What is DDP 2.0? DDP (Disc Description Protocol) is an image of the disc, essentially a “virtual disc”. It can then be burned onto a DVD-R as DATA. The file format is acceptable to replication companies as master for replication. It eliminates the need for a DLT drive. Some of the reasons where exporting to [...]
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What is DDP 2.0? Can it be created using DVD Studio Pro?
May 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Creating content
Tags:ACP·copy protection·ddp·dual layer DVD·DVD studio pro·dvd-9·macrovision·ripguard
Create RipGuard compatible master with DVD-R
January 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Creating content
Because of the high level of protection RipGuard-MOD provides, not all Authoring programs create DVDs that are ‘compliant’ enough to be protected, and that is why DLT is the preferred master for this copy protection technology. Every Authoring program is different, and Macrovision RipGuard adhers very closely to the DVD Forum specifications for quality control, [...]
What is title safe area?
August 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Creating content
Title safe is the area in which all visual elements in the video (video and text alike) can be placed so it will be visible on all viewing formats. Often times title safe issues occur because people can see everything just fine on their monitors. Problems with title safe often occur with tube televisions (an [...]
Tags:editing·lcd tv·title safe·tube tv
Why doesn’t my DVD look as good as the original high-definition footage I shot?
August 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Creating content
What expectation should you have on the video quality of your DVD? First, DVD is standard definition, which means it will not have the same image quality as their original high definition source. Second, picture quality will vary on the viewing format. Different televisions and monitors are calibrated differently depending on the preference of the [...]
How can I fix title safe issues?
August 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Creating content
Title safe issues are best fixed in the editing process. Simply have the editor revise the frame layout so everything can appear onscreen. There is generally a title safe function in editing programs which shows a title safe outline to adhere to. If taking the video back to the editor is out of the question, [...]
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What file formats are on my DVD? Can I drag and drop them into my video editing software?
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Creating content
A DVD consist of two folders- a Video_TS folder and an Audio_TS folder- occasionally there might be additional folders, but those would contain extra elements, such as documents and other ROM contents. To assemble the final DVD, all files are transcoded to mpeg2 (for video) and ac3 (for audio). You cannot drag and drop files [...]
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Creating a corporate marketing disc for maximum compatibility
June 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Creating content
When creating a disc for marketing purposes, not only the content itself is the main attraction, but the ease of use and compatibility will make or break the campaign. When starting the process, we recommend considering the following: 1. What type of content will it be? Are you presenting a video or audio? Does it [...]
Tags:cd-rom·compatibility·dvd video·dvd-rom·enhanced cd·mac·marketing disc·pc
Before you submit a CD/DVD master..
October 25th, 2008 · No Comments · Creating content, Videos
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Saving disc image using Toast
June 25th, 2008 · No Comments · Creating content
The safest way to send CD audio or CD-Rom content electronically is saving it as a disc image. A disc image is a copy of a CD all wrapped in one file. Instead of sending the individual songs or tracks all you’ll be sending is one file. Once the image file is created, it is [...]
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