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Burning CD's and DVD's

Learn the fundamentals of burning CDs and DVDs effectively, including optical drive usage, media selection, and software tools. Understand the differences between CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and various other formats. Discover how to maximize data storage by adhering to best practices such as lower burn speeds and appropriate media use. Explore the importance of mastering and finalizing discs for both computer and non-computer use, and avoid common pitfalls that can damage your homemade discs. Expert tips ensure optimal quality and longevity.

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Burning CD's and DVD's

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  1. Burning CD's and DVD's • Every computer built today has an optical drives • CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW • DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW, DVD RW/CD-RW

  2. Selecting Media • R = Recordable, RW = Rewritable • CDs store 650-700 MB data • Two formats -R or -RW • DVD's store 4.7 GB data • Many formats -R +R -RW +RW • Speed • Quality

  3. Software • Windows Explorer • Use for data to be read on computers • For non-computer use, try special burning software • Windows Media Player • OEM Software • 3rd Party Software

  4. Data Formats • Explorer Offers 2 Formats • Mastered • Files are gathered and burned in sessions. • Most common format • Any CD/DVD that is going into non-computer • Live File format • Works just like a USB. (Only available on Vista and Win7) • Can't be read on older computers

  5. No Coasters • Limit Multi-tasking during the burn • Use the right media • The right format • Lower the burn speed for mastered discs • Don't fill past 80% of capacity for mastered • Single session for non-computer use • Finalize for use on non-computer or for use on ancient computers.

  6. No Coasters Continued • Do Not - Use adhesive labels on the disc. • Do Not – Write on the disc with a pen or pencil. • Do Not - Expose discs to extreme heat or high humidity. • Do Not - Expose recordable discs to prolonged sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet light.

  7. Homemade CD's and DVD's require special care.CD-ROM vs CD-R • Commercial discs are pressed or stamped • Burned discs just change the pigment of the dye to mimic the pitting on a stamped disc.

  8. Summary • There are a lot of decisions to make when creating discs. • Application • Media • Software • Data Format

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