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Source media / cd format / cd media |
CD |
Short for digital versatile disc or digital video disc, a type of optical disk technology similar to the CD-ROM . A CD holds a minimum of 4.7 GB of data, enough for a full-length movie. DVDs are commonly used as a medium for digital representation of movies and other multimedia presentations that combine sound with graphics.
The CD specification supports disks with capacities of from 4.7GB to 17GB and access rates of 600KBps to 1.3 MBps . One of the best features of CD drives is that they are backward-compatible with CD-ROMs, meaning they can play old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, as well as new CD-ROMs . Newer CD players can also read CD-R disks. |
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/compact_disc.html |
DLT |
Tape format required for mastering CD-9.
Short for Digital Linear Tape, a type of magnetic tape storage device originally developed by DEC and now marketed by several companies. DLTs are ?-inch wide and the cartridges come in several sizes ranging from 20 to over 40 GB . DLT drives are faster than most other types of tape drives, achieving transfer rates of 2.5 MBps |
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/DLT.html |
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CD-R |
Short for Short for CD-R ecordable , a recordable CD format similar to CD-R . A CD-R can only record data once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc can not be recorded onto a second time. There also are two additional standards for CD-R disks: CD-RG for general use, and CD-RA for authoring, which is used for mastering CD video or data and is not typically available to the general public. CD-R, CD-RW and CD-RAM are supported by Panasonic, Toshiba, Apple Computer, Hitachi, NEC, Pioneer, Samsung and Sharp. These formats are also supported by the CD Forum. |
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/CD_R.html |
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CD-RW |
Short for CD-R eWritable , a re-recordable CD format similar to CD+RW . The data on a CD-RW disc can be erased and recorded over numerous times without damaging the medium. CD-R, CD-RW and CD-RAM are supported by Panasonic, Toshiba, Apple Computer, Hitachi, NEC, Pioneer, Samsung and Sharp. These formats are also supported by the CD Forum. |
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/CD_R.html |
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CD+R |
Short for CD+R ecordable , a recordable CD format similar to CD-R . A CD+R can only record data once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc can not be recorded onto a second time. CD+R and CD+RW formats are supported by Philips, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha and others. |
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/CD_plus_R.html |
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CD+RW |
Short for CD+R eWritable , a re-recordable CD format similar to CD-RW . The data on a CD+RW disc can be erased and recorded over numerous times without damaging the medium. CD+RW and CD+R formats are supported by Philips, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha and others. |
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/CD_plus_RW.html |
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CD-RAM |
A CD format wherein CD-RAM discs can be recorded and erased repeatedly but are only compatible with devices manufactured by the companies that support the CD-RAM format. CD-RAM discs are typically housed in cartridges. CD-R, CD-RW and CD-RAM are supported by Panasonic, Toshiba, Apple Computer, Hitachi, NEC, Pioneer, Samsung and Sharp. These formats are also supported by the CD Forum. |
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/CD_RAM.html |
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CD-ROM |
A new type of read-only compact disc that can hold a minimum of 4.7GB ( gigabytes ), enough for a full-length movie. The CD-ROM specification supports disks with capacities of from 4.7GB to 17GB and access rates of 600 KBps to 1.3 MBps . One of the best features of CD-ROM drives is that they are backward-compatible with CD-ROMs. This means that CD-ROM players can play old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, as well as new CD-ROMs. Newer CD players can also read CD-R disks. CD-ROMs use MPEG-2 to compress video data. |
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CD-10 |
CD-10 (12 cm, DS/SL) 8.74 gig (9.40 BB), about 4.5 hours |
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CD-14 |
CD-14 (12 cm, DS/ML) 12.32 gig (13.24 BB), about 6.5 hours |
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CD-18 |
CD-18 (12 cm, DS/DL) 15.90 gig (17.08 BB), over 8 hours |
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CD-5 |
CD-5 (12 cm, SS/SL) 4.37 gig (4.70 BB) of data, over 2 hours of video |
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CD-9 |
CD-9 (12 cm, SS/DL) 7.95 gig (8.54 BB), about 4 hours |
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Layer 1 |
Refers to the 1st data layer on one side of a CD. CD-5 uses layer 1 only. |
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Layer 2 |
Refers to the 2nd data layer on one side of a CD. CD-9 uses layer 1 and layer 2. |
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The creation of a CD to be used as a master for CD replication |
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MPEG |
