New Eco-Packaging for DVD Duplication
CS225 eco-sleeve for DVD duplication
Precision Disc has a new eco-packaging product that’s just perfect for DVD duplication of virtually any quantity.
We call it our CS225 eco-sleeve which features 3 panel construction, a single fold, and a vertical slit pocket for the disc to fit into.
Printed using environmentally-friendly materials and processes onto durable 15pt. boardstock, this no-plastic DVD duplication packaging solution features 3 panel construction, a single fold and a vertical slit pocket for the disc to slide into.
Minimum order requirement is just 100 units and 4/4 full colour print is included in the price! We’re so pleased with the CS225 that we’ve made it our “March Special Product Offer”.
With the same physical dimensions (length x width) as a DVD Digipak the CS225 provides lots of room for graphics and text to promote the disc within. Graphic design templates are available on our website.
While the CS225 eco-sleeve is DVD size, it’s a perfectly suitable packaging solution for CD duplication as well, and the price is certainly right! Please visit our website for a convenient and instant on-line quote for short-run CD and DVD duplication quantities of up to 200 units, as well as larger CD and DVD manufacturing quantities of 300+.
DVD and CD Manufacturing – Is Uploading Content A Risk?
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Uploading your master content for CD manufacturing or DVD manufacturing is very convenient when you compare it to sending a copy of your master disc via postal mail or courier… but are there any potential risks or pit-falls? The answer to that question will depend on who you ask.
From the client’s standpoint there is an expectation that, after uploading the master content, the results of the CD manufacturing or DVD manufacturing will be absolutely identical to the original files. While this expectation has more likelihood of being correct than false, there is the possibility that an error or corruption could occur somewhere along the line.
Here’s an example based on a true story:
1. A client reviews his presentation on his DVD player, is happy with the quality of the playback, and determines that it is ready for duplication.
2. The client rips the content from the master disc and uploads the files electronically to the DVD manufacturing company.
3. The manufacturing company receives the files, burns the files to a DVDR, and then uses the disc as the production source for the client’s DVD duplication order.
4. Upon receiving his discs the client finds that there is a problem with the playback of his presentation.
Where did the ‘error’ occur?
If you ask the client he will feel the error occurred with the manufacturer – because the presentation looked fine when he reviewed it on his computer.
If you ask the DVD manufacturing company, they will point out the error could have been generated in a number of different steps along the way: (a) when the client ripped his master content, or (b) during the upload/download process, or (c) when the files were burned to make the DVDR master disc, or (d) during the duplication production process.
Ultimately, due to the number of variables at play it will be hard (if not impossible) to determine where the error occurred, and the DVD manufacturing company won’t want to accept responsibility for anything they have no control over as noted in items “a” and “b” above.
What is the resolution?
Based on the scenario show here, the benefits of uploading are countered by the possibility of errors that cannot be readily determined, so the process itself is not perfect by any means. In order to work around the imperfection in the process the manufacturer has three options:
(1) To have the client review and sign-off on the DVDR master disc that was created by the manufacturer.
While this is the proper “proofing” method for creative content it defeats the practicality of digitally uploading content. As previously mentioned, the client has an expectation that the digital upload will be error-free so, in the clients mind, the remaining responsibility for the master content is with the manufacturer.
(2) Have the client sign a ‘waiver’ which states that, if the client does not wish to review and sign-off on the master disc created by the manufacturer, the manufacturer is not responsible for any potential errors that may occur during the digital transfer of files and duplication process.
This is expedient for the client and removes liability for the manufacturer, but if there is any corruption or error that shows up on the finished product, the client is on the hook. Granted, the chances of such errors are low but they do exist none-the-less.
(3) Request the client send a hard-copy master disc to the manufacturer.
Ultimately this is the best solution for both client and manufacturer as long as the client has thoroughly reviewed the content on the master disc and confirms the master disc is ready for production without requirement for any modifications.
Despite the inconvenience of having to send a hard-copy master disc to the manufacturer, the client’s master disc acts as a “hard-copy proof” to measure the performance of the manufactured discs against. Should there be any discrepancy between the source and the manufactured product the defect is clearly the responsibility of the manufacturer, because the only chance for corruption or error comes from the transfer of data, and the only data transfer being done is by the manufacturer. As long as the manufacturer has a warranty that deals with manufacturing defects (and you wouldn’t want to do business with anyone who doesn’t have such a warranty) the client is protected.
Supplying Your CD or DVD Duplication Master
On our website we try to make it very clear that the client is responsible for the content they provide to us on their CD or DVD duplication master disc copy. In return, we warranty that our disc replication or duplication will be “exact clones of the Master”. To quote the website, it says:
- “We do not review the Master copies you provide to us. This is because your Master copies are deemed to have been supplied to us in final form, which means you have reviewed them and confirm that they are ready to manufacture as supplied without the requirement for any modifications.”
- “It is very important that you review to your Master and copies from beginning to end – all the way through – to ensure they perform EXACTLY as intended with no errors, skips, pops, fade-outs, etc.”
