NEED HELP-Dual Layer DVD-R?

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larryz22

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I have a large video project that involves 14 DVD's as the final product. I would like to cut the number of DVD's down to 7 by using DVD-R Dual Layer DVD's.

1. If I burn the final videos on DVD-R DL's, can a standard DVD player read it?
2. If a standard DVD player can read the DVD-R DL's, is it better to burn them "in house" or send them out to get replicated?

Thanks,
larryz22
 
Double-layer DVD-Rs will have compatibility problems with a significant number of players. If you will be approaching the quantities reasonable for replication, then replicated DVD-9s should be fine. Talk to your replicator about the best way to author the double-layer discs - it's generally not as simple as authoring a double-layer DVD-r and giving it to them!
 
I've made DVD-9's for mass replication for a feature that's sold in wal-mart. I just burned two copies and sent it to the dupe house. Never had a problem. So for me it was as simple as authoring and dual layered DVD-R and giving to them.

Maybe I was lucky?

- G
 
Maybe! I haven't triesd it in a while; but at least a year ago places were insisting on DLT format (on a hard drive) rather than dual-layer discs... but, like I said... talking to the replicator is the best approach.
 
ullanta said:
Maybe! I haven't triesd it in a while; but at least a year ago places were insisting on DLT format (on a hard drive) rather than dual-layer discs... but, like I said... talking to the replicator is the best approach.
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DLT is a tape media that is normally used for back-ups on network servers. Some copy houses require you to deliver your media on DLT tapes.
 
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