	from Version 2.2.X	upto Version 3.8.X
easyDCP Bundle	Standalone	from Version 2.X	upto Version 3.8.X

I have an easyDCP Creator (and / or easyDCP Player) < easyDCP 4.0 without service. How can I use the new easyDCP program versions?

Answer:

Until the official launch of the new versions and packages, you can either extend the service, purchase an update or an upgrade with reduced conditions. Here you will find your personal offers.

Hint: After the official launch, the upgrade to the new easyDCP PLus and/or IMF Studio packages is available for existing licenses without a service.

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I don't want to / can't keep my computer online with the new easyDCP programs?

This FAQ is valid for

easyDCP Plus	all applications	from Version 4.0.X
IMF Studio	all applications	from Version 4.0.X

I don't want to / can't keep my computer online with the new easyDCP programs?

Answer:

You can also activate your new licenses as before with "License & Certificate Request" and "Import License & Certificates".
This will disable roaming and online activation.

Tagged as: New from 2021 Ab 4.0

How to use the Online Roaming service

This FAQ is valid for

easyDCP Plus:	all applications	all licenses types	from version 4.0
IMF Studio:	all applications	all licenses rypes	from version 4.0

How to use the Online Roaming service

Conditions:

You have downloaded the desired easyDCP Plus or IMF Studio installer from the webshop at MY PRODUCTS and installed it on your hardware.
The intended hardware has a permanent internet connection.
Customers with a permanent license have not set up the Offline Activation mode and have valid service.

Follow these steps:

Start your application

Enter your login data in the login window

Username/Password
Use the login data for username and password as for www.easydcp.com

Device Name
Create your individual device name.
The computer name will appear by default.

Remember Password
Select to save your login settings on this computer.

Demo/Offline Mode
Start your application without login data in Demo Mode with limited functions.

After logging in, your application starts
Now you can use your appliction

The application is now already in the Online Roaming mode. The usage of the same easyDCP program on another system will initially be blocked and a message window appears with corresponding information.

When you have closed the application on your current PC, you can start the same application on another PC on which it is installed, too. Use the same login process to start the application.

The use of the Online Roaming license procedure can be mixed between WINDOWS and macOS.

The new Online Roaming mode is available for each individual easyDCP Plus or IMF Studio program within the respective package.

If the service has expired and has no longer been extended, roaming is limited to the latest registered hardware.

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How to use your application with Online Activation

This FAQ is valid for

easyDCP Plus:	all applications	all licenses types	from version 4.0
IMF Studio:	all applications	all licenses types	from version 4.0

How to use your application with Online Activation

Conditions:

You have downloaded the desired easyDCP Plus or IMF Studio installer from the webshop at MY PRODUCTS and installed it on your hardware.
The intended hardware requires a permanent internet connection.

Follow these steps:

Start your application

Enter your login data in the login window

Username/Password
Use the login data for username and password as in www.easydcp.com

Device Name
Create your individual device name.
The computer name will appear by default.

Remember Password
Select to save your login settings on this computer

Demo/Offline Mode
Start your application without login data in Demo Mode with limited functions.

After logging in, your application starts
When you login for the first time, the licenses and certificates for the respective hardware are automatically created and loaded in the background
You are now ready to use the program

Note that a permanent internet connection is required. Nevertheless, whenever the Internet connection is interrupted, a seperate window with corresponding information will open after a predetermined period of time. All data will be cached in your project file for security.

Find more Informations about the Roaming service here.

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I have a valid service for easyDCP single license but no bundle and don't need one?

This FAQ is valid for

easyDCP Player (+)	Standalone	from Version 2.0.X	upto Version 3.8.X
easyDCP Creator (+)	Standalone	from Version 2.2.X	upto Version 3.8.X

I have a valid service but no bundle and don't need one?

Answer:

Existing customers with single licenses and valid sercvice can use the corresponding new easyDCP programs with all its advantages.

Tagged as: New from 2021 Ab 4.0

Quickstart EasyDCP Plus

Quick Installation Guide

Welcome to easyDCP!
Thank you for downloading easyDCP Plus, we are sure that this demo will convince you.

