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Ryan Mason · June 29th, 2010, 11:25 AM

I have been selling event DVD's for a while and using TY watershield discs with great luck, and have just stepped into the world of HD. I am trying to find the best Blu-Ray media, I would prefer printable as that really gives it a much more professional look, any help would be greatly appreciated. I would love to find a water resistant one, but it isn't looking to good for that.

Thanks

Ryan

William Urschel · July 2nd, 2010, 05:27 AM

Ryan, I'm afraid I can't respond to your query about waterproof, as I haven't
had any of my BDs exposed to water by customers (or I should say more
accurately, I haven't had any complaints about running lables!), and I have
not done any individual research re the best disc - instead, I've let others
do it for me, and thought I'd comment since no one else has responded to you
(even with the typical wise ass "why haven't you done a search!").

From the git go, I have used only Verbatim BD-R printable discs, as everything I'd read indicated
that Verbatim's production (and that of only one other firm) was the most reliable
out there in terms of reliability of customer playback. And used with an Epson 320 or
Epson Artisan 50 to easily and beautifully print the discs, I don't see how this
combo can be beat (except re price, if you are willing to go for the production of
some coasters and test every one!).

Taky Cheung · July 2nd, 2010, 02:25 PM

I use Verbatim BD before. but I can't find the hub printable blanks. Now I'm using TDK. They work fine with inkjet and hub printable. I also spray fixative on top of it for smudge protection =)

Amazon.com: TDK Blu-ray Disc - 25 x BD-R - 25 GB 4x - white - ink…

Damian Heffernan · August 11th, 2010, 09:46 PM

what sort of fixative do you use? I hadn't thought of this option but it would be nice to not have to spend so much on the watershield blanks.

Taky Cheung · August 11th, 2010, 09:50 PM

This is the fixative that I'm using

Amazon.com: Krylon Crystal Clear Varnish Spray 11 oz: Home & Garden

Joe Goldsberry · March 7th, 2011, 07:41 AM

Tapeonline.com has these discs for $117.49.

Joe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taky Cheung

I use Verbatim BD before. but I can't find the hub printable blanks. Now I'm using TDK. They work fine with inkjet and hub printable. I also spray fixative on top of it for smudge protection =)

Amazon.com: TDK Blu-ray Disc - 25 x BD-R - 25 GB 4x - white - ink…

June 29th, 2010, 11:25 AM	#1
Ryan Mason Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend Indiana Posts: 34	what is the best Printable blu-ray media out there I have been selling event DVD's for a while and using TY watershield discs with great luck, and have just stepped into the world of HD. I am trying to find the best Blu-Ray media, I would prefer printable as that really gives it a much more professional look, any help would be greatly appreciated. I would love to find a water resistant one, but it isn't looking to good for that. Thanks Ryan

July 2nd, 2010, 02:25 PM	#3
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	I use Verbatim BD before. but I can't find the hub printable blanks. Now I'm using TDK. They work fine with inkjet and hub printable. I also spray fixative on top of it for smudge protection =) Amazon.com: TDK Blu-ray Disc - 25 x BD-R - 25 GB 4x - white - ink… Amazon.com: TDK Blu-ray Disc - 25 x BD-R - 25 GB 4x - white - ink… __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

August 11th, 2010, 09:46 PM	#4
Damian Heffernan Major Player Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: c Australia Posts: 234	what sort of fixative do you use? I hadn't thought of this option but it would be nice to not have to spend so much on the watershield blanks. __________________ http://onarafilms.com/ http://gentlespirit.com.au/

August 11th, 2010, 09:50 PM	#5
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	This is the fixative that I'm using Amazon.com: Krylon Crystal Clear Varnish Spray 11 oz: Home & Garden Amazon.com: Krylon Crystal Clear Varnish Spray 11 oz: Home & Garden __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

July 2nd, 2010, 05:27 AM	#2
William Urschel Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bee Cave, Texas Posts: 151	Ryan, I'm afraid I can't respond to your query about waterproof, as I haven't had any of my BDs exposed to water by customers (or I should say more accurately, I haven't had any complaints about running lables!), and I have not done any individual research re the best disc - instead, I've let others do it for me, and thought I'd comment since no one else has responded to you (even with the typical wise ass "why haven't you done a search!"). From the git go, I have used only Verbatim BD-R printable discs, as everything I'd read indicated that Verbatim's production (and that of only one other firm) was the most reliable out there in terms of reliability of customer playback. And used with an Epson 320 or Epson Artisan 50 to easily and beautifully print the discs, I don't see how this combo can be beat (except re price, if you are willing to go for the production of some coasters and test every one!).