Frequently Asked Questions
DVD stands for Digital Video Disc Or Digital Versatile Disc. A DVD is an optical disc encoded with video and/or data and has the same appearance and dimensions of a CD but holds from 7 to 26 times more information.
DVD-Video contains video programs and is primarily viewed on TV.
DVD-Audio can provide higher quality stereo than CD and can be played on home decks, car and portable players.
DVD-ROM contains computer data. It works much like a high capacity CD-ROM and is used almost exclusively in computers.
The DVD-ROM has four main capacities:
- DVD-5: single sided/single layer (4.7GB)
- DVD-9: single sided/dual layer (8.5GB)
- DVD-10: double sided/single layer (9.4GB)
- DVD-18: double sided/dual layer (17GB)
Regional DVD codes are used to prevent playback of discs in various geographical regions. These codes are mostly supported by the movie industry and rarely used outside of it.
There are 8 regional DVD codes:
- U.S., Canada, U.S. Territories
- Europe, South Africa, Japan, and Middle East
- Southeast Asia and East Asia
- Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands
- Africa, Eastern Europe, Indian, North Korea, and Mongolia
- China
- Reserved
- Special venues (airplanes, cruise ships, etc.)
The creation of a DVD can be simple or complicated, subject to your goals. In general, you need to collect, create
and capture video, audio and data assets. The video and audio data is then compressed using software and a computer with an MPEG-2 encoder. Next menus,
titles, submenus, subtitles and audio tracks are multiplexed. A DVD-R master is then created. Finally, mastering and pressing of the discs are done in a
manufacturing process similar to the creation of CDs.
CSS (Content Scrambling System) is an encryption scheme that prevents Hollywood movies from being digitally copied.
Entire books have been written to explain this often overcomplicated question. It comes down to two simple words; burned and pressed.
Duplicated discs are burned, the same way you do on your PC at home. Pressed discs are injection molded with your information on them. The main difference
is consistency. Burns can vary ever so slightly depending on the blank discs used, and the drive used to burn them. Replicated discs are always identical
to the stamper/glass master. There’s a saying in this business “If one is good, they’re all good. If one’s bad, they’re
all bad.”
Both. Anything under 1000 will be duplicated, over 1000 will be replicated.
Turn times can vary greatly depending on the product ordered, and what is happening when your order is placed.
Typical turn time for bulk discs and stock packaging items is 5-7 working days. For our most popular custom printed items you can add another
5-7 working days. If you’re looking for something unique the range can be anywhere from 3 weeks, to 3 months depending on exactly what
you’re needs are. We’re always here to try and meet your needs, whatever they may be so if you need a quicker turn don’t hesitate to ask.
Artwork can be submitted by sending in a disc, via email, or by ftp upload. If you would like to use our ftp please
contact your representative so we can get you setup with a user name and password. If you need info on what formats are acceptable take a peek
at our handy ORDER CHECKLIST.
We don’t have a minimum. We can handle anything from ten to ten million. However, our minimum for replicated discs is 1000 pcs.
Call iDEA Media to speak with a CD/DVD replication specialist: 866.326.3416
Request a Quote Form. Fill out our online request a quote form and a CD/DVD replication specialist will contact you. ONLINE FORM
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