DVD Manufacturing: All About Region Codes
What are region codes? DVD region codes are designed by the Digital Rights Management to allow motion picture studios to control aspects of a movie release (content, release date, price) based on the region. DVD discs may use one code, a combination of codes (Multi-Region), most codes (Region 0) or every code/no codes (Region All). […]
DVD Packaging: Watchmen
About the Packaging: The mask and hat band are cloth on top of the plastic frame/head. The 2 discs are placed in 2 disc trays at the back of the plastic head (as seen above). This costs around $40. Love or hate: I personally find this DVD packaging tacky and unappealing. Considering that Watchmen is […]
Bluray Vs. DVD
To DVDr to Bluray? If you’re a filmmaker and you’re having a tough time choosing between the two, then you better read this. We will compare their resolution,capacity,compatibility, privacy protection, and price. Resolution: Blu-ray plays video in high-definition at a resolution of 1080p versus a standard DVD’s 480i resolution. Blu-ray players offer the best-quality sound […]
CD/DVD Manufacturing: Choose the Right Packaging for Your Project
Remember that there are lots of considerations other than aesthetic appeal and budget when it comes to choosing the packaging for your CD or DVD. You can actually use any kind of case for your project but be ready to have some productions and shipping mishaps, delays, and big expenses. There are reasons why some […]
DVD Packaging: Danny Elfman & Tim Burton 25th Anniversary Box Set
Here’s another reason to be merry this December! Warner Bros will be releasing the Danny Elfman & Tim Burton 25th Anniversary box set. Elfman and Burton have collaborated for over two decades on some of the most memorable films of our time like Edward Scissorhands, Batman, Sleepy Hollow,The Nightmare Before Christmas, and many others! This […]
Photoshop Tutorial: DVD Motion Menus
Some simpler DVD authoring programs have auto-everything, and all you have to do is “click…click…click” to make a finished project. But there’s a real beauty in DVD motion menu making, and this month’s tutorial is all about how you can take control of your program and make your DVD menus come to life. The goal […]
DVD Packaging: Tin Locker Sets for Campus Films
Don’t you just miss watching old campus flicks like Jawbreaker, Bring it On, Sorority Boys, and 10 Things I hate About You? Oh I love, love, love campus flicks even now that I’m more than a decade older. They remind me of my younger, more vulnerable years! I remember my friends and I used to […]
DVD Packaging: Top 7 SUITCASE Box Sets
I’m addicted to a lot of TV series and If only I had all the money in the world, I would definitely purchase all of these lovely DVD Suitcase box sets. Check them out! ER: Season 1-12 (73 DVD Box Set) Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant idea. This is one of the most creative DVD packaging I’ve […]
DVD Packaging: Awesome Simpsons Packaging
The Simpsons have really quirky DVD packaging and collectibles. Here are my favorites: The Simpsons Movie Soundtrack This yummy packaging definitely tops my list. Special limited edition soundtrack to The Simpsons Movie packaged in a limited edition doughnut case. (via The Dieline) Simpsons Sixth Season Collector’s Edition Who doesn’t want Homer in his home? This […]
Compact Disc: History of the CD
What is a CD? A CD is a short term for compact disc and was originally invented to store digital sound recordings exclusively. Later, it was also used to store other types of digital data like images, documents, and the like. Until today, it remains the industry’s standard for storing and preserving audio. The CD […]