March 2010 Demo

 

Updated March 19, 2010

ISDCF is organizing a demonstration for March 9, 2010. 


The committee: Al Barton, Brian Claypool, Harold Hallikainen, Jerry Pierce, Jim Smith, Kevin Wines, Matt Basford, Michael Karagosian, Reiner Doetzkies, Susie Beiersdorf, Paul Klamer, Mike Radford, Rod Archer, Joe Hart, Nick Mitchell, David DesRoches, Jean-Philippe Viollet


Section 1 - GOALS

The primary goal is to demonstrate systems that can play back SMPTE-DCP packages, including closed captions.


The specific goals of the demonstration:

Demonstrate:

1) Play a features and trailers that was mastered using SMPTE-DCP standards

    1. •Play back on three different systems: Sony system and two servers driving the TI/Christie projector.

    2. •Play back one trailer mastered using Interop-DCP to show backward compatibility with existing standard

    3. •Content will be encrypted using SMPTE-KDM. Some content (trailers) may not be encrypted

  2. 2) In-Theater closed caption system will be demonstrated using in-theater SMPTE standard hardware interfaces.

    1. •Rear Screen & Closed caption personal devices will be demonstrated.

  3. 3) HI/VI (hearing/visual impaired audio tracks) will be demonstrated using labeled audio per SMPTE spec and output routing to “standard” output ports.


Key items for demonstration of SMPTE-DCP package:

    1. •2K and 4K content can play in a single Show Play List

    2. •Open Subtitles play correctly, even past reel boundaries

    3. •Closed Captions are routed correctly and have the correct timing even across reel boundaries

    4. •Multiple Closed Captions work

    5. •Labeled Audio works properly

    6. •Systems are backwards compatible for legacy content (InteropDCP)


4) Show playback of a 3D package prepared in SMPTE-DCP standard (no ghostbusting) - Not part of the main demo, but an aside.


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NOT demonstrating:

    1. •3D subtitles and captions

    2. •TDL or FLM operation

    3. •Supplemental package loading or playback

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Section 2 - Logistics and Schedule

Where: Technicolor Theater (near Burbank Airport)

contact: Nick Mitchell for early drop off of equipment. <Nick.Mitchell@technicolor.com>


Food?? Sign in Table?


March 8 (Monday) start at 8 am - 12 noon for equipment set-up

Noon - 4pm Demos - 3D and pre-testing of CPL playback.


March 9 (Tuesday)  - Need for sign-up sheets.

Main#1: 10 am Open Demo #1

Main#2: 1 pm  Open Demo #2 [Out by 5 pm]

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Section 3 - Info for equipment providers

For those providing equipment for the March ISDCF Demo, here is some info:


The DCP's should be ready by February 8 (complete list on the web)

Set up is on March 8 (Monday) from 9am to noon

Equipment can be delivered prior to set up - please coordinate with Joe Hart (Technicolor)

3D demos (not invited public) will start at noon and last about an hour.

DCP pre-shows of all three systems will continue until 4pm.


Tuesday morning (8am?) we will continue pre-shows and final set up for the "public" shows (including intro powerpoint and logistics).


Two public shows: Tuesday at 10am and Tuesday at 1pm. We want to be out by 5pm (or earlier). 


Any questions, please give Jerry a call/email.


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Section 4 - In the Booth

What’s in the booth:


Servers can support ghostbusting


Projectors:

        TI-2K-Series2 (Brian) YES with Cinelink 2

        TI-Series1 (brand? Christie?)

        Sony 320 (Susie) and server

Servers for TI:

    DoReMi

    XDC

    GDC (?)


In the theater:

Rear window closed caption (USL?)

USL glasses?

USL hand-held?

USL HI/VI headphones?



All playback should have on-screen subtitles matching one of the closed caption tracks, routing of HI/VI to channels 15/16. Visibility using different closed caption devices in the theater.


Set up: TI-Series 1, Sony system, Two servers for TI (DoReMi, XDC?), Sony server for Sony. Headphones that can tune to one of two channels-harold will provide, Rear window closed captions, eye wear closed captions (40 units), other closed captions (40 units), Encrypted Content 20 minutes (including reel boundary) SMPTE-DCP with open subtitles (including some PNG) and closed captions tracks (at least 3 tracks), HI/VI tracks (USL) and reflectors


Technicolor Interoperability Test Center (ITC)

Technical Notes for Guest Equipment for the ISDCF SMPTE Package Demo

AUDIO

SERVERS

Audio output should be provided on 8 male XLR cables providing balanced AES signals.

Your output cables should be 6’ long to ensure that they can reach the audio switch inputs.

This applies to all servers, whether rack mounted or embedded.

