Thanks to smaller, more powerful and more
affordable chips, technology of every variety that once was available
to only the largest corporations is now within reach of nearly any size
business, and many consumers for home usage. First it was computers and
digital printers--now DVD duplication systems have become an affordable
commodity.
DVD duplication is a awesome technology. If you want
an extra copy of a movie you bought, or want to produce backup copies
of your games, DVD`s or VHS tapes, this is your solution. DVD
duplication is similar to the process used to print information on a
CD. It`s a burn-and-print technology that involves very little set-up
and is quite simple using some of the new software that is currently
available.
The technology to reproduce DVDs, once available to
productions studios and giant corporations, is now available at
affordable prices for businesses and organizations both large and
small. Churches, in particular, are using this new media technology.
`In the past, churches recorded sermons and music on cassette,` recalls
Tony van Veen, Disc Makers` Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
`These tapes often lacked quality and took hours, even days, to
reproduce. Today, with consumer demand for quality, and the popularity
of DVDs, churches must embrace this new technology or risk falling
behind.`
Even if you do not want to become and independent film
maker, DVD duplication is useful for a multitude of reasons. Maybe you
would like to create a training product demonstration, a Power Point
presentation for work, or make a how-to-video to help employees
understand new software. Perhaps you want to video the annual company
softball game/picnic and give copies to everyone. Or you would like to
provide a DVD of your wedding ceremony to each of your guests. With
prices starting below $1,600, these new technical marvels are fast
becoming a main stay in many businesses.
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A popular place to buy and sell DVD duplicators is on
the auction site ebay. Be sure to check with the seller reputation and
user comments for reliability. The seller repuation is found to the
right of the ebay listing under the "Meet the Seller" heading. Here you
can find the user's rating, quality feedback and messages posted by buyers of previous products. Below I have found a few high quality pioneer DVD Duplicators for you.
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A money-saving word of
advice: DVD duplication and DVD-ROM replication sound similar, but
there is an important distinction. The burn-and-print duplication
process is the way to go for short runs--usually fewer than 1,000
copies. However, if you are a major player and need more than 1,000
copies duplication will end up being an expensive choice. DVD-ROM
replication is a more cost effective method of producing large
quantities. The company you select will produce a `master` disc, then
`press` copies that are perfect duplicates of your original.
Another
tip: DVDs are not immortal. The thin aluminum layer that reflects the
light of the player`s laser, is susceptible to oxidation which causes
the discs to `rot`. Never use off-the-shelf markers or ball point pens
to write on the discs or labels. Most markers contain chemicals which
create oxidation, allows air to penetrate the aluminum, which is eaten
up much like iron rusts in open air. Special pens are now sold which
are made specifically for writing on media.
Whether you choose
to purchase your own DVD duplication system or `farm out` your project
to a professional duplication service be sure to do some comparison
shopping. No matter what your project or how many copies you need,
there is the precise product or service out there for you.
Author Info:
Larry Denton is a retired history teacher having taught 33 years at
Hobson High in Hobson, Montana. He is currently Vice President of Elfin
Enterprises, Inc., an Internet business providing information and
resources on a variety of topics.
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