I think it's because I used to work in the CD Duplication business, or it's because I have friends that are musicians, but I do get asked a lot what the difference is between short run cd duplication and cd replication.
If you are producing a short run of cd's, say 10 to 500 then you are going to want CD duplication. This is where the manufacturing company burns copies of your original cd using either a tower of burners or a robotic cd duplication machine.
These CDs are just duplicated from your master and made one by one, they will have the visible burn area on the bottom. You can still have cds duplicated with labels or printing on the top. You can also still get all the fancy packaging that you want, tray inserts, different cases, sleeves, inserts whatever you need.
Once you cross that 500 threshold you begin to cross the line between duplication and replication. Usually not until you hit 1000 CDs does it become a better financial decision though.
CD Replication is where they make a glass master of your CD and then manufacture the CDs just like any other recording artist. The CDs don't have the burn line on the bottom cause they weren't recorded, they were manufactured.
AdvanceDiscs can handle all your short run cd duplication in Canada and ship to anywhere. They have good prices, a good turn around time and produce great packaging.
Most musicians trying to get their first run of cd's start there. You can also get some posters and other promotional materials at the same time.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
1984 Movies
One day I was perusing through a book of the "501 Must See Movies" and it seemed to be that a disproportionate number of them were made in 1984.
I mentioned this to my brother who was working with me at the time. We started trying to name all of the 1984 movies we could think of. Then of course we moved over to the IMDB. It wasn't long before we had a printed list and I was actively seeking out 1984 movies on DVD.
It's been about 2 years since that started and the collection is actually becoming "complete". I eliminated "Adult" films ... although that would be an interesting archive for future viewers.
My brother also suggested I start with movies that grossed highly and work my way down.
Now I'm not sure that a younger generation would be interested in movies made in 1984, yet my girls at 8 and 7 still watch quite a few of them with me.
I admit I have a bunch that I still haven't watched and some that maybe I wish I hadn't. But I'm determined to eventually watch all that I own.
Here are thoughts on some of the classics. (in no particular order)
GREMLINS (1984) - This was one of the must haves on the list. Gremlins was a great Christmas movie. Does it hold up today? Pretty much. My girls enjoyed the humorous moments and didn't find it that scary. They managed not to comment on the quality of the special effects at all and seemed to get into the story. They did comment that it moves a little slow, but would be willing to watch it again. But let's face it, this is a must have for an 1984 collection.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) - This I already had. Every time I hear the Indiana Jones theme I'm ready to grab a whip, don the hat and head out into the jungles of South America to seek my fortune. Of course, if I had to list my favourite Indiana Jones movies in order, this one would be at the bottom ... but still ... another amazing movie coming out of 1984.
GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) - Hello? How can you not love this one. It seemed so new and exciting when it came out and still holds up. Like a lot of the others, for some reasons movies from the 80s seem slower and the pace is relaxed. Everyone should have this in there collection though no matter what year they were born.
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN (1984) - They make movies about video games, or based on books, or based on other movies ... why not base a movie on a song. And 1984 had two of them! Purple Rain and Girls Just Want to Have Fun. Now admittedly neither is REALLY about the song, but it is still named after the song. This movie has a young looking Helen Hunt and Jennifer Grey portraying two teen girls who want to make it onto a dance show in Chicago. It's corny and tired and my two girls love it. They've watched it three times. It didn't make the "High Grossing" list at all, but it does all right at my house.
THE TERMINATOR (1984) - This is the classic sci-fi original!
BEVERLY HILLS COP (1984) - I know what you are thinking! Another amazing movie made in 1984. You betcha.
POLICE ACADEMY (1984) - YES! The Steve Gutenberg original! What a great guy Mahoney was.
ROMANCING THE STONE (1984) - Great, great movie! Are you thinking of starting your own 1984 collection yet?
THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN (1984) - Oh yes they did!
My Still to Watch 1984 List
These are the movies that I own from 1984, but haven't watched yet ...
The Natural
Bachelor Party
Passage to India
2010: The Year We Make Contact
Children of the Corn
Friday the 13th Part IV
Nightmare on Elm Street
Karate Kid <- I did see this as a kid though
Starman
The Last Starfighter
Footloose
Purple Rain
Amadeus
This Is Spinal Tap
Dune <- Saw this a long time ago as well
I mentioned this to my brother who was working with me at the time. We started trying to name all of the 1984 movies we could think of. Then of course we moved over to the IMDB. It wasn't long before we had a printed list and I was actively seeking out 1984 movies on DVD.
It's been about 2 years since that started and the collection is actually becoming "complete". I eliminated "Adult" films ... although that would be an interesting archive for future viewers.
My brother also suggested I start with movies that grossed highly and work my way down.
Now I'm not sure that a younger generation would be interested in movies made in 1984, yet my girls at 8 and 7 still watch quite a few of them with me.
I admit I have a bunch that I still haven't watched and some that maybe I wish I hadn't. But I'm determined to eventually watch all that I own.
Here are thoughts on some of the classics. (in no particular order)
GREMLINS (1984) - This was one of the must haves on the list. Gremlins was a great Christmas movie. Does it hold up today? Pretty much. My girls enjoyed the humorous moments and didn't find it that scary. They managed not to comment on the quality of the special effects at all and seemed to get into the story. They did comment that it moves a little slow, but would be willing to watch it again. But let's face it, this is a must have for an 1984 collection.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) - This I already had. Every time I hear the Indiana Jones theme I'm ready to grab a whip, don the hat and head out into the jungles of South America to seek my fortune. Of course, if I had to list my favourite Indiana Jones movies in order, this one would be at the bottom ... but still ... another amazing movie coming out of 1984.
GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) - Hello? How can you not love this one. It seemed so new and exciting when it came out and still holds up. Like a lot of the others, for some reasons movies from the 80s seem slower and the pace is relaxed. Everyone should have this in there collection though no matter what year they were born.
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN (1984) - They make movies about video games, or based on books, or based on other movies ... why not base a movie on a song. And 1984 had two of them! Purple Rain and Girls Just Want to Have Fun. Now admittedly neither is REALLY about the song, but it is still named after the song. This movie has a young looking Helen Hunt and Jennifer Grey portraying two teen girls who want to make it onto a dance show in Chicago. It's corny and tired and my two girls love it. They've watched it three times. It didn't make the "High Grossing" list at all, but it does all right at my house.
THE TERMINATOR (1984) - This is the classic sci-fi original!
BEVERLY HILLS COP (1984) - I know what you are thinking! Another amazing movie made in 1984. You betcha.
POLICE ACADEMY (1984) - YES! The Steve Gutenberg original! What a great guy Mahoney was.
ROMANCING THE STONE (1984) - Great, great movie! Are you thinking of starting your own 1984 collection yet?
THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN (1984) - Oh yes they did!
My Still to Watch 1984 List
These are the movies that I own from 1984, but haven't watched yet ...
The Natural
Bachelor Party
Passage to India
2010: The Year We Make Contact
Children of the Corn
Friday the 13th Part IV
Nightmare on Elm Street
Karate Kid <- I did see this as a kid though
Starman
The Last Starfighter
Footloose
Purple Rain
Amadeus
This Is Spinal Tap
Dune <- Saw this a long time ago as well
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