The assignments are 1/2=L/R 3/4=C/sub 5/6=Ls/Rs 7/8=Le/Re, 9/10,11/12, 13/14=unused, 15/16=HI/VI.

Since our theatre is actually 5.1 EX, Le & Re are actually Back-Left-Surround and Back-Right-Surround.

We have an audio switch that will select among the various AES sources, but NOT change any channel assignment.

If your server and cable provides the wrong gender, please supply female-to-female barrels.

If your server and cable provides unbalanced outputs (including coax), please provide the appropriate transformers – we do NOT have sufficient spares.

HI/VI DELIVERY

HI/VI presentation equipment should be prepared to accept a single AES source coming from a balanced female XLR outlet.  (We are not currently planning for more than one piece of HI/VI equipment.  If multiple pieces of equipment are vying for this one signal, let us know in advance so that we can provide splitting).

CLOSED CAPTIONS

We have a single Rear Window Display installed in the theatre.

The Rear Window Display cable is run into our booth and drops in the server racks

The cable is terminated as DB-9, female, 3-wire.

Servers or interface units should provide a DB-9, male output for direct connection.

We have a service loop sufficient for devices to be installed in our racks, but not for a projector-embedded server to reach.

(if a projector-embedded server requires a direct connection to the Rear Window Display, a 50’ extension cable should be brought).

NETWORK ADDRESSES

Server IP addresses:

11.255.5.39 XDC

11.255.5.59 (available if there’s additional server coming)

11.255.5.69 Sony

11.255.5.79 Doremi

DLP Projector IP address (accessible to only one server at a time):

11.255.5.156 (NEC)

11.255.5.157 (TI head inside NEC)

Closed Subtitles Server (accessible to only one server at a time):

11.255.5.58

If more equipment is being provided that requires IP addresses, please let us know in advance and we will update this list.

KEYBOARD & MONITOR

We have a KVM switch available for rack-mounted servers.  It offers a DB-15 VGA connector (for an LCD monitor) and PS2 or USB (for keyboard and track ball).  We have two monitors which can access any of the three (or more) servers.  This means, with three servers, at least one is always not being monitored.  If your server requires different monitor/keyboard combinations, bring them.

BOOTH ACCESS

Equipment deliveries have drive up access to a 6’4” dock.  We do not have a forklift and the dock is higher than most lift gates we’ve seen (which is a lot).  Come prepared with an appropriate ramp or your own contingent of Marines, if your equipment would otherwise have difficulty ascending a flight of stairs with a 90° turn.  We do not have staff available to assist with heavy lifting.  Most of you have been through this, it hasn’t changed.

There is wheelchair access to the theatre, but not to the projection booth.

CONTACT & WAYFINDING INFORMATION

Nick Mitchell (primary contact)
(818) 324-4418 (mobile)

Mark Huber (for specific facilities questions)
(818) 522-2948 (mobile)

Bill Redmann
(818) 260-4931 (desk)

The ITC is located at 2345 Ontario St., Burbank, CA  (See map)

Access for deliveries is shown in the attached map.  Parking is limited to one delivery vehicle at a time (most of the parking is reserved for other tenants).

Parking for the ISDCF Demonstration is at the Marriot (né Hilton) and Convention Center.  Park in the corner near the ITC.


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Section 5 - The Content

What’s is the content --  6-8 DCP packages

Goal: February 8 all DCP’s received... SMPTE-KDM 2 month key


Delivered:

    1. BulletFox 1 (Jumper) - 2K resolution - 5.1 audio - Interop-DCP - Open Subtitles (no closed captions, HI or VI) JUMPER_TLR-4i_F_EN-EN_US-13_51_2K_TCF_20100127_TCF

    2. BulletFox 2 (Avatar) - 2K resolution - 7.1 audio - SMPTE-DCP, Open subtitles, CC (3), (fake) HI / VI  AVATAR_TLR-14_S_EN-EN_US-13_71-ES-FR-EN_2K_TCF_20100210_TCF

    3. BulletFox 3 (Avatar) - 4K resolution - 5.1 audio - SMPTE-DCP, Open subtitles, CC (3), (No HI / VI) AVATAR_TLR-15_S_EN-EN_US-13_51-ES-FR-EN_4K_TCF_20100208_TCF

    4. BulletFox 4 (Ice Age 3D) 3D, 5.1 audio, SMPTE-DCP, no subtitles or HI/VI  ICE-AGE-3D_TST-2_F_EN-XX_US-PG_51_2K_TCF_20100127_TCF

    5. BulletParamount Main Feature (Beowulf/Technicolor)  - 5.1 audio, SMPTE-DCP,  Open subtitles, CC (3), (fake) HI / VI - 4 reels with supplemental package Technicolor Encoded has been delivered

  2. Not yet delivered:

    1. BulletParamount Main Feature (Beowulf/Deluxe)  - 5.1 audio, SMPTE-DCP,  Open subtitles, CC (3), (fake) HI / VI - 4 reels with supplemental package

    2. BulletSony Logo - 7.1


What Aspect Ratio? All aspect ratio’s accepted. Full package on display on the screen 2048x1080.


