DVD-R FAQ

Will Singular Films DVD's work in my player?

For mail order from the website, Singular Films uses DVD-R's. DVD-R's appear to the eye to be identical to DVD's but are created using different technology. DVD-R's are playable on most standard DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives. Since Singular Films DVDs utilize newer DVD recording technology, our DVDs may be incompatible with a small number of players. If your player was purchased after 1999, it is very likely to be compatible with our DVD releases.

What is the life expectancy of a DVD disc? Will it wear down from repeated play?

Provided that you keep proper care and handling of the disc, DVD discs can be expected to last anywhere from 100 to 300 years. Unlike VHS, it will not wear down or show any degradation in quality no matter how many times it is played.

What region codes are your DVD videos set to? Are your DVDs available in PAL format?

All Singular Films DVD releases are set to play in "All Regions." However, all Singular Films DVD releases are created in the North American NTSC video format, so you will need to have an NTSC-compatible player if you live in a country which uses a different video standard. This should be not be an issue if you are using a DVD-ROM drive and are playing our DVD discs on your computer monitor.