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#125428
Topic
Printing out DVD Labels
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/125428/action/topic#125428
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Originally posted by: Observer
Here's the only problem I see with all of this: many DVD players specifically state in the handbooks that you shouldn't put ANYTHING on the surface of a DVD/CD. This is mostly talking about stick-on labels, but also includes printing and sharpie's. The reason for this is because it can disturb the spin of the disc while it is being played. This leads to the DVD/CD being scratched and/or the player being damaged. The ink from a printer and shaprie can also melt from the heat within some players and cause damage. Just a word of caution...


Well if that's true, Hollywood better stop screen printing their discs! Seriously though, I find it extremely unlikely that dried sharpie ink could actually melt (or cured ink for that matter). I think if the disc got this hot, your AV system would be on fire and it would be the least of your problems. There's caution and then there's propaganda. This seems like the latter. I can go along with the problems from peel and stick labels and heat, but that's about it...
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#125237
Topic
Printing out DVD Labels
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/125237/action/topic#125237
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Originally posted by: mingus2112
Originally posted by: MoveAlong
I've had my R200 for over a year now and have printed literally hundreds of discs and covers with it. It is awesome! Works great with generic ink, too. To get the disc colors to pop, I seal the discs with Krylon #1305 gloss acrylic spray.


you just spray it on? i'd be worried about that in my dvd player. it works ok though? anybody else "seal" their discs?

-James


I know, it sounds wierd but it works great. I found the idea somewhere online. Printable media has a matte surface. Colors tend to not "pop" enough with just the printed matte disc. With a thin coating of gloss acrylic, colors are much more vibrant. Plus the printed disc surface is now waterproof and UV protected (I don't plan on keeping my discs under water in the sun, but it's comforting nonetheless). This definitely makes the disc look more "professional", and isn't that what most of us are after with these preservation projects?

Here are my steps for anyone interested:

Obvious disclaimer: these methods work well for me. ymmv. practice makes perfect.

1) In a well ventilated area (like outside sheltered from any wind), using a piece of cardboard as a base, place one to two discs (maximum) on a section of non glossy newspaper.

2) Using Krylon #1305 or #1303, spray the disc(s) evenly holding the can 10-12 inches away with an even side to side motion. This will take some practice to perfect. It's arts and crafts time at this point. The goal is to get enough coverage but not so much that the spray "pools" around the edge of the disc. The non glossy newspaper will absorb some of the spray, but it's easy to go overboard and put too much on.

3) Using the cardboard base to move the discs, gently slide the newspaper and discs off the cardboard to a drying area. Let dry 24 hours. Once the acrylic coating has cured, you'll have a thin, rock hard glossy surface to your disc. If you have a hard time getting the discs off the newspaper, you used too much spray and it worked its way under the disc. If you do it right your printed surface will be sealed and the recordable side will be untouched.

I have never had any problem in any dvd player with this method, and I have shipped literally hundreds of dvd's all over the world that were made like this. I prefer Ridata G05 hub to hub full surface printable media, FWIW.

Hope this helps...
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#113959
Topic
<strong>The &quot;Dr. Gonzo&quot; Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113959/action/topic#113959
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Just got done viewing Gonzo's ANH in a small theatre setting (30-40 people) on a Christie X5 HD projector on to a 40ft screen. It was employee movie night at our nice university natural history museum (my dad's the AV guy). The thing that amazed me was how well the special effects stand up on a large screen format and how there's so much you miss when you watch it on a small screen. Everyone cheered and clapped at the end just like 1977. Brought back some great memories. Thanks Dr. Gonzo!
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#109797
Topic
The Official babyhum Release Thread
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/109797/action/topic#109797
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I've made some disc artwork for babyhum's 001-003. They're real simple inksaver designs. I just needed to label my discs. They're designed for edge to edge printable media. So, YMMV. Thanks to babyhum and rikter and metallaxis and everyone out there doing all this great work and helping to get it out.

babyhum 001 disc art
babyhum 002 disc art
babyhum 003 disc art
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#100829
Topic
Info Wanted: on custom DVD Menus
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100829/action/topic#100829
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Originally posted by: zion
I've had great success using Sonic Scenarist to assemble my dvd menus. I've got a semi-complete one burned to dvd and I'm pretty happy with the results. I did a main menu and language submenu for my test disc.

Here are some examples of my latest menu, created with Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop:

ESB-menu04.avi
ESB-menu05.avi



Looks great! Can't wait to see it in its entirety.