If you really want GOOD, truly hi-res covers, I find it's well worth the $12 annual subscription to join generetic.org. Unlimited downloads and everything is awesome quality (unlike the fuzzy--though free--junk at cdcovers.cc). If you really like to put your Epson to task it'll love being fed the generetic stuff (kind of like I love Ben & Jerry's).
I can't count the numerous times that members had playback issues and found out they were slapping sticker labels on their discs. They must be placed on perfect,with the proper tools,and still can throw off the balance,build up heat,and even tear apart. When playback issues arrise,that sticker is the first thing to look at. Remove it,and try playing again.Stand alone players have a harder time with backup discs. They can pick out dozens of things that is wrong with your backup copies. Yesterday I was helping another member and found out he/she was also slapping sticker labels on them. They were causing this member freezing about 3/4 of the way through. After removing label and those issues still appear-test it out in the pc using the dvd-rw drive that burned them-which should show a perfect playback-if OK:After that,then comes the following culprits: 1) Burned too fast 2) Crap media-get some quality taiyo yuden or verbatim 3) Dirty laser lens,take notes of where those issues occur and test in other drives-by watching those areas.If it's 1 stand alone drive that only shows those issues-run a lens cleaning disc through it-but it's a last resort before replacement. 4) Too much compression 5) Backup target sizeon't burn the the outer edge of disc.Keep target under 4360 mbs with quality media,4300 mbs with crap media. 6) No disc error: Wrong region,no disc,wrong format,or a dirty disc type of error code when not recognizing your backups. I'll bet the sticker label or the media quality is the likely culprit. What's the MID code of your blank media-using nero's infotool,dvd identifier,dvdinfopro,or other programs.Here's dvdidentifier and it's free: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd-r_tools/dvd_identifier.cfm
I am using the sticker to make covers. I heard this is pretty good : Verbatim's own Verbatim Touch-Less Labeling, would that be better than not putting the stickers on correctly? I like my dvd's to have a professional look instead of plain. But I just bought a Lexmark printer and I'm really not looking to purchasing one that prints onto the cd.
I must advise against ANY adhesive labels. It's a crap shoot! I've been there, done that. I had problems with about half the discs I labelled with adhesive labels (about 20 out of 40). I have well over 1000 burns now on inkjet printable TY and Verb with ZERO issues (due to artwork)... For labels/covers, I recommend hirescovers.net!!! Freecovers.net is a good back-up as well. Covers.cc has the biggest database, but there are some pretty crappy scans from time to time. EDIT: And, when all else fails, there's always Photoshop (or as a free and almost as feature-rich alternative, theres: http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/PhotoPlus/default.asp just register with an unused yahoo or hotmail account)... There are numerous label/cover templates that you can find.
Yes: Printable DVDs "http://www.supermediastore.com/taiyo-yuden-white-inkjet-hub-printable-8x-dvd-r-media.html" And they are not expensive. I'd bet you pay more for discs and labels. http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=58654761 http://meritline.com/ridisc-dw048-epson-t048-48pack-ink-cartirdge-combo1.html
@mrchub The cost isn't $12 it's 12 pounds (Sterling).That's $20+. I went to the site and you get to look at one cover. For that kind of money I want to see some more examples, maybe even a freebie, but I won't pony-up on the strength of one look-see.
http://covers.box.sk/. is down again i cant stand it when that site is down..no other site can compare to their covers..they have covers in extra high resolution.
i just do not know why this site keeps going down. they have the best free covers on the web. hopefully it will not be down long.
A lot of my covers were uploaded to covers.box.sk a few months before the dvds are released. I'm ok for a few weeks,but definitely hope they get er up and running soon.
honestly, that site is worth it (I do agree though that they over-charge a bit and you should see more before you join but IMO the site is mismanaged) They don't let just anyone join and add covers of varying quality(which is the best part) so everything there is near perfect - they're fusking perfectionists over there
I just looked at the over the hedge box cover on generetic.org its even better than the 1 on http://covers.box.sk/ !!! ...i think i may join that site.At least i know it wont be down all of the time.
yea and now there right back offline..thats freakin ridiculous !! im joining a site that doesnt shutdown every other day.
join generetic.org - I finally buckled over and paid the 20 bucks - it's worth every freakin penny, trust me
i found a site called 9covers.com doing a yahoo search. they have the best quality around. i even saw they have music dvds and odd stuff. i've been very happy with it.
Here are some other sites I've found that have either complete covers or the front and back. Cover Paradise (http://www.cover-paradise.to/) Movie Web(http://www.movieweb.com/ Cover Target (http://covertarget.com/) Not the best, really DVD Empire (http://www.dvdempire.com/) DVD Town (http://www.dvdtown.com/) DVD Reviwer (http://www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/default.asp) A bit hit or miss RegionOneDB (http://www.r1db.com/covers/search.php) Rarity Movies ETC (http://shop.vendio.com/raritymovies/) some complete covers, some just fronts
