Frequent questions
Do they match? – Use our cost free tool KDM Inspector to check KDMs, CPLs and Server Certificates for interoperability.
KDM Studio is constantly improved and optimized to meet customer requirements or market developments and to increase your business success.
Version KDM Studio 1.27 - 28.02.2025
- Newly revised: A delay that occurred when selecting theatres during the booking process has been fixed. The usual display remains unchanged.
- Newly revised: The selection of releases when creating bookings has been expanded and improved without fundamentally changing the usual workflows. Up to two releases per feature are automatically included in the booking. If there are more releases, you will be asked to make a selection.
Version KDM Studio 1.26 - 28.02.2020
- Newly revised: Certificate verification and error detection.
Reliable error detection, handling and error-message for certificates in theatre/screen management and service overview
Recognizable error situations:
- Missing certificates
- expired certificate
- Multiple certificate used - New: Multiple KDM delivery mail templates.
Version KDM Studio 1.25 - 21.12.2020
- The default view of the booking overview is now sorted according to the KDM start time.
- Searching in the bookings area now includes booking name, feature title and theater Searching around the bookings area and also other search field is now dynamic.
- If you enter from the 2nd character, the search is applied immediately. Triggering with the confirmation button is no longer necessary.
- The successful sending time of the KDM delivery can now be called up under "Job info" and in the cycle view under "KDMs Send".
- This also applies to KDM deliveries that have already been made.
- Previously possible input errors in the KDM validity are caught during the input.
- Customers who use the mobile website for KDM generation via their smartphone can find the "Create KDMs" button at the top of the browser window when scrolling through the booking window.
Version KDM Studio 1.24.2 - 27.01.2020
- Several BCC users can be preset in ADMIN.
Check changelog in manual section - Comprehensive renewal of the basic system in KDM Studio.
- Fixed uncritical bugs on user requests.
Version KDM Studio 1.24.1 - 12.08.2019
- Rejection of language selection by URDU "UD" in the naming convention
- Creating theater groups also from individual cycles (Use settings in cycles)
- Allow blanks in filename for certificates in TDL and device cert
- Bugfix: Avoid the error messages during the KDM generation with slightly delayed dispatch of the KDM delivery mail.
- Bugfix: prevent the processes from being created twice by double triggering
Version KDM Studio 1.24 - 14.06.2019
- Email recipients per KDM delivery email are handeld separately
- Bugfix: New created theater while booking was not registered in theater database
- Bugfix: GDC Request shows uncomplete informations
- Improving customer comfort and user experience - thanks to our customer notifications
Version KDM Studio 1.23 - 01.11.2018
- Pre-Selection "Force SMPTE"
- Improving customer comfort and user experience
Version KDM Studio 1.22 - 21.09.2018
- Improved admin page
- Improved booking overview
- Unify search fields in all tables
- Usage view Theater / Booking
- Fix regression: arrows without function
Version KDM Studio 1.21 - 09.07.2018
- Expansion of the help system on all sides
- Minor type errors
Version KDM Studio 1.20 - 21.01.218
- New Feature: KDM Select
Version KDM Studio 1.14 - 19.11.2017
- Consistence check when removing features, releases, cinemas or theaters
- Optional upload for selected server certificate in www.kdm-inspector.com
- bugfix: Problems when using identical release names in one booking
Version KDM Studio 1.12 - 28.05.2017
- Enhanced service for handling unvalid or missing server certificates
- Enhanced KDM Naming Convention generator for multiple DKDM in a booking
- DKDM Drag and Drop.
- Simplified / optimized minor GUI enhancements
Version KDM Studio 1.11 - 11.03.2017
- "Creation Facility" can be stored as template
- The summary of all booking results can be retrieved automatically every month
- Individual booking reports can be configured and retrieved in "KDM use".
- Simplified / optimized search for Server Certificate in manufacturer database
- Easier detection of duplicate assigned server certificates
- KDM Studio is now SSL secured
Version KDM Studio 1.10.2 - 17.01.2017
- New enhanced for import of external databases (with or without server certificates)
- Enhancement for automatize cinema timezone lookup
- Enhancement to search theater settings in theater database (SN, receiver email etc.)
- Comprehensive bug fixes
Version KDM Studio 1.10.0 - 16.10.2016
- Update 1.10.0 is a security and technical update
Version KDM Studio 1.9.2 - 19.08.2016
- New enhanced Help sytem with integrated Video Tutorials
- Performance acceleration when adding more theaters in a booking
- Enhancement on Order Track Theaters/Screens
- Enhancement in KDM use. Use/Cycle has link to processed booking
Version KDM Studio 1.9.1 - 18.07.2016
- Access for new organized manufacturer database Dolby/Doremi
- Manufacturer database "USL"
- Manufacturer database "GDC" (only for EU-Theater)
- Use external attachements in booking/cycle (limited: 5MB each, 5 documents)
- Formated notes in Booking/Mail Delivery
Version KDM Studio 1.9.0 - 26.06.2016
- Version 1.9.0 is a development version which open way for new features in near future
- Full commissioning of KDM24 opportunities (Application is encouraged., Feedback is welcome)
- Comprehensive bug fixes
Version KDM Studio 1.8.1 - 16.04.2016
- Added checks to find and mark expired theater certifiates
- Fixed an issue displaying time zone names correctly.
