What kind of video duplication do you need?
Video duplication to disc format can be either short-run on recordable media, typically under 300 pieces or 500 and above on a pressed disc. Have a look at this table to decide what’s best for you:
Fast turnaround?
Recordable (DVD-R, BD-R): usually less than five working days, as fast as overnight.
Pressed disc (replication): Typical turn-time is 22 working days, assuming master and imprint art are perfect and ready-to-go. Two-day turns can be done for several thousand dollars in upcharges.
Quality?
Recordable: Although unlikely, some players may have a problem with recordable media. This is usually NOT a fault with the disc, but with the player.
Pressed disc: Manufactured to industry standards, ensuring the highest level of playability.
Decoration (imprint)?
Recordable: Usually inkjet, not waterproof or glossy, or thermal imprint, waterproof, but more expensive; both, full-colour
Pressed disc: Silk-screen for three colours or less, offset for full-colour. There is increased cost for artwork prep to spec and film preparation.
Cost?
Recordable: Per unit price doesn’t go down significantly for longer runs.
Pressed Disc: Extremely expensive for short runs, but cost-effective for runs above 1000 units.
In short, if you need to do a limited, short run in a short time or multiple short runs over a span of time, recordable media may be the best option. If your project involves an inventory-quantity release of product, as in the release of an indie film or training video for your company where you know that you need more than 500 pieces and that you can plan ahead, a pressed disc is probably the more cost-effective option.
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