DVD 101: DVD FAQs on DVD Duplication and DVD Replication
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CD/DVD package that fit your schedule
As the holidays are approaching, everyone is trying to beat the clock to get the products out in time. The only question is if this can be done in time. However our answer will always be ABSOLUTELY! Depending on your project schedule, there will be a right package option..Read More
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Blockbuster closes stores, continues battle with Netflix
Netflix is projecting to have 20 million customers by 2011 and DVD vending machines by Redbox can be found in a McDonald's restaurant near you. As these new avenues of movie rental become the standard, industry leaders like Blockbuster and Movie Gallery are forced to rethink their strategies..Read More
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Warner Music launches DVD albums
The music industry's latest attempt to recapture diminishing consumer demand of CDs is the introduction of the DVD album. This format will include the digital album, along with extras such as music videos and photos, on a standard DVD..Read More
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Sample timeline for DVD replication authoring project
Many first-timers are not clear on why a well-planned DVD authoring and replication project takes months go complete. We have provided here a typical project schedule that highlight the important milestones and tasks..Read More
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How to save time and money for do-it-yourself designs
 We have compiled a list of most committed mistakes for artwork designs. If you are designing your own packaging and labels, be sure to read this first! Read More
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Beyond HD and Blu-Ray
As the curtain closes on the 2006 NABSHOW, we see the future of video formats and distribution to be so much more than HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. We'll tell you what has caught our eyes..Read More
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Top 10 Common Mistakes on a CD/DVD Release
We've all been there before, the first time for a CD/DVD production might be tough, but we saved you the trouble by showing you the most common mistakes that you can avoid... Read More
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Introduction to DVD Menu Creation
A DVD menu consists of a background (still or motion) and an overlay layer (button highlights). It can be conveniently created by using Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to get started... Read More
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Introduction to DVD Authoring
 What are the different areas involved in DVD authoring? If you are new to this, what is DVD authoring? Read More
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Make a skip-free DVD master
Here's the burning question, how do you ensure the disc you made will not skip or freeze on playback? While there are no guarantees that a duplicated DVD-R will play on EVERY DVD player, here are a few pointers to ensure the highest percentage of compatibility... Read More
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Ready for more DVD formats?
Just as we are starting to be comfortable with the current DVD formats, there are more on the way! Here is a brief look at what we can expect next in the realm of DVD formats... Read More
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DVD Disc Face Design
What is the difference between offset and silkscreen? What about spot vs process colors? How do you choose? What are the things to note when designing a CD / DVD disc face? Read More
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Preparing DVD Art
What is bleed? What about white base/flood? If you are new to this then check out our most commonly used design terms glossary... Read More
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Preparing DVD Master
It might be trivial to write about this. However a master that is poorly prepared and kept is indeed a waste of time and effort! So, we have to at least talk about it once... Read More
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First Time DVD Encoding
Bit Rates: is higher the better? How do you determine how much to fit on a DVD? See what our experts say... Read More
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DVD Movies On Mini
You can take pretty much anything on the road these days, music, email..what about movies? The latest trend is DVD movies on mini... Read More
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DVD Formats and Standards
In the world of DVDs, there are many coexistent formats and standards, including DVD+R / DVD-R, NTSC / PAL, Replication / Duplication... Read More
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UPC Barcode, Soundscan, Videoscan
So now that you have received the free barcode from Hellman Production, how does it translate into tracking your CD or DVD sales? Read More
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DVD Video Protection
Many now consider copy protecting their DVDs a crucial part of the project. It is equally important to understand how it works and the different options for the money to be well spent... Read More
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What is DVD Replication?
Replication is the process that transfers the data from the source master to CD or DVD discs. It's often talked about with 'Duplication', and it is a common misconception that they are the same... Read More
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