CD-R/DVD Disc Recording Demystified

A-Z guide to data storage for video/audio pros.

For professionals and hobbyists alike,Lee Purcell's CD-R/DVD: Digital Recording to Optical Media is the first and last word on this subject. YouAEll find expert and thorough explanations of CD-R and DVD-RAM technology,including inhouse CD duplication,labeling and printing systems,and Web sites on disc. . . CD and DVD standards,including packet-writing and other formats. . . recording equipment,including setting up a CD-R workstation,equipment selection guidelines and product lists. . . recording software,guidelines for premastering and DVD recording tools. . . poor man authoring techniques,with easy entry paths for businesses and individuals,using HTML for multimedia creation,Adobe Acrobat on CD-ROM/DVD-ROM,and compressed video on disc. . . studio techniques for home ecording. . . digital sound processing tools. . . sound capture and sampling. . . creating DVD-Audio discs. . . business uses for optical recording,including computer output to laser disc (COLD) and distributing Web sites. . . Web and CD-ROM linking. . . independent marketing and distribution strategies and succeeding as an independent content producer. . . and much,much more.

Recordable CDs (CD-Rs) and DVDs have emerged as the best choice of media for storing the huge amounts of data required by digital video and audio. And CD-R/DVD is the best introductory guide for mastering this pivotal technology.

Packed with advice for selecting the right equipment and putting it to work,CD-R/DVD offers a wealth of practical tips and techniques,as well as insights from industry insiders. The bundled CD-ROM includes trialsoftware and other resources. Whether you're a video or sound recording professional,an IT specialist working with business applications,or a home PC user,this book will help you gain success in your optical recording pursuits.

In a down-to-earth,thoroughly readable style,author Lee Purcell helps you:

*Create and replicate discs inexpensively and without errors.

*Distribute content on disc to the widest range of computer platforms.

*Master the techniques for digitally recording music,video,multimedia,presentations,and more.

*Understand CD-R and DVD recording standards.

*Select the best hardware,software,and media for your recording applications.

*Create content quickly using tools and applications you already own.

*Get professional results using top-notch studio techniques,even when doing home recording.

*Learn the secrets of producing and marketing an independent title on disc.

*Discover new and exciting uses for recordable CDs and DVDs With guidelines and practical information from veterans and seasoned professionals,CD-R/DVD is the premier resource for anyone serious about burning discs. Grab this book and start recording. . .