DMP - Content Specifications

Summary

DMP content is offered in both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) resolutions. Customers have the flexibility to choose the quality of the content they wish to experience. High definition provides a more detailed and clearer picture, enhancing the overall viewing experience, especially on larger screens. On the other hand, standard definition is a suitable option for those who may not have access to HD capabilities or prefer a lower data usage option. 

Table of Contents

1. Encode Specifications
2. Content Delivery
3. Content Protection
4. Content Order File Structure
5. Content Issues

Encode Specifications

	HD	SD
Media Format	MPEG-PS	MPEG-PS
Video Format	MPEG2	MPEG
Frame Rate	23.976 or 29.97	29.97
Resolution	1280x720	720x480
Audio	MPEG1L2	MPEG1L2
Closed Caption	EIA-608/EIA-708 (Only available in version DMP 9 or higher)	EIA-608/EIA-708
Average Movie Size	13-15GB	5-8 GB

Notes:

• Additional information about Closed Captions and Subtitles can be found here: Content - Closed Captions and Subtitles
• Trailers are not included with DMP orders unless specifically requested.

Content Delivery

There are two ways to receive content for your DMP, USB Hard Drive Delivery or Network Download via Aspera. The following link contains additional details about each method: DMP - Content Delivery

Content Protection

Swank Digital Media Player (DMP) orders are protected with Swank encryption. The DMP will automatically decrypt the content when the USB drive is connected.

Content Order File Structure

Below is the basic file structure of a DMP order with directories in bold.

• Content
  • (Order #)
    • (Shipment #)
    • (Line #)
      • (productNumber).mp4 - Content file
      • (productNumber).MediaFileInfo.json - Specifications for the content file in json format.
      • (productNumber).MediaFileInfo.xml - Specifications for the content file in xml format.
      • (language).srt - If available .srt/subtitle files will be here.
• Publicity
  • (Product#)
    • (Language) (If available publicity files will be included in this directory.)
      
      • 
    • FilmMetadata.xml - Publicity metadata for specific title.
• Schemas (schema files for the included data)
  • • 
• Content.xml - AES encrypted file for license data.
• Manifest.json - Describes the contents of the drive including where the content and publicity can be found for each item in json format.
• Manifest.xml - Describes the contents of the drive including where the content and publicity can be found for each item in xml format.
• ShipmentInformation.txt - Digital packing slip for the order.
• Update.SCR - Delimited text file for legacy decryption method.
• Installer.xml - DMP 8 update file.
• Setup.msi - DMP 8 update file.
• SysUpgrader.exe - DMP 8 update file.

Content Issues

General troubleshooting steps for content playback issues can be found here: DMP Playback Issue