Blu-Ray Licensing Question

CClub wrote on 11/22/2008, 7:02 PM

I plan to finish a documentary in the spring, and the primary option I will be giving to the target audience will be an SD DVD, along with a data disc with wmv and mp4 HD versions. But I had planned to make a small number of BR discs available that I burn myself. If I don't get the BR discs http://www.emedialive.com/articles/readarticle.aspx?articleid=13818Duplicated[/link] or http://www.emedialive.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=14071Replicated[/link], and I just burn via a BR burner myself and package them, doesn't that bypass the need for all the licensing costs discussed in the Replication and Duplication articles? There's no way in hell that I or any independent producer is going to pay those costs.

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Coursedesign wrote on 12/3/2008, 11:11 AM

The record companies were dragged screaming and shouting into downloads, because more and more of their customers were preferring this method of purchase.

The latest is that customers see a huge benefit in buying individual songs for $0.99 each, instead of a bloated CD with one or two good songs and the rest filler, for altogether $15-$20 + gas and time to drive to the store and back.

Of course you can buy CDs from Amazon today, and that's what I've been doing. I even bought used CDs there when available, absolutely tip-top for $6 or thereabouts.

You don't have to worry about your beloved mechanical playback spinning discs will disappear anytime soon, it will take years for the infrastructure to evolve to where the great masses can use downloads on a daily basis.

(Although don't overlook Netflix downloads, Apple TV ditto, etc. This side will grow faster than you might think, but not completely taking over.)

Sebaz wrote on 12/3/2008, 3:26 PM

I'm about to dump all my CDs, still have hundreds left after my previous cleanout a few years ago. I just think I can use the space better than storing clunky jewel cases.

LOL it's too bad you don't live within 70 miles from me, I would even save you the job of having to take them to the dumpster. I would make my car your dumpster, for CDs only, if you have some good ones that are worth it. Too bad you're far.