GDC Celebrates 25 Years with the Relocation of the Beijing Office

HONG KONG, Decemeber 11, 2024 — GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that it celebrated the historic milestone of its 25th anniversary and the 16th anniversary of GDC Beijing in October 2024, coinciding with the relocation of its Beijing office. The newly expanded operational space enables GDC to meet growing business demands and promote technological innovation. The new office is ideally located within the China Film Equipment Company building complex, ensuring convenience and proximity to major stakeholders in the Chinese film industry. This collaboration fosters a strategic industrial cluster that supports the growth of Chinese cinema.

As a vital pillar of GDC China, the Beijing office has played a significant role in GDC’s history. It serves as a strategic hub for GDC’s deep engagement with the Chinese cinema market and stands as a testament to the robust development of the Chinese film industry. This relocation reinforces GDC’s commitment to the Chinese market, aiming to provide stronger support and assurance to the region with the world’s largest box office.

“Looking ahead, GDC will continue to deliver top-notch digital cinema solutions with renewed enthusiasm and elevated professional standards,” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC Technology Limited. “We eagerly look forward to collaborating with more partners to witness the exciting new chapter of the Beijing office and to create a promising future for the digital cinema industry together.”

GDC Beijing Post-Production Lab

The new GDC Beijing office includes an independent “GDC Beijing Post-Production Lab” that aims to provide end-to-end solutions for all stages of the film life cycle. Clients can arrange visits to experience professional theatre equipment and high-quality audio-visual effects.

The upgraded “GDC Beijing Post-Production Lab” adheres to the “Cinema Architectural Design Standards”. It features professional film production and screening equipment, supporting playback in multiple sound formats. Equipped with the SR-1000 Integrated Media Block and DTS audio processor, the lab offers DTS:X for immersive audio that meets international standards, along with DTS Surround Cinema and basic 5.1/7.1 setups. It provides optimal conditions for diverse audio technology testing.

The professional team at the “GDC Beijing Post-Production Lab” is well-versed in international standards, providing content providers and cinemas with efficient one-stop content services and technical support, including:

• Creative Services: image and audio editing, mixing.
• Localization Services: digital cinema mastering, mastering, quality control.
• DCP Distribution Services: content encryption, packaging, and duplication.

The upgrade and construction of the “GDC Beijing Post-Production Lab” not only signifies our commitment to providing more comprehensive, professional, and high-quality audiovisual technical services to our clients, establishing a solid foundation for high-quality film works but also demonstrates GDC’s significant growth in the film industry.

Commitment to the Cinema Industry

For the past 25 years, GDC China has been leading the way in digital cinema, offering numerous solutions to clients around the globe. From digital cinema media servers to DTS:X for IAB immersive audio solutions and LED cinema media servers, GDC has been instrumental in every technological advancement within the industry