- “Remember: The discs you are getting manufactured will be exact clones of the Master copies you provide to us, so whatever is on your Master copies will be on the finished product.”
- “Be sure to test your Master and copies on different play-back units, both old and new, just to make sure your files are formatted properly for the widest possible compatibility.”
Sometimes our clients ask the question “Why?”
The main reason is this… only the client knows how their CD or DVD duplication master is supposed to perform. For us to decide if aspects of a master are intentional or in error would take a considerable amount of time and, at best, be nothing more that a guess.
Guessing is never an acceptable option, especially when taking into consideration the majority of CD and DVD duplication masters are being produced by people who would have to be considered “do-it-yourselfers” as opposed to professionals, so the only way to be sure that the master is exactly right is to leave the responsibility in the clients hands.
In addition, due to the volume of orders placed each day it wouldn’t be possible to review every master supplied to us from beginning to end without it affecting bottom-line costs. If we did provide the personnel to make such an undertaking possible, the cost would have to be added to the selling price of the product.
CD manufacturing In A Rush
Whatever has happened to planning and preparation – especially when it comes to getting CD manufacturing done?
While CD manufacturing and CD duplication companies want to honor the old adages of “The customer is King” and “The customer is always right” there are some real inherent risks involved for clients who create rigid deadlines for the production of these kinds of custom-made products. Due to this I thought it was apt to re-publish an article I wrote for our sister-website at CDwest.ca.
If you’re organized and well-prepared, the CD manufacturing process can be surprisingly quick but you have to be ready for potential delays such as graphic design issues or even data flaws in your content master. We certainly can’t fault artists for being excited about unveiling their shiny new CD, but many times that excitement causes the artist to overlook important planning details.
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking your release party is supposed to be the first time that anyone sees or hears your CD. Why do major record labels and movie studios promote their new releases in advance of actually releasing them? Imagine a big blockbuster production silently appearing in stores or theatres without the benefit of advertising, artist interviews, rave reviews, public appearances and press junkets. If the release isn’t hyped in advance by promotion, who is going to know about it? Who is going to care? Who will be lining up to buy it? The same thinking applies to your CD release party.
Your CD is only new once so take advantage of this great opportunity to promote yourself and your music – the purpose of which is to drive loads of people towards your release party. The time you spend waiting for your CD manufacturing is the perfect time to create a detailed plan about what you’re going to do when your discs arrive.
• Once you’ve got your CDs in-hand pick a release date that gives you plenty of time for promotion and doesn’t compete with other major events in your town.
• Write out a schedule for your promotional plans. Set targets, goals and completions dates.
• “WIIFM”: What’s In It For Me? This is the philosophy to keep in mind when you’re trying to attract new fans (ie: customers). Remember, your CD release party is for the fans… not the band… so provide lots of reasons why people should be excited about attending.
• Targeting Fans: There is no point spending time and money to promote yourself to people who won’t like your music. Find out where your type of crowd is (on the street, on the internet, in print publications) and then saturate those areas with interesting promotions.
• Targeting Media – Research local media outlets and figure out who the right people are to talk to for reviews, interviews and even personal appearances. Call them and ask permission to send them your press-kit for consideration. Be friendly and polite, and follow-up with them.
• Artist/Sponsor Alliances: There are local businesses who will want to take advantage of having all your fans together in one place at one time so see if they are willing to offset some of your promotional costs (like posters and hand-bills) or if they will offer some prizes or give-aways in exchange for advertising or on-site access.
Remember – the vibe at a sold-out show is 10-times more exciting than having every second chair empty, so create excitement and anticipation for your CD release party. Don’t blow it with poor planning… get your CD manufacturing plans and preparations done in advance as to avoid the risk of having your CDs show up a week after your party.
New DVD Duplication and DVD manufacturing website
Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is pleased to announce the launch of our new brand and website dedicated for people looking for DVD manufacturing and DVD duplication in Western Canada.
The brand/site is called DVDwest.ca and is a sister-site to our CDwest.ca brand which, as the name would suggest, is dedicated for people looking for CD manufacturing and CD duplication in Western Canada.
DVDwest.ca features a quick online quote function for all of our most popular disc and packaging combinations including the incredibly popular DVD Sleeve, DVD Jacket and Digipak. Simply enter your e-mail address then select from the “quantity”, “product type” and “disc type” options, click ”Submit” and then an automatically generated quote will be sent instantly to your email inbox.
Also featured on the site is the 1.4gb capacity Mini DVD with a few popular packaging options including Eco-Sleeves.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a videographer, independent film maker, post-production house, business, student or anything in between, DVDwest.ca is here to provide Western Canadians with the opportunity to work with and benefit from a factory-direct relationship in their own back yard. This saves you time and money, reduces stress, and removes all types of obstacles such as tax confusion, cross-border shipping, currency exchange, time zone headaches, etc.
Please visit the website or give us a call to discuss your needs… we hope to be of service to you in the near future!
January Special Offer – Eco-Friendly Disc Sleeves
There’s no doubt about it, people want CD and DVD packaging solutions with no plastic… and Precision Disc’s line of eco-friendly CD Sleeve and DVD sleeve packaging products is providing exactly what the market is looking for.
