by | Jun 23, 2014 | Business to Business, CD Duplication, CD/DVD Manufacturing, Closed Captioning, COPYCATS Media, Industry Awards, Marketing, Twin Cities Video Production, Uncategorized |
Our Projects Win Awards, Our People Win Loyalty Studio 120 is an award-winning boutique multimedia production house providing content creation for corporate clients. We have been chosen again this year by Twin Cities Business Magazine for the production of the Hall of Fame honoree bio videos. Meet our producers and tour our facility while enjoying cocktails and appetizers! Date:Wednesday, July 30th Please R.S.V.P to: Time: 4:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. Katie Andrews Location: Studio 120 763.449.5595 2155 Niagara Lane North Katie@theadsgroup.com Plymouth, MN 55447 [vimeo 100254560 w=500 h=281] Consider yourself invited… from Studio 120 on...
by | Jun 12, 2014 | CD Duplication, CD/DVD Manufacturing, CDs, COPYCATS Media, Cost of CD Duplication, DVDs, Marketing, Studio 120, The ADS Group, Vinyl Records |
Which sounds better? According to Rolling Stone magazine, sales of vinyl albums continue to grow, setting a new record in 2010. There has been a lot of back and forth debate regarding the quality of sound of vinyl versus CD’s. Audiophiles may say that CDs depend on sampling an original analog signal being recorded, resulting in restrictions on frequency, as for vinyl records directly encode an even audio wave. This is true in regards to the data collection of CDs; CDs operate by collecting a bunch of samples from an audio wave source and stringing them together but with that said, vinyl pressing is not error free either. The analog groove on a vinyl record is never an exact duplication of the audio wave recorded in the master resulting in a change in the bass tone. So then what is it that makes people believe that the best kept audio is heard through a vinyl record? Maybe it is the notion that records give off more of a warm, authentic sound? Some people feel that there is something genuine about the sound enabling them to reflect on positive memories and experiences they had in the past. When it comes to CDs, the recording industry has a new standard for audio discs that significantly improve the quality of sound by heightening the accuracy of sampling rates. In addition the amount of content that can be held on a CD does not even compare to a Vinyl record. CDs can hold up to 74 minutes of music as for a 12 inch record can fit about 22 minutes of music per...
by | May 30, 2014 | Anti-Piracy, Apps, Business to Business, CD Duplication, CD/DVD Manufacturing, CDs, Charity, Closed Captioning, COPYCATS Media, Cost of CD Duplication, Cost of DVD Duplication, DVDs, Film Makers, Identity Videos, Industry Awards, Infomercials, Marketing, On Demand, Promotional Videos, Streaming, Studio 120, The ADS Group, Twin Cities Video Production, Uncategorized |
If you had an opportunity to take a shortcut in order to accomplish a tedious task at work, would you take it assuming it would deliver the same result? Well at The ADS Group we give you the break you need in order to get the job done in the most efficient and timely manner. As the 5th largest CD/DVD replication company in the US, we are capable of meeting clients’ needs all under one roof. No more jumping around and managing different vendors, The ADS Group is a one stop shop for video production, replication, packaging, fulfillment, and distribution. Please view short video of additional services offered. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKdtp4xpAPk] For more information or to receive a quote, please contact: 763.449.5595...
by | Feb 6, 2014 | Business to Business, CD/DVD Manufacturing, CDs, COPYCATS Media, DVDs, Film Makers, Identity Videos, macklemore, Musicians, Promotional Videos, Studio 120, SXSW, The ADS Group, The ADS Group News |
March is coming up quick, which means that South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals is just around the corner. The ADS Group and CopyCat’s Media are gearing up to hit the road March 6th-16th to venture into a world of original music, independent films, and evolving technologies. Our objective during our visit to SXSW is to listen and learn. We have the resources to assist people in the film and music industry gain exposure, and grow in their careers. We value the success of our customers as well as their business and understand that there is an abundance of film and musical talent that goes unnoticed. We want to hear what they have to say, in order to learn how we can meet their needs. How can we help? The ADS Group is a CD/DVD manufacturing and distribution company with an in-house video production facility. No project is too big or too small. Our projects range from duplicating 100 CDs to replicating 100,000 CDs. Our Studio 120 has the ability to create small marketing videos to producing full length motion pictures. CopyCat’s Media, a division of The ADS Group, specializes in catering to the needs of independent artists to well-known, famous musicians. The ADS Group gives the term 360° a whole new meaning. If you will be attending SXSW this year please contact us, we are throwing a party that you do not want to miss! Here is a clip of last years party, you will never know who will show up! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHguP_9FqZY] Contact: Katie Andrews Marketing Manager 763.449.5595 sales@theadsgroup.com ...
by | Feb 4, 2014 | ADS Contest, Apps, Bobby Z, Business to Business, CD/DVD Manufacturing, Charity, COPYCATS Media, DVDs, ERA 2011, Identity Videos |
Brittanie Johnson! The ADS Group is a full service media development and distribution company. Our audio and video production and CD/DVD manufacturing facilities are under one roof for a seamless delivery of your content. Click Here to learn more For more information on The ADS Group services or to request a quote, please contact us: 763.449.5595 sales@theadsgroup.com www.theadsgroup.com ...
by | Feb 3, 2014 | Closed Captioning, COPYCATS Media, Direct to Consumer, DVDs, Film Makers, Identity Videos, Minnesota Tx Repeal, On Demand, Streaming, Twin Cities Video Production, Uncategorized |
New laws have been passed through the EU and FCC mandating that all television programs must include closed captioning and subtitling united with multi-region delivery. Unfortunately there is no way around this; Closed Captioning (CC) and subtitling are customary components of the multi-media delivery development. Studio 120 is capable of supplying a variety of possibilities in transforming your content so that it meets FCC requirements on closed caption and subtitling. Its full captioning services include but are not limited to; •Transcription •Text sync •Exporting & importing media formats o Broadcast distribution o Video tape o Optical disc (DVD and Blu-Ray) o Streaming Media •Translation The ADS Group’s Studio 120 prides themselves on their accuracy, both in text and timing. They have years of experience with foreign languages, making them a prime resource for translations to any language you can think of. Studio 120 does all of its captioning on site allowing for faster turn times. Accurate management of your subtitles and Closed Captions along with your MXF production files (A file format for the exchange of program material between servers, tape streamers and to digital archives) will make the process less complicated when your content is played on tablets, smartphones, online streaming, VoD or DTT service. Closed Captioning for internet protocol is mandatory! If you are a distributer of online media and need Closed Captioning and subtitling, contact Studio 120 today! 763.449.5595 sales@theadsgroup.com www.studio-120.com ...