Version 1.8 - 19.03.2016
- Significant acceleration of processing KDM generation/delivery
- Advanved information in Order Track and KDM use - KDM charge
- GUI improvements
- Important Bug fixes
Version 1.7.4 - 07.02.2016
- New design login for existing and new customers
- Deletion of theater in personal database
- Reorganization and update of manufacturer root certificates
- Limit email template size
- Enhanced Transaction control for bulk delivery
Version 1.7.3 - 15.12.2015
- Persistent storage of uploaded release DKDMs
- Updated dialog selection dialog for releases
Version 1.7.2 - 24.11.2015
Version 1.7.1 - 16.11.2015
Version 1.6 - 25.07.2015
- Updated delivery email template
- Delivery emails use KDM Studio name and email address
- New tools are available to inspect KDMs and Screen Certificates
- Improved user interface
Version 1.5 - 12.06.2015
- Added timestamps to booking jobs
- Added screen information in "Add Theater" dialog
- Easier access to self-service for theaters
- Option to overwrite self-service status in bookings
- Improved KDM Housing Change Requets
- Timezone support for theaters
- KDM Delivery mails use receivers's timezone
Version 1.4.1 - 14.05.2015
- KDM credit charge for larger cinema center is limited on 8 KDM credits per booking/cycle.
Version 1.4 - 16.04.2015
- New manufacturer: Barco
- New manufacturer: Cinemeccanica
- New options for resent KDMs
'Resent all' per booking and theater.
How to: Open main screen. Press "i" behind booking. - KDM Housing enhanced feature 'Automatic Self Service'
Compared to default setting KDM user selected theaters can get permit to generate KDM after new upload of server certificate automatically.
How to: Open Theaters > press pencil (Edit Theater). Press: Show more > select 'Allow automatic generation for theater request' - Minor bugfixes
- Naming Convention
- Privat manufacturer validation
- Copy booking optimized
Version 1.3 - 23.02.2015
- KDM Housing
- Advanced certificate search
- Booking summary
- Free initial KDMs for new user
Version 1.2 - 15.12.2014
- Quick help
- TDL
- Group cinemas
- Using Naming conventions in booking/KDM
In DCPtools KDM Studio it only takes 3 basic steps to create a booking:
- On the main page, click the "+" button to create a new booking and enter feature name and booking name
- Select your target theater or theater group
- Upload your DKDM and press "Generate KDMs"
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Do you have a number of theaters you often support with KDM? DCPtools KDM Studio supports your own private theater database. Select and send KDM in seconds.
Curious? Give it a try with KDM Studio and the introductionary offer of free KDM credits for 15 screens.
KDM 24 is a effective service to provide your cinemas a fast acces when KDMs are missing or device certificates has changed.
Curious? Give it a try with KDM Studio and the introductionary offer of free KDM credits for 15 screens.
DCPtools KDM Studio provides access to a wide range of server certificates directly from the device manufacturer's database. You can find all supported server certificates simply by providing for the device serial number.
KDM Studio supports access to following manufacturer databases:
- Sony
- Dolby
- Doremi
- Qube
- Barco
- Cinemeccanica
- Christie
- XDC
- GDC*
*GDC: Cannot be accessed directly. But KDM Studio provides a request support to get the server certificates based on SN (Serial Number)
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KDM Studio uses the powerfull easyDCP KDM Generator+ to generate DCI compliant KDMs. Both SMPTE and INTEROP KDMs can be generated.
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DCPtools KDM Studio allows to start a booking at any time without costs. Also when you need to deliver KDMs before the booking is completed we provide cycles where you can generate and deliver KDMs for ready configurated KDM receivers.
Curious? Give it a try with KDM Studio and the introductionary offer of free KDM credits for 15 screens.
DCPtools KDM Studio detects received ATMOS DKDMs and makes sure, that the watermarking for the affected Audio Tracks will be swithed off.
Curious? Give it a try with KDM Studio and the introductionary offer of free KDM credits for 15 screens.
DCPtools KDM Studio provides you with a signed server certificate. Download it and issue a DKDM for KDM Studio using this server certificate.
Curious? Give it a try with KDM Studio and the introductory offer of free KDM credits for 15 screens.
DCPtools KDM Studio provide individual TDL (Trusted Device List) extension per each screen. It can be switched enabled and disabled for each booking.
Curious? Give it a try with KDM Studio and the introductionary offer of free KDM credits for 15 screens.