(Early availability of “Game Plan” in SMPTE-DCP from Disney through Nick Mitchell <Nick.Mitchell@technicolor.com> for testing)


(A) The following packaged in a SMPTE-DCP (Paramount)

    1. •20 minute of content with at least 2 reel boundaries (2D NOT 3D content) in 2K resolution (four 5 min reels)

    2. •Open subtitle stream that includes both timed text and PNG subtitles. It should have some subtitles that cross over a reel boundary

    3. •Closed caption stream #1 (timed text) that exactly matches the open subtitle stream (even the content that is presented in PNG format)

    4. •Closed caption stream #2 (timed text) any content - another language?

    5. •Closed caption stream #3 (timed text) yet another language stream

    6. •Primary audio stream 48K, 5.1 channels

    7. •Hearing Impaired audio stream (in the HI channel)

    8. •Visually impaired audio stream (in the VI channel)


(B) Trailer#1 with open subtitles in an Interop-DCP package. 5.1 audio. Any length 2K resolution. (Fox)  KDM


(C) Feature#2-2K 2K resolution with 5.1 audio, open subtitles and 3 closed captions in a SMPTE-DCP package. (fox)


(D) Feature#2-4K (matching Trailer#2-2K) 4K resolution with 5.1 audio, open subtitles and 3 closed captions in a SMPTE-DCP package. (fox)


(E) 4K trailer with 7.1 audio, open subtitles, 2 closed captions in a SMPTE-DCP package HI?/VI? (Sony)


  1. (G)3D SMPTE-DCP package - 10 minutes, no closed captions, no subtitles, only primary audio. No Ghost-busting in master. (Fox - Ice Age)


removed...


  1. (H)3D Interop-DCP package - trailers from paramount - Beowulf


The open subtitles will match one of the closed caption stream

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Section 6 - Show Play Lists

What are the Show Play Lists available:


3D Demo (Monday “private” showing) (20 minutes playtime - 3 systems - minimum 1 hour)

Load: 3D SMPTE-DCP Trailer (no ghostbusted), 3D Interop-DCP trailer (no ghostbusted), 2D SMPTE-DCP trailer on all three servers

Playlist: 5.1 audio, no closed captions, no HI/VI... 2D SMPTE-DCP Trailer, 3D Interop-DCP trailer, 3D SMPTE-DCP trailer

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SMPTE Demo

Load all servers with (A) through (E) (Do we need (F)?)


Playlist Main- 5.1 audio, HI/VI on, Subtitles ON, All three closed captions ON (32 minutes playtime 3 systems minimum 2 hours

  1. (B)- (E) - (C) - (D) - (A)  in English: Interop Trailer, 4K SMPTE trailer in 7.1, 2K SMPTE Trailer, 4K SMPTE trailer, Main feature SMPTE



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Section 7 - Schedule for Open Demos

  1. 1)Welcome powerpoint slide show


  1. 2)30 minute show play list ABCDE on TI-Series 2 projector - server 1

    1. 1)Open Subtitles on

    2. 2)Closed captions on

    3. 3)Headphones listening for VI and HI

  2. 3)30 minute show play list ABCDE on Sony projector

    1. 1)Open subtitles on

    2. 2)Closed captions on

    3. 3)Headphones listening for VI and HI

  3. 4)30 minute show play list ABCDE on TI-Series 2 projector - server 2

    1. 1)Open Subtitles on

    2. 2)Closed captions on

    3. 3)Headphones listening for VI and HI

  4. 5)The upgrade path for everyone

  5. 6)Discussion and Q&A

  6. 7)Tour of booth


You can now register for the event. We have limited space in each demo time. This is for technical demonstration. It will show playback of SMPTE-DCP of clips.


We will limit each session to 100 people max. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND! If you register and can not attend, please send a change via comment field below. Separate entry for each attendee. This is not an automated process. Jerry gets emails and updates an excel sheet. You may also let us know if you are participating in the setup day (or helping).


If your main interest is in closed captions, there will be a Closed caption demo at SHOWEST!!! This ISDCF demo will be technical and focused on SMPTE-DCP, not focused on CC equipment!


March 17, NATO demonstration at ShoWest
This will be held in Ballys South Tower, in the 3nd floor Las Vegas meeting rooms, from 10am to 12pm. More information go HERE

A demonstration will be held at Show Canada in April.  This demonstration is planned to be held in a theatre, but details are still in discussion

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