What are R and RW? Important Things to Consider When Making Your Own Videos! With Different Types of DVDs Available, Which One Should You Buy?

2020.02.12 published

I'll Make a Handmade Wedding Video!

There are various timing options to play videos during a wedding ceremony, right? There’s the opening movie or concept movie that plays before the bride and groom's entrance, the profile movie that plays during the intermission, the thanks movie that plays before and after the bride’s letter, and the end roll that plays at the end of the reception, among others...

Many brides choose to rely on the wedding venue or video company for these movies, but I believe there are also many brides who say, “I’ll make it myself!” ♩

While brides who are accustomed to video production have the advantage, those who are not might be using the computers at home and doing their best to make it themselves, right? ♡

@beautifulbell22

What Should I Prepare for the DVD?

For brides who are working hard to make a movie! Initially, it may be an unfamiliar task, but surely as they become accustomed to it, the videos will turn out beautifully, and in the end, they will be at the stage where they think, “Now I just have to burn it to DVD!” *

However, there are some things you need to pay attention to at that time!

That’s the “type of DVD” to use for copying.

To play the movie at the wedding venue, the data must be handed over in DVD format, but brides who are not tech-savvy or unfamiliar with video production will surely be surprised by the variety of DVDs when they think of buying one.

Even if it says DVD, there are different types, and some brides might get confused wondering, "Which one is the correct one??"

If you mistakenly buy the wrong type of DVD, you might not be able to burn the movie properly, leading to unnecessary expenses if you have to purchase it again, or you might waste time failing to burn it multiple times. In the worst case, it might not even play at the wedding venue!

It’s not just a matter of "as long as it says DVD, anything is fine!", so caution is necessary.

@yy_wd_0722

So, which DVD should you actually buy?

When Buying a DVD, Choose "DVD-R" or "DVD-RW" ♩

DVDs come in various types, including:

☑ DVD-R

☑ DVD-RDL

☑ DVD-RW

☑ DVD+R

☑ DVD-RDL

And many more, but it’s usually sufficient to have either 【DVD-R】 or 【DVD-RW】 for a wedding!

What’s the Difference Between DVD-R and DVD-RW?

The differences between DVD-R and DVD-RW are:

☑ DVD-R: Can only be written once. Once the data is recorded, it cannot be changed or deleted.

☑ DVD-RW: Can be written and rewritten about 1,000 times. You can edit and delete as many times as you wish.

Both are sold at 100 yen shops, but DVD-R is cheaper, so while DVD-RW might come as one disc, DVD-R often comes in packs of about five◎

Brides who are likely to rewrite their discs multiple times should choose DVD-RW, while those planning to create many movies can feel secure by buying a few more DVD-Rs than they might use♡

@mickey_minnie.wedding

【Caution】 It’s Best to Confirm with the Wedding Venue Before Buying!

While I introduced that DVD-R or DVD-RW is good for handmade wedding videos...

As a precaution, it’s recommended to confirm with the wedding venue planner before purchasing ♩

While it’s common that either can be played, there’s a rare chance that they might say, “Please use DVD-R,” since there’s a possibility of rewriting with DVD-RW.

Therefore, it’s reassuring to check with the planner before buying the DVD♡

@ty0415wd

If You’re Unsure, Choose 【DVD-R】 or 【DVD-RW】! Let’s Make a Beautiful Video by Hand ♩

For brides making their wedding videos by hand, when buying DVDs, opt for “DVD-R” or “DVD-RW”, and as a precaution, confirm with the planner before buying ◎

During the busy wedding preparations, making a mistake in purchasing DVDs can cause various situations to not proceed smoothly.

It’s a good idea to check the types of DVDs in advance and to buy a few extras just in case＊

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@saa.wd0715