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Frequently Asked Questions
General
Is there some sort of set up done before my copies are run that ensures that video and audio levels are properly set?
Our duplication operators set up the video signal to your color bars with the use of waveform monitors and vector scopes. They then set the audio levels to your tone with the use of sophisticated audio level meters.
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DVD
DVD: What is DVD?
DVD once stood for digital video disc or digital versatile disc, but now it just stands for DVD -- the next generation of optical disc storage technology. DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that can hold cinema-like video, better-than-CD audio, and computer data. DVD aims to encompass home entertainment, computers, and business information with a single digital format, eventually replacing audio CD, videotape, laserdisc, CD-ROM, and video game cartridges. DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies, all major computer hardware companies, and all major movie and music studios. With this unprecedented support, DVD has become the most successful consumer electronics product of all time since its introduction.
What are the best master tape formats for DVD mastering?
Digital Betacam, BetacamSP, BetacamSX, D2, 1 inch, DVC-PRO, and DVCAM make for the best duplication masters and will give you excellent images. A master tape must have a time code source to be properly encoded for DVD. A DVD can be produced from other formats, including: VHS, SVHS, inch, inch SP, Mini DV, 8mm, and Hi 8 mm. Each of these formats has its drawbacks. If your tape does not have a time code source, we will dub to a broadcast tape with time code before encoding.
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CD
Will my CD copies look and sound the same as my master?
When a CD is created, the video is encoded and compressed to a lower quality than the master format. At a native screen size (320x240) the video and audio signal are exceptional. When the screen size is increased to full screen, the image will degrade in quality.
What is the best way to record to CD?
There is no true correct file type. You must match the method of CD encoding and authoring to your individual needs. VCS can help determine the best method for you.
What are the best master tape formats for CD mastering?
Digital Beta, BetacamSP, BetaSX, D2, 1 inch, DVC-PRO, and DVCAM make for the best duplication masters and will give you excellent images. A CD can be produced from other formats, including: VHS, SVHS, inch, inch SP, Mini DV, 8mm, and Hi 8 mm. Each of these formats has its drawbacks, but if the master picture and audio signal are clean then chances are your CD will be clean as well.
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Video
Will my VHS copies look and sound the same as my master?
In general, VHS is a lower quality format than the master format and is inherently inferior in quality. With regular maintenance of both source and destination decks, VCS takes every effort to ensure that your VHS project yields the highest possible quality.
What is the best way to record VHS copies, SP or LP?
The answer is SP. SP refers to the speed at which the tape travels in the video playback unit. SP means standard play, in other words the tape is traveling at the optimum speed designed to give you the best picture and audio quality. Tapes recorded in LP travel in the video playback unit three times slower than SP. This greatly reduces your audio and video quality; Real Time LP tapes can experience severe tracking problems.
What are the best master tape formats for VHS duplication?
Digital Beta, BetacamSP, BetaSX, D2, 1 inch, DVC-PRO, and DVCAM make for the best duplication masters and will give you excellent video copies. VHS copies can be produced from other formats, including: VHS, SVHS, inch, inch SP, Mini DV, 8mm, and Hi 8 mm. Each of these formats has its drawbacks, but if the master picture and audio signal are clean then chances are your VHS copies will be clean as well.
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