Anyone use Lightscribe for DVD's? Any tips? at DVinfo.net

David Delaney · September 21st, 2006, 02:25 PM

I am on a deadline tonight to finish a DVD edited in Vegas and outputed in DVDA. I am going to lightscribe it for the first time and having never tested it before, anything I should know? (besides that is takes about 15-20 minutes a DVD).
I am using a graphic that I used for the DVD menu background - I am not sure if this will work, or does it only work with stark imagery with contrast? How about fine fonts?
Does NERO (it came with Lightscribe) cover designer work well or should I use SURETHING?

Thanks in advance.

Denis Danatzko · September 21st, 2006, 03:33 PM

This probably isn't much help:
What I've seen posted tends to run towards the negative side. But, in a pinch and being under the gun, it could serve you well in meeting the deadline. I've seen posts here that claim the type wears away sooner than expected. Also, the lack of color seems to steer people away from it.

For small runs of disc copies, I use an Epson Stylus Photo R300. Discs only print one at a time, and using lots of graphics can drink ink quickly, but I'm satisfied with the results. As for software, I use the simple pgm that came with the printer...don't even remember the name of it, but it's served me well thus far.

Remember to use some kind of clear-coat to spray the lasered side to help preserve it.

Good luck w/the deadline.

Ben Winter · September 21st, 2006, 04:08 PM

I use it a lot and have no qualms with it other than the time consumption. Contrast sucks on some DVDs over others, it depends on what brand you get.

David Delaney · September 21st, 2006, 06:09 PM

Figures, last minute thing - I am getting audio warbles with the lightscribe - either inscribed or not. I am trying out another DVD (panasonic) it is normal and see what happens...

Paul Cypert · September 22nd, 2006, 05:31 AM

I use them all the time for finished projects. I always double burn...it really helps the image IMO...it lines up everytime with no problem...just don't change your template between burns...

David Delaney · September 22nd, 2006, 03:43 PM

Do you find better results with contrasting b&W pictures?

Ervin Farkas · September 24th, 2006, 04:22 PM

Unless I really have to, I don't use any graphics - the burning time increases significantly. Other than that, it really depends on you to make it look good. I use Nero's label editor and I am pleased with the results. Not really the best solution, but for small runs it's the way to go.

September 21st, 2006, 02:25 PM	#1
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Anyone use Lightscribe for DVD's? Any tips? I am on a deadline tonight to finish a DVD edited in Vegas and outputed in DVDA. I am going to lightscribe it for the first time and having never tested it before, anything I should know? (besides that is takes about 15-20 minutes a DVD). I am using a graphic that I used for the DVD menu background - I am not sure if this will work, or does it only work with stark imagery with contrast? How about fine fonts? Does NERO (it came with Lightscribe) cover designer work well or should I use SURETHING? Thanks in advance.

September 21st, 2006, 03:33 PM	#2
Denis Danatzko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Metro area Posts: 579	LightScribe hasn't rec'd good press here. This probably isn't much help: What I've seen posted tends to run towards the negative side. But, in a pinch and being under the gun, it could serve you well in meeting the deadline. I've seen posts here that claim the type wears away sooner than expected. Also, the lack of color seems to steer people away from it. For small runs of disc copies, I use an Epson Stylus Photo R300. Discs only print one at a time, and using lots of graphics can drink ink quickly, but I'm satisfied with the results. As for software, I use the simple pgm that came with the printer...don't even remember the name of it, but it's served me well thus far. Remember to use some kind of clear-coat to spray the lasered side to help preserve it. Good luck w/the deadline. __________________ Denis ------------ Our actions are based on our own experience and knowledge. Thus, no one is ever totally right, nor totally wrong. We simply act from what we "know" to be true, based on that experience and knowledge. Beyond that, we pose questions to others.

September 21st, 2006, 04:08 PM	#3
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	I use it a lot and have no qualms with it other than the time consumption. Contrast sucks on some DVDs over others, it depends on what brand you get. __________________ BenWinter.com

September 24th, 2006, 04:22 PM	#7
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Unless I really have to, I don't use any graphics - the burning time increases significantly. Other than that, it really depends on you to make it look good. I use Nero's label editor and I am pleased with the results. Not really the best solution, but for small runs it's the way to go. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

September 21st, 2006, 06:09 PM	#4
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Figures, last minute thing - I am getting audio warbles with the lightscribe - either inscribed or not. I am trying out another DVD (panasonic) it is normal and see what happens...

September 22nd, 2006, 05:31 AM	#5
Paul Cypert Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand (work in US in the summers) Posts: 89	I use them all the time for finished projects. I always double burn...it really helps the image IMO...it lines up everytime with no problem...just don't change your template between burns...

September 22nd, 2006, 03:43 PM	#6
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Do you find better results with contrasting b&W pictures?