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When I Do Your Graphics … What I need from you
Compile all material that you want to include in your design: photos, text, original artwork to be scanned, logos, etc. …
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Why don’t I recommend manufactured quantities less than 1000?
Think of it this way: You’re a band and a club owner wants to hire you to perform. He offers you $50 per song.
Maximum Playing Time of CDs
The Red Book standards specify the playing time of a Compact Disc should not exceed
How CDs are made YouTube video
Fascinating video on YouTube about how CDs are made.
ISRC Codes
If you are going to sell your music, you need ISRC codes. Get your ISRC codes before mastering – the engineer will encode the disc.
Duplication versus Replication
CDs and DVDs can be reproduced either by Replication (Manufactured) or Duplication (Short Runs). There are advantages and disadvantages to each method, and reasons to choose one over the other.
Handling a CD or DVD
if we truly want these repositories of precious music and data to last, we need to handle them carefully. Here are a few points you may or may not know.
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Manufacturing Project Overview and Production Schedule
1. Graphics Time Frame: 1-3 weeks. Tip: If you are pressed for time, start your graphics before you finish in the studio. You provide: Liner notes, photos or other images, a rough layout. Troubleshooting: review all proofs very carefully. 2. Production Master You provide: The master and PQ code sheet (your mastering engineeer provides this). Be sure to ask your mastering engineer to include
What is a RELEASE NUMBER and why do I need one?
A release number, also known as matrix number or catalog number, is an identification number for your CD.