DVD FAQ

Can I put my video on the Internet? 
Of course! We can encode your video into one of many video codecs that will reduce its size and allow it to play through the Internet. We usually encode to QuickTime, Windows Media and Flash.

Are there compatibility issues with recordable DVD’s?
The recordable media that is used for creating DVD’s sometimes have problems playing in consumer DVD players. Most of the time there isn't a problem, but once in awhile, one brand of DVD player will have an issue playing one brand of disk. If this happens, we can try other brands of media, slower burning speeds as well as the use of a different player. This problem is happening less and less and eventually, will happen very rarely as is now the case with CDs.

Can my DVD's label and menu reflect my current graphic look? 
Absolutely. We can design your menus and labels using elements that you already have, or create new ones so that the DVD will match your project's look.

Can I put web links in a DVD?
We can author the DVD with web links, but it's not advised.  The user will most likely have to install a new DVD player on his/her computer to be compatible with the web links, which, of course, makes the disk less user-friendly.  In addition, it's common practice for people to type a web address into their computer.

How much video can fit on a disc?
What is a dual layer disc?
Dual layer discs hold more information because they include a second layer of content on the same side where data exists on a single layer disc. The laser in the DVD player re-focuses to read the additional layer as needed.  Dual layer recordable media and its mass replication is slightly more costly.

Can I take a part of this DVD and a part of that DVD and put them together on a new DVD?
Sometimes we are able to rip portions of a DVD and use the resulting MPEG video in a new project. If we need to add an effect or edit the video, know that we will be making that change and then RECOMPRESSING the video, which results in lower-quality video. Sometimes the lower quality is useable and sometimes the additional compression is unacceptable.  It is always best to take the video from an uncompressed source, if possible. 

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