What is your BD/DVD ratio???

Jason Robinson · August 12th, 2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Cossel

Jason - the other guy that offers HD, as far as I know, still produces all of his DVD's in iDVD ... so he's not really offering HD like he advertises. FYI d;-)

ummmm wow. that explains why he yanked all his samples from his website when I updated my website last summer with all my new samples. :-) Then he revamped his website this winter. Looks like me shooting SD footage at the same price point but with (in my opinion) superior production quality might have affected his willingness to show his iDVD samples....

Jason Robinson · August 12th, 2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by James Strange

I just stared a new topic that prett similar.

Of 25 weddings this year so far, 3 have ordered a Blu-ray, I'm wondering if I'm charging too much for a blu? I charge £30, how much do you guys charge for a blu-ray?

If I were producing BDVD that is probably what I would have to charge. I charge $30USD for my DVDs because I have a full color printed cover, a lightscribe top, an insert, and a full jewel case. That is just a lot of work and it takes at least 1hr for the data + lightscribe to burn. So my time is worth something! Besides, I don't get many takers on that since I deliver 3 copies of the production with every package.

Alastair Brown · August 12th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Have been offering Blu-Ray since last June, and have had a steady trickle of takers (probably every second wedding). Just had an additional order for 3 Blu Ray copies and 3 normal.

Nicholas de Kock · August 12th, 2009, 01:02 PM

I shoot/edit all my weddings in HD - I deliver all my weddings on DVD however all my packages includes a Blu-ray disc, as soon as the Thermal BD-R disc's becomes affordable/available in my area I'll send out the HD versions to all my clients.

Travis Cossel · August 12th, 2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Robinson

ummmm wow. that explains why he yanked all his samples from his website when I updated my website last summer with all my new samples. :-) Then he revamped his website this winter. Looks like me shooting SD footage at the same price point but with (in my opinion) superior production quality might have affected his willingness to show his iDVD samples....

Nevermind, we must be talking about different companies. This company hasn't ever had samples on the website.

Walt Paluch · August 13th, 2009, 08:10 AM

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TDK Blu-ray Write Once White Inkjet Hub Printable 4X 25GB BD-R Single Layer Mediain Cake Box

No reason not to give the bride one for the future and score some points, or referrals.

Shaun Conner · August 13th, 2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Walt Paluch

bulk blu-ray disc here best price on the web

TDK Blu-ray Write Once White Inkjet Hub Printable 4X 25GB BD-R Single Layer Mediain Cake Box

No reason not to give the bride one for the future and score some points, or referrals.

That's not cheap.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817132071

These are half the price of the ones listed above.

Walt Paluch · August 13th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Your right BUT we never have fallout so the price is good. We have tried others and always lose about 15% when burning.

Have had no luck with my system and that brand.

But even so still no reason not to give your bride one for the future.

Walt Paluch · August 13th, 2009, 09:26 AM

a better deal here

Ridata Blu-Ray (BDR-254-RDCB15) BD-R 4X with Ridata logo 30 Pack in Cake Box

Thanks for informing me.

Shaun Conner · August 13th, 2009, 10:04 AM

What program are you using to burn the disks?

Walt Paluch · August 13th, 2009, 10:20 AM

I use Adobe Encor. It works well. I also make quick ones on Toast 11.

Shaun Conner · August 13th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Im still trying to decide if I should get the production premium CS4 or upgrade to the new release of Final Cut Studio or get both.

Jim Snow · August 13th, 2009, 11:35 AM

I'm concerned about "the good, the bad and the ugly" with recordable Blu-ray media. There is a well established experience base with recordable DVD media. Conventional wisdom has it that Verbatim and Taiyo Yuden are the best choices for DVD media. But with BD-R media, the best and worst brands hasn't yet become known.

Walt Paluch · August 13th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Hi Shaun

Have both, Adobe Premire is very quirky and will frustrate you. Final Cut is less jumpy. Just use encor to produce the video on Blu Ray. Easy learning curve for the menu structure. Never get to fancy for a wedding. I have, and the brides go Ho Hum lets see the video.

Philip Howells · August 29th, 2009, 09:58 AM

One Blu-ray last year - and that was because the groom is a technology nut but hasn't bought a player yet!

August 13th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#21
Walt Paluch Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 65	Blu ray price coming dowm bulk blu-ray disc here best price on the web TDK Blu-ray Write Once White Inkjet Hub Printable 4X 25GB BD-R Single Layer Mediain Cake Box No reason not to give the bride one for the future and score some points, or referrals.

August 13th, 2009, 09:18 AM	#23
Walt Paluch Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 65	Your Right Your right BUT we never have fallout so the price is good. We have tried others and always lose about 15% when burning. Have had no luck with my system and that brand. But even so still no reason not to give your bride one for the future.

August 13th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#24
Walt Paluch Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 65	a better deal here a better deal here Ridata Blu-Ray (BDR-254-RDCB15) BD-R 4X with Ridata logo 30 Pack in Cake Box Thanks for informing me.

August 13th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#26
Walt Paluch Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 65	I use Encor I use Adobe Encor. It works well. I also make quick ones on Toast 11.

August 13th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#29
Walt Paluch Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 65	Have Both Hi Shaun Have both, Adobe Premire is very quirky and will frustrate you. Final Cut is less jumpy. Just use encor to produce the video on Blu Ray. Easy learning curve for the menu structure. Never get to fancy for a wedding. I have, and the brides go Ho Hum lets see the video.

August 12th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#18
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Have been offering Blu-Ray since last June, and have had a steady trickle of takers (probably every second wedding). Just had an additional order for 3 Blu Ray copies and 3 normal.

August 12th, 2009, 01:02 PM	#19
Nicholas de Kock Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: KLD, South Africa Posts: 983	I shoot/edit all my weddings in HD - I deliver all my weddings on DVD however all my packages includes a Blu-ray disc, as soon as the Thermal BD-R disc's becomes affordable/available in my area I'll send out the HD versions to all my clients.

August 13th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#25
Shaun Conner Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 196	What program are you using to burn the disks?

August 13th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#27
Shaun Conner Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 196	Im still trying to decide if I should get the production premium CS4 or upgrade to the new release of Final Cut Studio or get both.

August 13th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#28
Jim Snow Trustee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,104	I'm concerned about "the good, the bad and the ugly" with recordable Blu-ray media. There is a well established experience base with recordable DVD media. Conventional wisdom has it that Verbatim and Taiyo Yuden are the best choices for DVD media. But with BD-R media, the best and worst brands hasn't yet become known.

August 29th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#30
Philip Howells Trustee Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 1,212	One Blu-ray last year - and that was because the groom is a technology nut but hasn't bought a player yet!