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MIST

Paid Windows

What MIST is

MIST is a Windows mastering and distribution solution from Marquise Technologies for preparing content for digital cinema, broadcast, and OTT. It handles workflows from camera RAW material and dailies through finishing and delivery, with color grading, editing, and conforming tools. Deliverable formats include DCP, DCDM, IMF, AS-11, AS-02, and Dolby Mezzanine. Its color workflow can combine color spaces on one timeline, output directly to XYZ, manage raw parameters, and use ACES 1.2 through dailies and mastering. Supported HDR formats include Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Cinema. For audio, MIST supports master creation and QC for Dolby Atmos theater, DTS-X, and ADM workflows. QC tools include image and audio scopes, EBU R128 loudness measurement, soundfield management, and PDF or XML reports. NDI supports playout and capture, while SMPTE ST-2110 works through video I/O boards. MIST can automate naming and file organization for Netflix IMF, GAM, and NAM deliveries, including manifests or sidecars during encoding. Rendering can be offloaded to another server on site or in the cloud. MIST Studio adds HDR and IMF mastering, Dolby Vision Editorial and QC, Dolby Atmos theater support, background rendering, and capture to MIST Prime functionality.

Who it suits

MIST suits post-production facilities and digital film labs that need mastering, QC, and transcoding for cinema, broadcast, or online delivery. It is also relevant to teams working with RAW, HDR, ACES, or multichannel audio workflows on Windows.

What it does well

Supports DCP, DCDM, IMF, AS-11, AS-02, and Dolby Mezzanine deliverables.
Handles Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Cinema.
Provides QC scopes, EBU R128 measurement, and PDF or XML reports.
Automates file organization and manifests for Netflix IMF, GAM, and NAM.
Rendering can be offloaded to another server on site or in the cloud.

What to know first

Windows is the listed platform.
Pricing requires contacting Marquise Technologies.
JPEG2000 decoding with a GPU requires two GPUs of the same model.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
MIST Studio	Contact Marquise Technologies for further information · Includes MIST Prime functionality · DCP HDR mastering · IMF mastering · Dolby Vision Editorial & QC · Dolby Atmos theater support · Background rendering · Capture	On request
MIST Prime	Contact Marquise Technologies for further information · Dailies management · Advanced color grading · Editing and conforming · ACES workflow · HDR conversions · DCP mastering	On request

As marquise-tech.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the MIST website.
Request a demo from Marquise Technologies.
Contact Marquise Technologies for pricing and plan information.
Use a Windows 11 64-bit system that meets the hardware requirements.
If using a GPU for JPEG2000 decoding, use two GPUs of the same model.

Verdict

Choose MIST if your team needs mastering and QC across digital cinema, broadcast, or OTT formats, with color, HDR, and audio workflows in one solution. Contact Marquise Technologies for pricing and a demo. Teams should look elsewhere if they need a platform other than Windows.

Questions

What does MIST cost?

Pricing is available on request from Marquise Technologies.

Which platforms does MIST support?

Windows is the listed platform. The hardware requirements page specifies Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit.

What is included in MIST Studio?

MIST Studio includes MIST Prime functionality, DCP HDR mastering, IMF mastering, Dolby Vision Editorial and QC, Dolby Atmos theater support, background rendering, and capture.

What does MIST Prime include?

MIST Prime includes dailies management, advanced color grading, editing and conforming, ACES workflow, HDR conversions, and DCP mastering.

Can MIST work with HDR and camera RAW?

Yes. HDR finishing and camera RAW support are listed. Supported HDR formats include Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Cinema.

How can I get started with MIST?

Marquise Technologies invites prospective customers to request a demo. Its product page also provides [email protected].

Facts from MIST's own pages

Audio: MIST supports master creation and QC for Dolby Atmos theater, DTS-X, and ADM audio workflows. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Color management: MIST supports mixing color spaces in one timeline, direct XYZ output, raw parameter management, and ACES 1.2 workflows from dailies to DCP and IMF deliverables. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Delivery automation: For Netflix IMF, GAM, and NAM, MIST creates required naming conventions and automatically organizes files and creates manifests or sidecars during encoding. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Editing tools: MIST includes advanced color grading, editing, and conforming capabilities alongside dailies-to-mastering workflows. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Formats: The product page lists DCP, DCDM, IMF, AS-11, AS-02, and Dolby Mezzanine among supported deliverable types. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
HDR: Listed HDR formats include Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Cinema. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Nyon, Switzerland · marquise-tech.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: MIST supports NDI for playout and capture and SMPTE ST-2110 through video I/O boards. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Intended customers: Marquise Technologies says it serves post-production facilities and digital film labs with mastering, QC, and transcoding solutions for digital cinema, broadcast, and online content. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: MIST is a mastering and distribution solution for creating deliverables for digital cinema, broadcast, and OTT, from RAW data to DCP or IMF. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
QC and reports: Its QC tools include image scopes, EBU R128 loudness measurement, audio scopes, soundfield management, and PDF or XML reports. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Remote workflows: MIST can offload rendering to another server on location or in the cloud. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support and sales: The maker invites prospective customers to request a demo and directs users to its support platform; its product page lists [email protected]. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026
System requirement: The hardware requirements page specifies Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit and says two GPUs of the same model are required when a GPU is used for JPEG2000 decoding. · marquise-tech.com, 8 Oct 2026

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