Quick Installation Guide
Welcome to IMF Studio!
Thank you for downloading IMF Studio, we are sure that this demo will convince you.
You can also install the program parts of IMF Studio individually or on different computers.
System requirements:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Hardware requirements:
IMF Studio 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 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.
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.
System requirements:
macOS 10.14 or higher
Hardware requirements:
IMF Studio programs can be installed on a commercial Apple Mac with a minimum configuration of 4GB and 200 MB HDD.
IMF Studio programs on Macs with M1 processor are already running with known restrictions (IMF Player) in Apple’s own emulation.
Native M1 support is coming soon.
Configuration recommendations:
For 2K 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.
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".
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)
IMF Creator
- Please enter a title for your project
- Here you can load existing IMF packages
- Here you can load video/audio and subtitle files for your first project
Optional Tools:
- IMF Studio JPEG2000 Standalone Transcoder
Standalone Transcoder for generating different IMF file formats - on macOS: IMF Studio / FinalCutPro Settings
Install the presets (share) in Final Cut Pro for IMF Studio for transfer in IMF Studio
Limitations in the demo version:
- Visibly burned-in easyDCP™ logo in all frames
- No Supplementals
- No validation report
IMF Player
- Load your IMF package here
- Select "Canvas" in the top menu or right-click anywhere in the field to display the options.
Limitations in the demo version:
- Reduced quality and muted audio after 15 seconds of playback
- No Export
- No validation report
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You have an older easyDCP license or a new single license and want to get the best upgrade option for an easyDCP Plus and/or IMF Studio package.
The upgrade button can be found in your status of the license you want to upgrade, where you should find the "Upgrade Available" note.
Here are the next steps
- Select the button: "Upgrade Now"
- An overlay opens with the two possible options to acquire the upgrade.
INFO: In the lower part of the right window you will get the information which of your previous licenses are used for this upgrade.
- Variant Permanent License: Upgrade to easyDCP Plus & easyDCP Resolve
- The upgrade price includes 6 months of service. More on this
- You can extend the service period to 12 months - Variant Subscription: Switch to Subscription
- Alternatively you can switch to the new service-friendly subscription process.
- You will receive a purchase discount of 50% at the list price for the first subscription order.
- Choose the minimum subscription period that suits you.
Note:
- Your previous licenses/versions will remain in your license status.
- A new upgrade is no longer available for these licenses/versions. - If you have chosen your selection, you will be directed to the shopping cart.
Please complete the payment process as usual.
You can find your newly purchased license or subscriptions after a successful payment process in the main menu under "PRODUCTS".
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us