Features of Blu-Ray Disc and BD-R and BD-D
There are mainly two types of Bluray discs- single layer (BD-25) and dual layer (BD-50). BD-25 can hold up to 25GB of data whereas BD-50 can store 50GB of data. When we talk about digital video, we know that quality of picture depends on bit rates. DVD, an HDTV and a satellite provider are considered quite good regarding the picture quality they deliver. But, disc's performance is above all as it delivers high definition video content. Moreover, it can provide full 1080p resolution video.
This disc is also well known for superior audio experience. It delivers 7.1 channels of high definition, uncompressed surround sound that gives real-time multi-language support and also user selected audio commentary.
Sun-Microsystems cross platform Java software installed in the Blu-ray Disc provides much increased interactivity and navigation. You will also enjoy increased functionality and gain access to live content streamed online and much more.
One big advantage is that surface of these discs is more durable than their CD and DVD counterparts. So, high durability is what you get with Blu-ray disc apart from increased audio & visual qualities.
Apart from general manual duplicators, there are a variety of Blu-ray duplicators including Titan automated duplicator and Primera Bravo printer/duplicators. Normally many burner drives usually have the capacity of duplicating nearly 2 full Blu-ray Discs per hour.
If you are going to hire the online services for replication and duplication of your discs, then you must know about the acceptable master delivery for both tasks. Masters for Blu-ray replication need to be submitted in Cutting Master Format (BDCMF or sony CMF); it should be on removable USB 2.0 hard drives that are formatted for Windows. The files can also be submitted in Cutting Master Format (BDCMF or Sony CMF).
In case there are images, then playable BD-Rs will not be accepted for Bluray replication. You can convert the BDMV folders, which are submitted on BD-R into BDCMF replication ready master. In the same way, Blu-ray masters, which you are going to submit for duplication, also must be on BD-R (non CMF).
Data need to be safeguarded from being illegally copied, that is why AACS that is Advanced Access Content System copy protection is a necessary requirement needed for Bluray replicated discs.