The making of DVDs is separated into two different types of manufacturing; DVD Replication and DVD Duplication. You must first be aware of the differences and advantages of these two types of manufacturing a DVD.
DVD Manufacturing
DVD Duplication
On Disc Printing with or without data duplicated onto a DVD-R disc. The process involves burning DVD-Rs and is ideal for quantities for 50 units and above.
- 5” (120mm) DVD-ROM and Video DVD
Discs can be printed Full-colour, Litho, or Screen printed up to 4 Pantone colours
Packaging: All types of packaging are available: DVD Case, Digifile, DigiSleeve, DigiPak, Lancing Pack, Plastic Wallets, Card Wallets, c-Shells, Ejector Cases.
Lead-time: 3 / 7 Working days from receipt of all parts (Design and Data)
DVD Replication
On Disc Printing with Data manufactured into the disc by machine. The process involves making a Glass Master and is ideal for all quantities over 1,000 units.
- 5” (120mm) DVD-ROM and Video DVD
- 3” (80mm) DVD-ROM and Video DVD
These discs can be printed Full-colour, Litho, or Screen printed up to 4 Pantone colours
Packaging: All types of packaging are available e.g. DVD Case, Digifile, DigiSleeve, DigiPak, Lancing Pack, Plastic Wallets, Card Wallets, c-Shells, or Bespoke Packs.
Lead-time: 14 / 16 Working days from receipt of all parts (Design and Data)
Summary:
Both DVD Replicated and DVD-R Duplicated discs will work effectively in all computers and DVD players, and the prime differences are: Your delivery requirements – quantity – and ultimate budget.
Replicated DVD: Low Cost – Minimum Quantity 500 Discs – 14 / 16 Days Delivery
Duplicated DVD: More Expensive – Minimum Quantity 50 Discs – 3 / 7 days Delivery