So, we’re kicking off 2010 with your choice of CDs or DVDs in our CS100 eco-sleeves as our special product offer for January. It’s slim, trim, versatile, cost-effective… and when it comes to environmentally-friendly it’s a good as it gets.
This full package deal including all set-up fees, colour printed discs, pre-press of your artwork files, one round of .pdf proofs, assembly and wrap.
Minimum order quantity starts at 100 units and features CD duplication or DVD duplication for the discs, with colour inkjet print. Order as few as 300 units and receive replicated disc with colour offset printing – which is the state of the art method for CD manufacturing and DVD manufacturing.
Visit our website to get all the details about this month’s special offer!
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CD DVD Manufacturing Company Donates Books To Children
When Black Bond Books asked for assistance to help children in need this holiday season, Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. was happy to answer the call!
We have teamed up with Black Bond Books to help put books directly into the hands of children who could benefit from them the most. For each CD or DVD order placed in December, Precision Disc will donate a new childrens book to help fill the book shelves at local Food Banks and community organizations.
The ability to help doesn’t end there. If you have ‘gently’ used childrens books, Black Bond Books will gladly accept them and forward them to their community partners to help fill the book shelves. To learn more about Black Bond Books and to find store locations please visit their website at www.BlackBondBooks.com
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Precision Disc provides factory-direct CD manufacturing and DVD manufacturing along with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. Located in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia (B.C.) in Canada, Precision Disc is proud to provide quality CD and DVD manufacturing services and ‘green’ print and packaging solutions for clients throughout Canada and the U.S.
CD Duplication sponsor of Supernova’s Break Your Band 2009
We are pleased to announce that (through our audio industry brand CDwest.ca) Precision Disc is continuing on as sponsor of Supernova.
The latest series of which is “Break Your Band 2009” which provides indie bands across Canada with the opportunity to be booked into shows at top venues, to play in front of TONS of potential new fans and industry judges, and then the band with the BEST breakout potential will win a music development deal, valued at $25,000!
The winning band gets a chance to break their band to the world with guidance from Supernova’s consultation panel. The total value of accumulated prizing once they’ve made it all the way is $25,000!
Through our CDwest.ca brand we are providing bands with a choice of a CD duplication demo package or a promotional print package.
Supernova.com is a leader in showcasing new talent, giving rise to bands like Billy Talent, Sum 41, Down With Webster, and Three Days Grace – who all played the Supernova stage before gaining international fame.
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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory-direct CD/DVD manufacturing and eco-friendly print and packaging for clients throughout Canada and the USA. In addition we also provide a great list of short-run CD duplication and DVD duplication products including duplicated discs in Digipak and Sleeves in quantities as low as just 100 units.
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Free Upgrade for your CD or DVD Order in November
Precision Disc Special CD/DVD Offer for November 2009
Precision Disc’s special offer for November…
This month we’re doing something a little different. Instead of offering up special pricing on a product we’re offering a great FREE upgrade to a variety of products!
Place your order in November to get a *FREE 4/4 print upgrade on the following Eco-Sleeve and Digipak products:
Disc Sleeves: CS200, CS206, CS210, CS215, CS220, CS221
Digipak: CS1000, CS1005, CS1015, CS1020, CS1025, CS2000
*Stock is limited to our standard C1S stock… gloss finish on the cover side and ‘natural’ finish on the inside. There is a front-to-back print registration tolerance of approx 1mm. Clients who want the inside-spine print to line-up EXACTLY needs to be aware of the possibility of variance. This variance does not qualify as defective print.
For complete details please visit our website… this special offer is only available for orders placed in November so act now!
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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory-direct CD/DVD manufacturing and eco-friendly print and packaging for clients throughout Canada and the USA. In addition to CD replication and DVD replication services we also provide a great product line of short-run CD duplication and DVD duplication in Digipak and Sleeves in quantities as low as just 100 units.
Standing Behind Our Products And Services
At Precision Disc the vast majority of CD and DVD orders we produce go out on time and to the client’s satisfaction, but due to the very custom nature of the products we manufacture you have to expect that sometimes there will be a hiccup… it would be ridiculous to deny this.
Due to this we have a warranty policy and stand behind it, so if a manufacturing defect does arise with your CD or DVD order we want to make things right and, as a testament to that, we recently received this message from a client:
“You know it makes a huge difference when companies understand an issue/concern with their product.
Any time I have had issues with cell phone bills or anything they give you the run around and so, I’ve always found that I have to just come out and say that I’m sick of it and not deal with them anymore. However, I REALLY do appreciate your company correcting this and making it right. It’s nice to see that someone out there is concerned with customer service still. Thank you so much for your help.” ~ Darlene
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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory-direct CD and DVD manufacturing, print and packaging services. Of particular interest to the marketplace is our line of eco-friendly Disc Sleeves and Digipak. Visit us online at www.predisc.com or contact us directly with any questions or comments you may have.
