Books
White Papers
Studies
Magazines and Newsletters
Directories and Buyer’s Guides
Exhibitions, Trade Shows and Conferences
General Information Websites
General Information Newsgroups and Lists
Industry Associations and Organizations
Licensing, Specifications and Standards Organizations
BOOKS
Bouwhuis, Gijs, et. al. Principles of Optical Disc Systems. Bristol: Adam Hilger, 1985.
Brakke, Todd. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating CDs and DVDs. 3rd ed. Indianapolis: Alpha Books, 2003.
Bunzel, Tom. Easy Creating CDs & DVDs. Indianapolis: Que Publishing, 2003.
Chambers, Mark L. CD and DVD Recording for Dummies. New York: Hungry Minds, 2001.
Chambers, Mark L. Creating Your Own Great DVDs & CDs: The Official HP Guide. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall PTR, 2003.
De Lancie, Philip and Mark Ely. DVD Production: A Practical Resource for DVD Publishers. Oxford: Focal Press, 2001.
Dixon, Douglas. Desktop DVD Authoring. Indianapolis: New Riders, 2003.
LaBarge, Ralph. DVD Authoring & Production. Lawrence: CMP Books, 2001.
Marchant, Alan B. Optical Recording: A Technical Overview. Reading: Addison-Wesley, 1990.
Purcell, Lee. CD-R/DVD: Disc Recording Demystified. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2000.
Taylor, Jim. DVD Demystified. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Underdahl, Brian. Create Your Own DVDs. Berkeley: McGraw-Hill/Osborne, 2003.
Watkinson, John. The MPEG Handbook. Oxford: Focal Press, 2001.
WHITE PAPERS
Aldridge, Kenny and Pamela Matheney. DVD in Detail. Toronto: Cinram, 1999.
Bennett, Hugh. Understanding CD-R & CD-RW. Cupertino: Optical Storage Technology Association, Jan. 2003.
Bennett, Hugh. Running Optimum Power Control: Data Integrity in CD-Recording. Santa Barbara: Optical Storage Technology Association, 1998.
Byers, Fred R. Care and Handling for the Preservation of CDs and DVDs: A Guide for Librarians and Archivists. Gaithersburg: National Institute of Standards and Technology, May 2003.
Dr. Schenk GmbH. Inspection and Measurement Solutions for CD-RW, DVD-RW and DVD+RW: Technical White Paper. Munich: Dr. Schenk GmbH, Mar. 2003.
Dr. Schenk GmbH. Inspection and Measurement Solutions for DVD-RAM: Technical White Paper. Munich: Dr. Schenk GmbH, Mar. 2003.
DVD Recordable Special Interest Group. Rewritable DVD Benefits and Technologies. DVD Recordable Special Interest Group, Mar. 6, 2003.
Eastman Kodak Company. Permanence, Care, and Handling of CDs: Including CD-ROM, Writable CD, and Kodak Photo CD. Rochester: Eastman Kodak Company, 1995.
Ely, Mark and Dave Block. Publishing in the Age of DVD: A Primer for Creating Content for DVD. 2nd ed. Novato: Sonic Solutions, 1998.
Godfrey, Stephen E. Making Your Own DVDs. Yorba Linda: DV Studio Technologies, 2000.
Hitachi America. An Introduction to DVD-RAM. Brisbane: Hitachi America, 2000.
Hitachi America. DVD-RAM Defining Storage Convergence: A Review of 4.7 GB DVD-RAM Format Enhancements. Brisbane: Hitachi America, 2000.
Macrovision Corporation. Preserving An Effective DVD Copy Protection System. Santa Clara: Macrovision Corporation, Mar. 3, 2003.
Miyamoto, H. DVD-RAM – Designed for Data Storage: A Review of the DVD-RAM Format Specification. Brisbane: Hitachi Amercia, 1998.
Multi Media Masters and Machinery. A ‘Revolution’ in CD-R and DVD-R Spin Coating. Yverdon-les-Bains: Multi Media Masters and Machinery, 1999.
Multi Media Masters and Machinery. CD-R and DVD-R: Ready for the Present, Prepared for the Future. Yverdon-les-Bains: Multi Media Masters and Machinery, 2000.
