What is easyDCP Player + NE and why is this product available?

The easyDCP Player + NE is a special version of the easyDCP Player +.
The additional designation "NE" means No Export.

In this special version of easyDCP Player + NE all export options for a DCP have been removed.

At customer's request, the export functionality was removed for a secured use within studios and post-productions. So the encrypted playback of DCPs can also be made possible for non-production departments or external employees without hesitation, since the lack of an export function means that DCPs cannot be exported or converted into other video formats.

In some use cases, this version is also installed for playback in cinemas. Due to the removed export functions, some film distributors are ready to provide KDMs for an easyDCP Player + NE.

If you intend to use it in the cinema, we recommend to get confirmation from your distributor(s) in advance whether they are ready to create KDMs for an easyDCP Player + NE.
easyDCP Player+ (NE) is combliant to DCI specification but it is not a DCI certified playback unit. 

Note: When using roaming operation, mixed use of easyDCP Player + and easyDCP Player + NE is also possible.

How to get the easyDCP Player+ NE: Please download the whole easyDCP Plus Package. The download contains the easyDCP Player+ NE Installer.

This FAQ describes important changes related to security enhancements in the latest updates of the macOS 15 and Windows 10-2H22 operating systems. It is required that affected users of easyDCP Plus and IMF Studio update to version 4.2.4 (or higher).

A key point here is that existing signer and server certificates must be replaced with the update to version 4.2.4 (or higher). As a result, previously received KDMs (Key Delivery Messages) or DKDMs (Distribution Key Delivery Messages) become invalid. 
Users should prepare accordingly and ensure that previous KDMs/DKDMs may need to be renewed after this update.

This affects both online and offline-activated easyDCP Plus and IMF Studio 4.2.4 (or higher) applications. 

Procedure for online activation:

• The new 4.2.4 (or higher) application starts as usual with online registration.
• After entering the access data, this message appears: 

• After confirming the “OK” button, the new certificates are created and loaded automatically. 

Procedure for licenses used with offline activation:

• The new easyDCP applications always start with the online activation mode for the first time during the update (even if previous versions ≤ 4.2.3 were already installed in offline mode).
• Switch to demo mode and carry out a offline activation.
• By reactivating, you will receive a License & Certificate Data Set with new certificates. 

This update is also recommended for users who are not yet using the updated operating systems. As far as the operating system allows, you can use earlier easyDCP Plus and/or IMF Studio versions in parallel to the new version and continue to use the previous certificates. 
 

We would also like to take attention to the current compatibility information:
EASYDCP PLUS AND IMF STUDIO OS COMPATIBILITY NOTES

If you require individual support, please contact info@easydcp.com