DVD and CD Duplication Services

DVD and CD Duplication Services

Benefits of Our Duplication Services

• We have a variety of equipment that we can use to test, duplicate, label, and package DVDs and CDs.
• Our knowledge of the content and methods used to duplicate media allows us to meet customer requirements.

Duplication Services Process

1. Document project requirements with customer.
2. We verify that the submitted DVD or CD plays properly.
3. If required, we perform DVD Authoring to produce customer-provided video files into a DVD-video format on DVD-R (or DVD+R) format and a hard disk image.
4. Design and print DVD disc labels and DVD Box packaging
5. Perform a one-off run to create a sample for the customer.
6. Test and review the sample output. Get customer approval.
7. Bulk scale duplication of DVD onto deliverable media.
8. Inkjet print label onto surface of the disc.
9. Print external packaging
10. Combine elements into deliverable product.
11. Obtain customer acceptance.

Duplication Services Details

DVD Authoring

DVD Authoring is the process of creating a DVD-video disc capable of playing in a DVD player. Our DVD Authoring expertise allows us to tailor the user experience to match your requirements. We can put together disc menus, backgrounds, and navigation that educates, entertains, and/or promotes from your video files, camcorder tapes, photos, etc.

Duplication

Duplication is the process of writing DVD-video content to a DVD-Recordable (DVD-R) disc. This process is commonly referred to as "burning". The intent is to make an exact digital copy of the original disc. There are not many options since the process is a self-contained, batch run.

• Media selection - We use Verbatim DataLife DVD-R ("DVD minus R") as a matter of standard. We also have Verbatim DVD+R ("DVD plus R") in stock. The media is surface is white inkjet printable. We can accommodate special requests for other manufacturers and other types of media. The important concept to note is that we don't the special of the month media at the local big box store. We want to control the process so that we produce readable discs at with repeatable process.

• Burn speed - We typically burn at 8x with a post burn verification step turned on. The 8x burn speed offers a good balance between speed and reliability. We can burn slower if the situation dictates, but we rarely see the need anymore. The post-burn verification step takes a little longer, but it sometimes flags discs that don't match the original as a true digital copy - we feel it is best to weed these out and discard them rather than deliver media that may not playback correctly.
  

Labeling & Packaging

We are strong believers in delivering the video production in a manner that enhances the viewer's experience. This means labeling the disc and the package that encloses the disc.

Labeling

• We inkjet print the label on the surface of the disc using the special capabilities of Primera Bravo and Epson inkjet printers. We do not write on the surface with a Sharpie or stick on a paper label.
• Typically, the information that we include on a disc label is: the movie title (and subtitle), the length of the movie (hrs:min), a logo that identifies the content as DVD-R video, producer's logo, our logo (may be omitted if desired). We can customize the content to meet your requirements.

Packaging