Additionally many of the new hard drive based camcorders use very heavy compression and so the video files from these type of camcorders must be DE-compressed (often a very time consuming process) before you can even begin the process of mastering a video DVD.

Generally speaking video must be digitized (imported into your computer) at a quality level at least as high,  preferably higher than is used to make a video DVD.  In order to do this you will more than likely need the services of a video tranfer company assuming you don’t have the equipmnet and know-how yourself.

If you’re planning on having copies made it’s worth mentioning here that not all duplication companies offer video to DVD transfers, so again you may need the services of a video transfer house before you can order copies of your video DVD.

If it’s a data DVD (or CD) you’re planning to duplicate one of the more important things to keep in mind is the total size of your files.

A CD holds 700 megabytes, while  a single layer DVD holds 4.7 gigabytes of information and dual layer DVDs hold 9.4 gigabytes, so you need to be sure your total file size doesn’t exceed these limits.  In fact your total file size should be at least 10 to 20 percent less than the size of disc you intend to use.  DVDs especially need room to manage your media so you simply can’t fill a disc to capacity with your data.

If you intend to put more than one file on a disc it’s also very helpful if your files are all the same format. This isn’t absolutely necessary but professional mastering will cost you less if they are and take less time if you’re doing it yourself.  Additionally file names shouldn’t contain any special characters such the @  symbol, $ dollar sign or # pound sign and shouldn’t be any longer than 32 characters.

If you’d like to know more about CD or DVD mastering visit cdcopieshalifax.com to get a free guide – 20 Things You should Know To Prevent Costly DVD and CD Duplication Mistakes.

Last but least visit mossmedialab.com for more information on disc duplication, replication and mastering.

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With DotMonster.ca you don’t have to worry about down time.  It’s up and running 99.9% of the time – it handles what your website dishes out.  No problem.  It has great tech support, through us here at Moss Media Lab or, through the DotMonster.ca homepage.  There is an icon at the top left that says live chat, and it means it.  Virtually any time of the day or night, if you have a question, click there.  You’re not waiting on hold—it’s instant messaging.

If you want to know more, just call me, Paul, at Moss Media Lab.
(902) 429-8000.

CD or DVD Duplication or DVD burning is the most common term.  It means your information is copied onto a blank recording media like a DVD-R or CD-R.  At Moss Media Lab less than 500 DVD copies are considered a small quantity.  Those numbers of CDs & DVDs are typically duplicated, since it is the most cost-effective way to produce smaller numbers of discs.  Most often, we turn your job around in two to three days but if time is of the essence, ask about our 24 hours service.

Here at Moss Media Lab, the first thing we do when you bring us your data to have DVD copies made is to do a verification check.  This is to assure you that all the information is as it should be and that there are no problems with the original.  In short, there’s no point in burning a bad CD or DVD.

Every job we run conforms to the book standard of excellence so that you are assured of the highest compatibility on the best duplication media available.  As the run is in progress, we sample your discs as the final step in quality control.

CD or DVD Replication is a more specialized service and refers to optical disc manufacturing where your video, music or data is replicated by injecting a mould with an optical grade thermoplastic polycarbonate to create a glass master.  Replication offers the highest quality and most durable method of manufacture, giving you the highest percentage in compatibility with DVD players.

Further, DVD replication is the most cost-effective solution for larger orders.  And even though the set up cost of producing a glass master may be higher, when an order is sufficiently large, the unit cost of each DVD or CD is low and therefore the cost is balanced.   Replication of media takes a little longer to produce but you’ll be surprised how quickly we can have your CD or DVD copies back in your hands.

At Moss Media Lab, our policy is to search across country for the best quality and the best price for each replication order that comes through the door.  We have established professional relationships with a number of firms whose business it is to create glass masters and we are pleased to pass on that excellence to you.

For every job, from one to several thousand DVD copies, at Moss Media Lab we use the highest grade media and state-of-the art systems.  We never take short cuts when we make DVD copies.  Our media is guaranteed to work on any machine.   It’s a point of professional pride.

AACS has established the license fee payable in yearly $500 increments rather than asking $3,000 at the time of signing the Content Provider Agreement; and you will be able to terminate your agreement at anytime. This one change makes it possible for first-time and low volume content holders to get started with BD with a very much lower start-up investment and at affordable per title costs. More info at Sonic.com