DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives)

Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) is a standards organization founded by major Hollywood studios to establish uniform specifications for digital cinema equipment. Its goal is to ensure high-quality, consistent movie playback across cinemas worldwide by defining technical standards for digital projectors, servers, and content security. This helps movie studios reliably distribute films digitally while maintaining image and sound quality, durability, and protection against piracy. In essence, DCI creates the technical blueprint that allows digital movies to be shown reliably and securely on different systems, ensuring a seamless viewing experience for audiences everywhere.