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Image Ready Source Input Guidelines For DVD (4.7 GB/9.4GB)
One DLT tape with the following (image ready source) information is needed to master and replicate single layer single sided DVD discs (up to 4.7 GB per disc). Two DLT tapes with the following (image ready source) information are needed to master and replicate single layer double sided DVD discs (up to 9.4 GB total, up to 4.7 GB per tape per side).
Image Ready Source: The Gate accepts image ready DVD sources on DLT (Digital Linear Tape). Tape cartridge capacities up to 15 GB (uncompressed) are accepted. Tapes should be ANSI labeled (ANSI X.3.27-1978) and blocked in as large of blocks as possible. The DVD image should be formatted to the UDF (Universal Disk Format) Bridge standard. We also accept DVD-R cutting ready masters.
The DLT tape should included the following information in the following order: -Beginning of Tape -DDPID (file 1) -DDPMS (file 2) -DVD lead in control data (file 3) -DVD Program Data (file 4) -End of Tape
The first three files above should be at the beginning of the DLT tape or they can be included on a separate floppy. The above files are required for DVD orders.
DVD Printing & Data Input Specifications
Label Specifications/Screen Print
The Gate’s own templates are available upon request to assist you in designing your artwork. If you are not having The Gate do your film work, we highly recommend that you call us for these files if you are designing your own artwork! You can also use our CD temples in our template section.
Please Note: To be guaranteed that you receive the best looking finished product we ask that you carefully review the requirements for the printing of both the label area on the DVD itself and also the specifications for the printed parts and other special packaging if applicable. DVD, because of its many variations, does have some very stringent restrictions on the printing on the DVD. If the materials you supply are not provided within The Gate’s specifications, there can be a delay in production and possibly extra charges.
FILM:
Artwork must be received 24 hours prior to order start. Customer must provide Press Match Proof for all orders. Film NEGATIVE, RIGHT READING, EMULSION SIDE DOWN. Color separated (one film per color) with specified ink color clearly marked on each piece of film. Customer Purchase Order Number must appear on your film. Artwork should exhibit sharp resolution and should be free from scratches. Printing is allowed from 47mm DIA to 116mm DIA. (Prints from the outer edge of the mirror band to slightly inside the outer edge of the disc.) Choke/Spread of 0.5 pt. to be applied whenever conditions permit. Example: Solid white base below 4-color process print. Recommended line screen is 85 lpi with a maximum of 100 lpi.
LINE WIDTH AND TYPE SIZE:
Sans Serif type face recommended for all minimum font sizes. Minimum line width is 0.5 pt. Minimum Font size is 4 pt. bold. Minimum line width in knockout or reversed out form is 0.75 pt. Minimum Font size in knockout or reversed out form is 6 pt. bold. Minimum Font size reversed out of halftone print without a base is 7 pt. bold.
REGISTRATION:
Registration marks should be on each piece of film, in 4 places (Top, Bottom, Left and Right). Registration marks should be 1" to 1-1/2" from the outer edge of the CD. The line width of the registration mark is to be 0.25 pt. maximum. Please indicate "top" or "this way up" at the top of each piece of film. (All of these marks can be found on our template diagrams!)
INK COLORS:
Ink colors, coated only (CV), from the Pantone Matching System Formula Guide are available (uncoated colors are not available). Colors printed on discs may vary slightly from paper printing colors. Please allow for (+ or -) 1/2 shade deviation tolerances. Colors may not reproduce accurately when they are overprinted.
HALFTONE AND 4- COLOR PROCESS SCREEN IMAGES:
All Process orders must include a Film Produced color proof (a Press Match). Examples: Chromalin, Iris, Composite Match Proof, etc. Laser printed artwork proofs are not acceptable, as are any proofs not printed from the films. If film is sent in electronically and The Gate will be doing the films, a hard copy proof must be included. Examples: laser print, color proof, etc. Printing a halftone without a solid base will alter the ink color. Color separations should be done specifically for Screen-Printing using ELLIPTICAL dots. Lithographic separations are not acceptable. The separations must be angled to reduce moire'. A variety of angles can be used successfully, but the colors should be angled in the following order:
YELLOW - 7 degrees MAGENTA - 52 degrees CYAN - 22 degrees BLACK - 82 degrees
Separation tonal ranges should be adjusted to be no less than 20% and no greater than 80%.
Please call 925-256-1770 for additional information and templates.
You may also complete our quote request form.
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