Guide To Dvd Duplication

DVD duplication is the process in which a DVD is copied either exactly as the master copy or copied in a compressed format

. The term however may also refer to any content that is copied but in most cases DVD duplication is specific to copying films from one DVD to another. There are many legal issues that arise with this process; duplication is only legal if the material that is being copied is not under copyright, or that the copier has the rights to duplicate it.

DVD stands for digital video disc or digital versatile disc and is used as a high capacity storage medium. A single layered DVD holds an impressive 4.7 GB; whereas a double layered DVD can hold up to 8.54 GB of data. There is a third format of DVD disc that is capable of holding 17.08GB of data, but this type of DVD is rare. Blank DVDRs that are purchased to record on for DVD duplication and most DVD burners work with single layer DVDs. A result of this is that if not done professionally, DVD duplication often involves films and video being compressed to fit onto a single layer DVD disc.

For those looking for professional help regards DVD duplication, there are commercial services that offer DVD duplication for an affordable fee. In larger DVD projects (over five hundred), duplication can cost the same as CD duplication, as the methods are very similar. These companies are capable of producing mass copies of DVDs, CDs and audio DVDs. All of this process can usually be completed online as customers are able to download files for disc artwork and DVD sleeves, although it is usually important to speak to the company directly when making your order, so that there is no ambiguity about what you need.

It is recommended that with most DVD duplication jobs that professional companies are approached to help you create the duplication you need. The company will know in detail of any copyright issues you may not have been aware of and will be able to produce the best quality copy of your disc. DVD burners can also be purchased for really small tasks and often many personal computers contain a burner that may be suitable, but for anything else seeking direct help from a duplication company is the best choice.

Always make sure for any duplication processes that you are aware of copyright laws and the copies that you produce are entirely legal. Any illegal DVD duplication is a form of piracy and carries heavy legal penalties.

by: Dominic Donaldson

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