Multi Media Masters and Machinery. Focus on DVD Bonding. Yverdon-les-Bains: Multi Media Masters and Machinery, 2000.
Multi Media Masters and Machinery. The Next Wave in Optical Storage: CD-RW and Rewritable DVD. Yverdon-les-Bains: Multi Media Masters and Machinery, 2000.
Philips Components B.V. Rollout of Mount Rainier and its EasyWrite Validation Suite. Philips Components B.V., 2003.
Pioneer Electronics. Dual Layer Technology for DVD-R (8.5 GB). Pioneer Electronics, Jan. 2004.
Pioneer New Media Technologies. An Introduction to DVD Recordable (DVD-R). Long Beach: Pioneer New Media Technologies, 2001.
Pioneer New Media Technologies. An Introduction to DVD-RW. Long Beach: Pioneer New Media Technologies, 2001.
Pioneer New Media Technologies. DVD-R Authoring vs. General Media: What’s the Difference? Long Beach: Pioneer New Media Technologies, 2001.
Plextor Corp. Mount Rainier on Plextor Drives: Drag and Drop Files to ReWritable DVD and CD Media. Fremont: Plextor Corp., Sept. 2003.
Plextor Corp. Why You Need PowerRec. 2nd ed. Fremont: Plextor Corp., Dec. 2003.
Royal Philips Electronics N.V. Dual Layer DVD+R: Doubling the Data Storage Capacity of Recordable DVD to 8.5 Gbyte. Eindhoven: Royal Philips Electronics N.V., Oct. 2003.
Royal Philips Electronics N.V. DVD+ReWritable: How it Works. Eindhoven: Royal Philips Electronics N.V., 1999.
Royal Philips Electronics N.V. DVD+RW Video: Compatibility and Convergence. Eindhoven: Royal Philips Electronics N.V., 2000.
Sharpless, Graham. An Introduction to DVD Formats. Dallas: Disctronics, July 2003.
Sharpless, Graham. CD and DVD Glossary. Dallas: Disctronics, July 2003.
Sharpless, Graham. CD and DVD Manufacturing. Dallas: Disctronics, July 2003.
Sharpless, Graham. DVD-ROM Format & Applications. Dallas: Disctronics, July 2003.
Sharpless, Graham. DVD-Video: Format & Features. Dallas: Disctronics, July 2003.
Sharpless, Graham. New Formats for Music: DVD & SACD. Dallas: Disctronics, July 2003.
Software Architects Inc. The Universal Disk Format: UDF. Bothell: Software Architects Inc., Aug. 1998.
Sonic Solutions. Sonic cDVD: DVD Content on CD Media. Novato: Sonic Solutions, 2000.
Sonic Solutions. Sonic eDVD: Where DVD Meets the Internet. Novato: Sonic Solutions, 2000
Sonic Solutions. Understanding DVD Audio. Novato: Sonic Solutions, 2000.
Sony Corporation. DVD Handycam Technology Handbook. Sony Corporation, 2003.
Sony Electronics. DVD: The Inside Story. Park Ridge: Sony Electronics, 1995.
3M Data Storage Optical Technology Division. Plain Talk: Dual-Layer Compact Disc. St. Paul: 3M Data Storage Optical Technology Division, 1995.
Verhoeven, J.A.Th. et. al. High Density CD: An Industrial Approach. Veldhoven: Optical Disc Manufacturing Equipment, 1995.
STUDIES
Intellikey Labs. DVD Recordable Media Test. Burbank: Intellikey Labs, Sept. 19, 2002.
LaBarge, Ralph. “DVD Compatibility Test.” DV Magazine July 2002: 20+.
Optical Storage Technology Association. CD-R/DVD-ROM Compatibility Study. Santa Barbara: OSTA, 1998.
Optical Storage Technology Association. DVD Compatibility Committee Phase 1 Findings. Cupertino: OSTA, 2004.
MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS
AV Video Multimedia Producer www.avvideo.com
Camcorder & ComputerVideo www.candcv.com
Computer Technology Review www.wwpi.com
Computer Video www.computervideo.net
DV Magazine www.dv.com
EMedia, the Digital Studio Magazine www.emedialive.com
Film & Video www.filmandvideomagazine.com
Government Video www.governmentvideo.com
Medialine www.medialinenews.com
Mediaware www.recordingmedia.org
Millimeter www.millimeter.com
One to One www.oto-online.com
Optical Disc Systems www.opticaldisc-systems.com
TapeDisc Business www.tapedisc.com
Videomaker Magazine www.videomaker.com
Video Systems www.videosystems.com
DIRECTORIES AND BUYER’S GUIDES
Billboard International Buyer’s Guide www.billboard.com
DVD Directory www.newmediainfo.com
EMedia, the Digital Studio Magazine Buyer’s Guide www.emedialive.com
Gold Book www.oto-online.com
International DVD and CD Plant Directory www.oto-online.com
Production Services Buyer’s Guide www.newmediainfo.com
EXHIBITIONS, TRADE SHOWS AND CONFERENCES
AES www.aes.org
CEATEC Japan www.ceatec.com
CeBIT www.cebit.de
COMDEX www.comdex.com
DS Expo: Data Storage Expo & Conference Tokyo www.reedexpo.co.jp
DV Expo www.dvexpo.com
DVD Entertainment Conference & Showcase www.recordingmedia.org
DVD Europe www.dvdeurope2004.com
DVD International Conference & Exhibition www.itl.nist.gov
Government Video Technology Expo www.gvexpo.com
IFA www.ifa-berlin.de
International Consumer Electronics Show www.cesweb.org
LA DV Show www.ladvshow.com
Macworld Conference & Expo www.macworldexpo.com
Media-Tech Expo www.media-tech.net
NAB www.nab.org
Optical Storage Symposium (OSS) www.osta.org
Replication Asia www.replicationasia.com
Replication Expo www.howellexpo.com
GENERAL INFORMATION WEB SITES
CD Freaks www.cdfreaks.com
CD-RW Central www.cdrwcentral.com
cd-rw.org www.cd-rw.org
Dvdoctor www.dvdoctor.net
DVD FAQ www dvddemystified.com
DVDplusRW.org www.dvdplusrw.org
DVD-Recordable.org www.dvd-recordable.org
DVDRhelp www.dvdrhelp.com
Hugh’s News www.hughsnews.ca
Mpeg.org www.mpeg.org
Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) www.osta.org
GENERAL INFORMATION NEWSGROUPS AND LISTS
alt.dvd.video
alt.video.dvd alt.video.dvdr
rec.video.dvd
rec.video.desktop
www.tully.com/dvdlist
lists.apple.com/mailman/listinfo/dvdlist
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
CDs21 Solutions (CDs21) www.cds21solutions.org
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) www.ce.org
Copy Protection Technical Working Group (CPTWG) www.cptwg.org
DVD Application Group www.dvdapplicationgroup.com
DVD Association (DVDA) www.dvda.org
DVD Forum www.dvdforum.com
DVD+RW Alliance www.dvdrw.com
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) www.itri.org.tw
International Disc Duplicating Association (IDDA) www.discdupe.org
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) www.ifpi.org
International Optical Disc Replicators Association (iODRA) www.iodra.com
International Recording Media Association (IRMA) www.recordingmedia.org
Japan Recording Media Industries Association www.jria.org
Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) www.osta.org
Recordable DVD Council (RDVDC) www.rdvdc.org
RAM Promotion Group (RAMPRG) www.ramprg.com
RW Products Promotion Initiative (RWPPI) www.rwppi.com
SCSI Trade Association www.scsita.org
Serial ATA Working Group www.serialata.org
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers www.smpte.org
1394 Trade Association www.1394ta.org
USB Implementers Forum www.usb.org
LICENSING, SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) www.ansi.org
Dolby Laboratories www.dolby.com
Discovision Associates (DVA) www.discovision.com
DVD 6C Licensing Agency www.dvd6cla.com
DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA) www.dvdcca.org
DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC) www.dvdfllc.co.jp
ECMA International www.ecma-international.org
4C Entity www.4centity.com
International Committee for Information Technology Standa www.incits.org
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) www.iec.ch
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) www.iso.org
Macrovision Corporation www.macrovision.com
MPEG LA, LLC. www.mpegla.com
Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) www.osta.org
Philips Intellectual Property & Standards www.licensing.philips.com
Small Form Factor Committee (SFFC) www.sffcommittee.org
Verance Corporation www.verance.com