You can also install the program parts of easyDCP Plus individually or on different computers.

Installation instructions Windows

System requirements:

Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hardware requirements:

easyDCP Plus can be operated on any standard PC with at least 4 GB of RAM and 200 MB of free space.

Configuration recommendations:

You can also install the individual programs of the software suite in productive operation on different computers and platforms (Windows and MacOS). You can also install the individual program parts in parallel on several computers in order to use them alternately (license roaming).
For 2K DCP processing under Windows, we recommend a minimum configuration with a CPU with 6 cores or more, 8GB RAM and a fast HDD, RAID or SSD. Performance improvements can be achieved through powerful CUDA-based GPUs. You can also find more information in the manual.

There is no special hardware recommendation for easyDCP KDM Generator+: All commercially available PCs are suitable for the creation of KDMs. There is no particular requirement for computing power.

Other installation instructions:

Different browsers or operating system security settings can trigger warnings during download or installation.
If you have downloaded the programs from www.easyDCP.com, you can run the installation without worries despite the hints.

Installation instructions macOS

System requirements:

macOS 10.14 or higher

Hardware requirements:

easyDCP program can be installed on commercial Apple Mac with a minimum configuration of 4GB and 200 MB HDD.
easyDCP programs on Macs with M1 processor are already compatible with Apple’s own emulation with known restriction in easyDCP Player+.
Native M1 support is coming soon.

Configuration recommendations:

For 2K DCP processing under macOS, we recommend a minimum configuration with a CPU with 8 cores or more, 8 GB RAM and a fast HDD, Raid or SSD.

There is no special hardware recommendation for easyDCP KDM Generator+: All commercially available PCs are suitable for the creation of KDMs. There is no particular requirement for computing power.

Other installation instructions:

Different browsers or security settings in macOS can trigger warnings during download or installation. If you have downloaded the programs from www.easyDCP.com, you can run the installation without worries despite the hints.
Programs must be released at the first start in System Settings > Security > "Open Anyway".

Start in demo mode

To start the individual program demos please click below on „Demo/Offline Mode“.
Please leave the registration fields blank (these are only required in productive operation for registration for license roaming)

Getting Started

easyDCP Creator+

Please enter a title for your project
Here you can load existing DCPs
Here you can load video/audio and subtitle files for your first project
With Ctrl/T you can switch from Reel View to Timeline View and back

* In selection "Help" in main menu you will find a detailed manual for the easyDCP Creator+

Optional Tools and Samples:

easyDCP JPEG2000 Transcoder
With the Standalone Transcoder you can create JPEG2000 files from different formats DCI
Sample files for subtitles
Sample files for 3D Lookup Tables
on macOS: easyDCP Creator+ / FinalCutPro Bridge
Install "Share" presets in Final Cut Pro for easyDCP Creator+

Find more help with questions about the performance assessment of easyDCP Creator+

Limitations in the demo version:

Visibly burned-in easyDCP™ logo in all frames
No loading of (D)KDMs
(for test encrypted DCPs, please use the proprietary DCP Digest)
No Supplementals
No validation report

easyDCP Player+

Load your DCP here

In the top menu or right-click anywhere in the "Canvas" field to display the options

* In selection "Help" in main menu you will find a detailed manual for the easyDCP Player+

Optional Tools

easyDCP DCP Player+ NE

Find more help with questions about the performance assessment of easyDCP Player+

Limitations in the demo version

Reduced quality and muted audio after 15 seconds of playback
No Export
No loading of (D)KDMs (To test encrypted DCPs, please use the proprietary DCP Digest from Creator+)
No validation report

easyDCP KDM Generator+

Here you can download the digest file or DKDM (not available in the demo version)
Here you can download the/the certificates of the KDM/DKDM receiver
Here you can switch to Advanced mode

* Under the selection "Help" in main menu you will find a detailed manual for the easyDCP KDM Generator+

Limitations in the demo version

Maximum KDM validity of 2 days
No loading of (D)KDMs (To test KDM generation, please use the proprietary DCP digest from easyDCP Creator+)

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