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group, and pronounced m-peg, a working group of ISO. The term also refers to the family of digital video compression standards and file formats developed by the group. MPEG generally produces better-quality video than competing formats, such as Video for Windows ,Indeo and QuickTime . MPEG files can be decoded by special hardware or by software. MPEG achieves high compression rate by storing only the changes from one frame to another, instead of each entire frame. The video information is then encoded using a technique called DCT. MPEG uses a type of lossy compression, since some data is removed. But the diminishment of data is generally imperceptible to the human eye. |
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MPEG 1 |
The most common implementations of the MPEG-1 standard provide a video resolution of 352-by-240 at 30 frames per second (fps). This produces video quality slightly below the quality of conventional VCR videos. |
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MPEG 2 |
MPEG-2 offers resolutions of 720x480 and 1280x720 at 60 fps, with full CD-quality audio. This is sufficient for all the major TV standards, including NTSC , and even HDTV . MPEG-2 is used by CD-ROMs . MPEG-2 can compress a 2 hour video into a few gigabytes. While decompressing an MPEG-2 data stream requires only modest computing power, encoding video in MPEG-2 format requires significantly more processing power. |
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MPEG 4 |
MPEG-4 is a graphics and video compression algorithm standard that is based on MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 and Apple QuickTime technology. Wavelet -based MPEG-4 files are smaller than JPEG or QuickTime files, so they are designed to transmit video and images over a narrower bandwidth and can mix video with text, graphics and 2-D and 3-D animation layers. MPEG-4 was standardized in October 1998 in the ISO /IEC document 14496. |
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NTSC |
Short for National Television System Committee . The NTSC is responsible for setting television and video standards in the United States (in Europe and the rest of the world, the dominant television standards are PAL and SECAM). The NTSC standard for television defines a composite video signal with a refresh rate of 60 half- frames (interlaced) per second. Each frame contains 525 lines and can contain 16 million different colors. The NTSC standard is in compatible with most computer video standards, which generally use RGB video signals. However, you can insert special video adapters into your computer that convert NTSC signals into computer video signals and vice versa. |
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QuickTime |
A video and animation system developed by Apple Computer . QuickTime is built into the Macintosh operating system and is used by most Mac applications that include video or animation. PCs can also run files in QuickTime format , but they require a special QuickTime driver . QuickTime supports most encoding formats, including Cinepak ,JPEG , and MPEG . QuickTime is competing with a number of other standards , including AVI and ActiveMovie . In February 1998, the ISO standards body gave Quicktime a boost by deciding to use it as the basis for the new MPEG-4 standard. |
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AVI |
A format developed by Microsoft Corporation for storing video and audio information. Files in this format have a.AVI extension . AVI files are limited to 320 x 240 resolution , and 30 frames per second , neither of which is adequate for full-screen, full-motion video. However, Video for Windows does not require any special hardware , making it the lowest common denominator for multimedia applications . Many multimedia producers use this format because it allows them to sell their products to the largest base of users . Video for Windows supports several data compression techniques, including RLE, Indeo , and Cinepak . A competing software -only video format is QuickTime . |
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ActiveMovie |
Amultimedia streaming technology developed by Microsoft . ActiveMovie is already built into the Internet Explorer browser will be part of future versions of the Windows operating system . Supporting most multimedia formats, including MPEG , ActiveMovie enables users to view multimedia content distributed over the Internet , an intranet , or CD-ROM . ActiveMovie's main competition is the QuickTime standard developed by Apple Computer . |
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Hybrid CD |
A disc that works in both CD-Video players and CD-ROM PCs. (More accurately called an enhanced CD)
A CD-ROM disc that runs on Windows and Mac OS computers. (More accurately called a cross-platform CD.) A CD-ROM or CD-Video disc that also contains Web content for connecting to the Internet. (More accurately called a WebDVD or Enhanced CD.) A disc that contains both CD-Video and CD-Audio content or SACD content. (More accurately called a CDuniversal or AV CD. The -Audio standard allows this. The SACD standard does not officially allow video, so it's unclear what a given SACD player will do with a hybrid SACD+CD-Video disc.) Other variations of this hybrid would be a disc with both CD-Audio and SACD content, or a disc with all three formats. A disc with two layers, one that can be read in CD players and one that can be read in CD players. (More accurately called a legacy or CD-compatible disc.) |
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CD Authoring, Encoding, Premastering |
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CD Authoring Systems |
A list of CD authoring systems |
http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#5.4
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CD Copying |
Making a copy of a commercial CD is generally illegal, but assuming that you have a legitimate need for copying disc to disc (such as your own disc) , the following link will help you.
