HELP- Definitions

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Definitions

Duplication (CD/DVD):
Duplication is a completely different process than replication, in that duplication “burns” the information onto a pre-made DVD-R or CD-R. Duplication is a faster process and tends to be the most cost effective choice when dealing with 500 discs or less.

"How does the process work?"
Duplication starts with a duplication ready master CD/DVD. The master is then transferred over to a duplication tower hard drive and then copied over to the tower’s slave drives to burn the discs. Once the discs are copied with the master’s information they are ready for printing. We offer both high quality direct to disc digital and thermal printing. We also, have a wide assortment of packaging options for both DVDs and CDs.

Replication(CD/DVD):
Replicated discs are manufactured from a stamper/glass master versus pre-made CD-Rs or DVD-Rs.

"How does the process work?"
Replication begins much like duplication does, but is a completely different process after that. Again, we start with a master disc, only this way we create what is called a “stamper”, instead of duplicating the discs in towers. From the “stamper”, we then manufacture the disc copies, using plastics, metals, and bonding agents.

DUPLICATION VS. REPLICATION
Advantages of Duplication:

• Faster turn times
• More cost effective on orders 500 pieces or less
• Can be done for quantities of as few as 1 disc
• Can be burned with the masters information at any time

Advantages of Replication:

• More cost effective on larger runs (500+)
• Higher quality discs with a longer life span
• No compatibility issues

Other Helpful Definitions:

Stamper:
A stamper is digital mirror image of your master disc that is used in a press taking plastics, metals, and bonding agents to actually stamp a copy of the disc.

CD-R/DVD-R:
Discs that are pre-made as recordable (R) media. This means they are made as blank material that can be recorded on at a later date, unlike replicated discs.

Mastering:
Authoring:
Open Captioning:
Closed Captioning:

VIDEO STANDARDS:

NTSC (National Television Committe)- USA STANDARD *Color system using 4.43mhz for color frequency *525 Scan Lines/30 frames per second.

PAL (Phase Alternation Line) *625 Scan Lines/25 frames per second. *Color system using 3.58mhz for color frequency

SECAM (Systeme Electronique couleure) *625 Scan Lines/25 frames per second.

PRINTING TERMS:
Panel:
Tray Card: Refers to the printed item that fits in the back of a standard size jewel case.
J-Card: Refers to the printed item that fits into the front of a standard or slim sized jewel case.

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