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The Content Type and Version field is the area of the Naming Convention that identifies what type of content the DCP contains — whether it’s a feature, a trailer, a short subject, etc. — and what the version number is. The field can contain up to 7 characters. All content should be categorized as one of the following.

The Content Type is listed at //ContentKind:[1]

<CompositionPlaylist xmlns=”http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL”>
  …
  <ContentKind>feature</ContentKind>
  …
<CompositionPlaylist>

  1. If the scope attribute is absent, the permissible SMPTE 429-7 ContentKind values are as follows: “feature”, “trailer”, “teaser”, “test”, “rating”, “advertisement”, “short”, “transitional”, “psa”, and “policy”. If the scope attribute is present and set to http://www.smpte–ra.org/schemas/429-16/2014/CPL-Metadata#scope/content-kind, the permissible SMPTE ST 429-16 ContentKind values are as follows: “clip”, “promo” and “stereocard.” See the specification for details. ↩︎

# DCNC Code
(For CTT)		 Description ContentKind Value
(For DCP Metadata)		 ContentKind Scope
(For DCP Metadata)		 ContentKind Defining Document(s)
1 FTR A theatrical feature. feature http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
2 TLR Short (2 to 3 minutes) content promoting an upcoming theatrical feature. trailer http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
3 TSR Very short (typically less than 1 minute) content promoting an upcoming theatrical feature. teaser http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
4 TST Content used to test, calibrate or setup D-Cinema exhibition equipment. test http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
5 RTG Slate/still picture indicating the recommended age group permitted to view the content to follow. This rating is generally unique per country. rating http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
6 ADV Content promoting a product or service other than an upcoming feature. advertisement http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
7 SHR Non advertising/promotional content (3 to 15 minutes) typically before a theatrical feature. short http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
8 XSN Extremely short content (1 to 15 seconds) separating unrelated compositions. transitional http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
9 PSA Public service announcement. psa http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
10 POL Content defining the code of conduct for patrons. policy http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-7/2006/CPL#standard-content [SMPTE ST 429-7:2006]
11 CLP An excerpt from a longer piece of content that may be displayed on its own or with other clips. clip http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-16/2014/CPL-Metadata#scope/content-kind [SMPTE ST 429-16:2014]
12 PRO A piece of promotional publicity or advertising. promo http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-16/2014/CPL-Metadata#scope/content-kind [SMPTE ST 429-16:2014]
13 STR 'Please Put Your 3D Glasses On Now' card stereocard http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/429-16/2014/CPL-Metadata#scope/content-kind [SMPTE ST 429-16:2014]
14 EPS Part of a dramatic work such as a serial television program. episode http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/2067-3/2013#content-kind [SMPTE ST 2067-3:2013]
15 HLT Edited sequence of one or more memorable parts of an event, feature, episode or period of time. highlights http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/2067-3/2013#content-kind [SMPTE ST 2067-3:2013]
16 EVT Activity that happens at a given place and time, especially one of importance, including a music performance, a contest making up a sports competition. event http://www.smpte-ra.org/schemas/2067-3/2013#content-kind [SMPTE ST 2067-3:2013]