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Burning “Master” DVD verse regular DVD
I’m ready to burn my movie to DVD and send it off to have 500 copies duplicated. What is the difference between burning a “Master” DVD and a regular DVD?? Architect has both options and little explanation. I mentioned it to the duplication house and they said they just need a plain old regular DVD burned from my computer.
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If I read it correctly, the DVDA 5 manual says that this feature is used if you’re making files for a hard drive or DLT tape.
I’ve had DVDs done at a dupe house before and just sent them a regular DVD.
Make sure to burn it a slow speed and only use good name brand media such as Taiyo-Yuden or Verbatim. -
Thanks Mike. I’m using Vertatim. What is considered a “slow speed”?
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Any time I’ve burned a DVD for duplication, I drop the burn speed to no more than 4X.
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I agree with Mike on all accounts. I have used TY discs for years with about a handful of toaster…and for DL, Verbatim is the bomb..and TY does not make DL discs..
I always burn TWO masters and send them along, I am a Disc Makers partner, and they always check the discs for errors before making a glass master. That way if you have issues, they already have a backup.. Good luck!Scott Francis
Mind’s Eye Audio/Video Productions -
Burning a DVD Master requires a special burner that writes to a normally off-limits area of the mastering DVD. The last time I looked, a DVD burner that writes these masters was over $1,000.
Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
http://www.mmdv.com
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