DCPtools KDM Studio allows delivery multiple releases like 2D/3D/subtitles/OV in one delivery in one booking. It's only one step to process a booking for an unlimited number of release.
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DCPtools KDM Studio is optimized for access via mobile devices. Also upload of DKDMs via APPLE iPad is available via Dropbox. You can handle all your KDM deliveries from everwhere in the world.
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DCPtools Remote Encoder uses HW acceleration from Comprimato/NVidea and Image Matters for encoding and colour transformation for DCI conform JPEG2000 files. Up to 100 fps with one device provides a fast availability of encoded content for mastering for Digital Cinema.
Curios? Please check for details or contact us at info@dcptools.com
How often would you like to try alternative compression rates to see the differences?
How often could you use different gamma options to find the best color transformation?
How often do you receive varous video sources on USB Drive at the same time and should import them all as fast as possible?
How often would you want your encoding engine to run multiple jobs – overnight - over the weekend?
All these option are provided by DCPtools Remote Encoder
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Basically DCPtools Remote Encoder is one of the fastest encoding units in the world. But not only encoding is not the only process necessary for finishing your content. This is why every encoding job can be combined with:
- Automatic Ingest (USB/Network)
- Cropping
- Scaling
- Pillar boxing
- Letter boxing
- Gamma correction
- Color Transformation
DCPtools Remote Encoder can use all options in parallel, using different sources.
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DCPtools Remote Encoder offers two actually 2 different HW/SW acceleration methods.
- Comprimato technology
Comprimato has developed a unique JPEG2000 encoder. It uses the power of NVIDEA graphics cards. The Comprimato technology solution is scalable. - Image Matters
Image Matters has developed a FPGA based HW encoder with high throughput and high availabilit
In one installation only one of the technologies can be used. Both are scalable by adding second GPU cards.
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DCPtools Remote encoder includes complete DCI compliant color transformation included. You can choose a predifined table or define your own 3D lookup table.
The color transformation is deeply embedded in HW/SW accelearation and its performance increases with the power of the GPU.
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For DCPtools Remote Encoder you need a selected HW configuration from Supermicro. It is equipped with 36TB HDD/Raid and separate SSD NVMe storage with 3,2 TB for feeding data into the GPU/Encoding accelerator. The current approved configuration you can find here.
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Please contact your local Supermicro distributor or Supermicro office in your region:
Worldwide Headquarters
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
General Info: Marketing@Supermicro.com
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (U.S. East Coast Office)
525 Washington Blvd, 20th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07310
General Info: Marketing@Supermicro.com
European Branch
Super Micro Computer, B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML,
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
General Info: Sales@Supermicro.nl
Asian Branch
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Taiwan Office)
3F., No.150, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist.,
New Taipei City 235, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tech Support: Support@Supermicro.com.tw
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro Science & Technology Park)
No.1899, Xingfeng Rd., Bade City,
Taoyuan County 334, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tech Support: Support@Supermicro.com.tw
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Beijing Office)
Suite 1208 JiaHua Building D
Shangdi, Haidian District,
Beijing, China 100085
E-mail: Sales-CN@supermicro.com
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Shanghai Office)
Room 1604, No 398, North Caoxi Road, HuiZhi Building
Xuhui District, Shanghai
China 200030
E-mail: Sales-CN@supermicro.com
Supermicro Japan
S-7F N.E.S Bldg., 22-14,
Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-Ku,
Tokyo, 150-0031 Japan
Tech Support: japanservice@supermicro.com
DCPtools Remote Encoder provides high perfomance network connection. You can immidiately access to the encoded data from your easyDCP Creator or from any other mastering application.
You can also export single frame files or (Interop/SMPTE) mxf packages to external HDD or network storages.
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Using multiple KDM Mail delivery templates in KDM Studio
Set up and prepare:
- Select System settings in Admin area
- Go to the Email templates section
By default, the System Default template is always displayed here and is marked as Default template.
To create a new KDM Delivery Mail template:
- Select the "+" button in the KDM Delivery Mail area.
- The overlay "New KDM mail template" opens (This is a copy of the System Default template)
- Change this to your liking (e.g., different appearance or alternative language)
- Enter a name for the new template
After you have saved the new template, it appears in the list KDM Delivery Mail and can be used from now on.
Any number of templates can be set up.
Change of Standard template:
- Select the pencil in the line of the desired KDM Delivery Mail template
- Mark the affected email templates as standard template for contacts without own template
You will now see the mark as Defualt template. From now on, this default template is used automatically for each recipient for which no individual KDM mail template has been assigned.
Use of Standard and individual assigned KDM Delivery Mail templates:
Maintenance of existing theater / screens
This is only necessary if you want to send a recipient a different than the default template
- Select Theater in main menu
- Select your desired Theater / Screen
- Open Edit KDM Contact
- Here you find a new entry: KDM Mail Template
- Select your prefered template you want to use for this contact
From this point on, this recipient receives its KDMs with this Mail Template