"If you have a legitimate need to copy a CD, such as a disc you made yourself, there are a number of options. You can hook a CD player to a set-top CD video recorder. Some CD authoring software (see 5.4 ) can import video from an unprotected disc. There are computer software utilities you can use to extract video and audio from a disc, which you can then use to make a new disc. There are also software tools for copying entire discs. See 6.4.2 and 5.3.3 for tools; see 5.8 for how to make your own DVDs. " |
http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#5.4 |
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CD Production |
Manufacturing Pressed DVDs |
Min Order: 1000 qty....this is due to the enormous set up costs with pressed dvds. Each cd run includes the cost of the glass master, the disc manufacturing & presseing of data in to it, film & printing plates used for the disc offset printing, and a test disc complete with offset printing & data for your review. |
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CD Manufacturing Pricing |
Replication costs from bulk dvds to dvds with premium packaging, posted on line. These are frequently asked for packages & quantities (1000 - 10,000)
For large qty manufacturing (> 10,000), you will need special considerations, including different freight options.
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http://www.cd-duplication-replication-manufacturing.com/ |
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CD Testing |
Included in your manufacturing is a printed test disc with data. This will aloow you to test your disc yourself for any programming or content flaws. Manufacturing machines can catch only manufacturing defects- things like bad bits, BLERS, E22s, etc. They can not catch programming flaws. |
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Choosing CD Packaging |
You'll want to choose your packaging based on a number of factors, including budget, the market you are targeting, distribution & sales method. If you're not sure where to start, you may wan to window shop the examples & photos page to see what other clients chose.
For example, discs that are free give aways, usually involve paper windows or 4C minijackets to keep costs down.
Discs being sold in a high end retail environment will generally require tall, substantial packaging. Tall Custom Tray style folders, custom folds, box sets, slipcases, snapperpaks, boxes...generally speaking the fancier the packaging the more attention a product gets and in theory, the more the customer is willing to spend. Discs that are going to be distributed via mail, will want lightweight packaging, and packaging that does not crack. Stay away from jewelcases. CD amaray boxes won't crack, but are heavy. An oversixed cd folder or mailer is a good option.
Discs going in food containers (cereal boxes, beverage containers, etc) often are packaged in moisture & dust resistant packaging like sealed PVC vinyl. Over the neck bottle packaging is also available.
Discs going in magazines frequently use paper sleeves, minijackets, or special paper inserts with discs attached with an adhesive sleeve or hub. |
Window Shop Examples & Photos, see what other clients did
Inexpensive Minijackets
CD Amaray Boxes
Jackets & Wallets
Recopaks & Fiberboard
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| Useful Links, Good Articles & Sites for further information | Web Address: | ||
CD Formats Explained |
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2003/DVDFormatsExplained.asp | ||
CD Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) |
http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#4.3 | ||
Buyer's Guide: CD Writers |
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/buyersguide/article.php/1026541 | ||
| Welcome to Dolby Laboratories |
http://www.dolby.com/ |
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| Phillips Home Page | http://www.philips.com | ||
CD Overview
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http://www.pctechguide.com/10dvd.htm | ||
| CD resource index This site is an impressive index of Web-based resources and information related to CD technology. |
http://www.robertsdvd.com/ | ||
O P E N L A W : OPEN CD A Web site from Harvard University that chronicles the development of CD law. |
http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/openlaw/CD/ | ||
| CD Insider Provides daily news stories regarding the CD industry as well an index of CD, HDTV and MPEG articles. Also hosts an industry conference calendar and links for both consumer and industry research. |
http://dvdinsider.com/ | ||
