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29th March 2018

Production 101 - Presented by Key Production Group & Gearbox Records, Supported by the BPI

With vinyl coming back and CDs not backing down either, understand the different steps involved in the manufacturing of physical formats can be beneficial for artists and record labels in order to better plan their physical releases, learn best ways to supply key information and understand reasons behind possible issues.

Production 101 aims at equipping artists and record labels with the knowledge they need to better understand the manufacturing process of the main physical music formats.

The event will comprise of a workshop style presentation where one of Key Production’s managers will go through the basics of Vinyl, CDs & DVDs production, Artwork & Printing.

To complete the educating experience Gearbox Records, specialist in analogue mastering and cutting, will broach the topic of audio quality guiding attendees through the minefield of vinyl mastering and production.

Depending on the number of participants there will be the chance to visit Gearbox studio.

There will be time afterward for questions and 1-2-1s.

The course is offered free of charge to members of the BPI and will take place at Tileyard Studios on the 23rd of April from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Info and bookings here.

Subjects Covered Include:

Vinyl

  • Vinyl Mastering & Production
  • Vinyl as a format: the different sizes and their respective run-times.
  • Metal Work: DMM v Lacquers
  • Test Pressings: how to evaluate a test pressing.
  • Vinyl Labels
  • Standard Weight v Heavy Weight
  • Coloured Vinyl
  • Picture Disc & Flexi Discs

CDs & DVDs

  • Run-times
  • Replication v Duplication
  • Masters: PMCD, DDP and Glass Masters.
  • Disc Labels

Artwork and Printing

How to supply artwork

  • Different printing processes
  • RGB v CMYK & PANTONE
  • PDF v Wet Proofs
  • Coated v Uncoated

Special finishes

  • Spot Varnish
  • Emboss / Deboss
  • Foiling
  • Die Cuts

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