There are plenty of terms in regard to videography that might sound familiar, but not mean quite the same thing you think it means when applied to the field. Video production professionals deal with this terminology every day. They work on private and corporate video and really have to be familiar with the ins and outs and producing their work. Corporations are looking for top-notch quality and often use their materials in advertising and marketing campaigns. This is why the final product must be sharp and the professionals working with the materials must be familiar with all aspects of the process. Duplication and replication are two of the most important processes used by videographers. Though they might seem like the same thing, there are subtle differences and benefits to both procedures.

Duplicated DVDs are tricky to make and tricky to use. At the moment, they do not play in all DVD players. This is changing and as upgrades are made to both DVDs and the DVD players and computer drives, this will no longer be an issue. At the moment, though, not all discs meet the same manufacturing standards. Duplicated DVDs are also burned with a laser impression, which means they are not as readable as their replicated counterparts. Duplication does offer very high quality. Compatibility issues are decreasing, so make sure you investigate your operating system before making your final choice about duplicating. If there is a significant reason why you want to duplicate instead of replicate, you are likely going to find a player in which the disc works, so it might be worth it.

Replicated discs are made with a stamper. An example of a replicated disc is that which you find at a movie rental establishment. The original DVD has stamp made from it and this impression is stamped onto the new disc. The data transfer flawlessly. It lasts longer and will play on all DVD players and computer systems. It is more expensive, unless done in bulk. Making the stamper is the most expensive part of the process, so unless you are making a large number of copies, replicating is probably not worth the investment.

Another difference between duplicating and replicating is the actual way in which the disc is labeled. Thermal or inkjet printing is used to put an image on a duplicated disc. Laser printers can also print paper labels that are later affixed to the disc. Replicated DVDs are silkscreen printed and have professional quality imaging. The image is printed directly onto the disc.

The most important thing to consider when determining if you want a duplicated or replicated disc is the end quality. Duplication is less expensive and less professional, but as long as the disc plays, it works just fine. However, if you are a company that wants to distribute information as professionally as possible, using replication might be a good choice. This is especially true if you plan to give the discs to a large number of people. When making your decision, weight the expense of replication against the benefits of having a top-notch, professional quality product with professionally designed packaging.

Author Bio: Penny Lane has searched the term video production Vancouver to find a company to make training films for her firm. She recently scheduled a corporate video Vancouver company to do a documentary about her business.

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