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Within a few years of its market launch, Blu-ray technology has become one of the cost-effective, steady, and significant technologies in the industry of optical drive. Blu-ray, a high-cost alternate to DVD recordable media and DVD drives in the early days, is now the latest and most economical substitute for conventional DVDs. Due to a dramatic change in prices and unlimited archival capabilities, this technology is the preferred choice for videography, television, film, and photography professionals across the world.  

What is Blu-ray authoring?

Blu-ray technology came into existence as a high-definition format to support media producers and consumer electronics companies to write, rewrite and playback their HD videos. Due to the advancement of the sophisticated audio and video codec, the storage of HD videos in a location became more comfortable.

Blu-ray authoring requires more space in comparison with the authoring of a standard DVD video. However, selecting to author Blu-ray discs is the best option if you want to have the highest quality video. Comparing it with DVD is worthless, as Blu-ray can help you store a media file of more than 25 GB. On the selection of a two-layer disc, it allows you to store media files of up to 50 GB.

Tips for authoring Blu-ray discs

  • Know the encryption technique

At the technical level, the replication and duplication processes of Blu-ray discs are similar to the one of CD and DVD. But, at the production level, AACS encryption is necessary for all the replicated Blu-ray discs while it is not a requirement for replicated CDs or DVDs. Without AACS encryption, you can’t play replicated Blu-ray discs. So, it is clear here that AACS encryption is crucial for authoring, reproducing, or rewriting Blu-ray discs.

  • Select the best authoring model

Blu-ray has basically two authoring models – HDMV and BD-J. The first one offers features like PIP and audio with multiple menu systems (Pop-up and Top-up Menus) and a focus on the effects of Position, Crop, Wipe, Colour, and Fade. On the other hand, the second (BD-J) uses Java for the creation of games, sophisticated menu, and other features. Basic menu creation is easier in the first one in comparison with the second. BD-J is not functional with HDMV. So, selecting HDMV as your authoring model will be the best one and helpful for you.  

  • Take professional help

The process of replication, duplication, or writing Blu-ray discs is usually complicated. Ordinary people can have to face numerous challenges in the authoring process, and they may not attain the desired results. You need to get in touch with experienced professionals if you want to have excellent results in Blu-ray disc duplication, replication, or rewriting. In the selection of a professional Blu-ray replicator or author, ensure that professionals are aware of HD compression and help you sort out the common issues of the replication of a video file into a Blu-ray format.

Conclusion

Blu-ray authoring is an excellent way to get your valuable media files converted into a higher standard video format. Selecting an experienced professional will make your replication/duplication task more comfortable for you and ensure you to have the media files of the highest quality.

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