Just about everyone who wants to make a DVD has access to a computer and some kind of software to do it with. 

When you do it for the first time, it's all nerves and wondering if it will work. You compile your content and edit it into a work of art, even though it's Auntie Gertrude's rockin' nintieth birthday, make some jazzy menus with sounds and animation and you test it out on your computer. It works. It looks pretty cool. You're pleased with the fruits of your labour. You send out your lovingly hand made copies to all four relatives who were at the party and you get three calls back because your disc doesn't work. 

That's right. It fails. They put it into their DVD player hooked up to their gazillion inch nuclear powered plasma screen and all they see on the player's LED readout is "Searching" and then the player spits it out. And all the while you're thinking "What? I tested it and it worked!"

Bad news, sunshine. They're right that it doesn't work and here's why:

Red Circle Media will be closing for the holidays from Wednesday, 23 December 2009 until Monday, 18 January 2010.

We would like to thank our clients and suppliers for making 2009 the best year ever for Red Circle Media. 

Your support is greatly appreciated and we look forward to supporting you in 2010.

During the holiday closure period, we will have a skeleton crew available for urgent needs. However, we will be not available for the usual public and celebrated holidays. Please contact us via the usual channels.

If you have an urgent requirement, please phone the office - the phone will divert to the team member who is on duty that day. They will be able to assist you.

In case we don't get to visit with you before the annual holiday, please enjoy a safe and Merry Christmas and an exciting and fabulous New Year.

See you in 2010!

Cheers - Virg and Team Red Circle. 

I wanted to remind everyone that it's not too late to have custom made product delivered to you before Christmas. 

CD and DVD replication is running at quite a pace and it's very busy but we still have capacity which we're happy to use to help you out of a spot.

Duplication? Easy! We're working longer hours but can accommodate your needs.

And of course, bulk USB supplies are excellent. Either bulk packed or in custom packaging we're able to deliver. Even with our special free printing offer.They're a really top idea for a corporate Christmas gift - low cost, practical and of course with your logo on it they're incredibly persistent marketing. Here are a few models to whet your appetite:

Sooner or later you're going to end up with CDs and DVDs you just don't want. 

In a moment of indiscretion and impulsiveness you bought some sounds or movies that, looking back, really weren't a good idea. Either you just don't like it now or it's a serious blot in your otherwise perfect collection. Add in some more from catalogues, technical updates and subscriptions that are no longer useful. Let alone coasters (bad CD or DVD burns).

So what do you do with them?