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Case Types
===Introduction=== As of My Movies for Windows 5.11, it is possible to contribute details about case types on disc profiles. To assist with contributing the correct case type, we have included examples and descriptions below. Mac OS X users currently cannot contribute case type details to the service. ===Case Types=== Case types come in many different forms, but can be summarized into the follow types: {{<UL> <LI>Box{BR} <LI>Clamshell{BR} <LI>Digibook{BR} <LI>Digipack{BR} <LI>Drawer{BR} <LI>Evelope{BR} <LI>Jewel Case{BR} <LI>Keep Case (HD, Low){BR} <LI>Keep Case (HD Slim, Low){BR} <LI>Keep Case (Std.){BR} <LI>Metal Case{BR} <LI>Slip Case{BR} <LI>Snapper{BR} <LI>SteelBook{BR} <LI>THINpak{BR} <LI>Other </UL>}} If you in any situation are unsure in which category your case fits, please ask on our forums before contributing it. '''Box''' The below image shows an example of a Box. [image|Box|{UP}Contribution Guide/CaseTypes/box.jpg]{BR} [image|Box, open|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fbox-open.jpg] '''Clamshell''' The below image shows an example of a Clamshell '''Digibook''' The below image shows an example of a Digibook. A Digibook is similar to a hardbound book, with the addition of a disc tray. [image|Digibook|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fdigibook.jpg] [image|Digibook, open|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fdigibook-open.jpg] '''Digipack''' The below image shows an example of a Digipack. A Digipack typically has 3 or more segments that unfold, revealing access to the discs. [image|Digipack|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fdigipack.jpg] [image|Digipack, open|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fdigipack-open.jpg]{BR} [image|Digipack, unfolded|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fdigipack-unfold.jpg] '''Drawer''' The below image shows an example of a Drawer. '''Envelope''' The below image shows an example of a Envelope. '''Jewel Case''' The below image shows an example of a Jewel Case. '''Keep Case (HD, Low)''' The below image shows an example of a Keep Case (HD, Low). Typically used for Blu-ray and HD DVD, about the same thickness has a standard DVD keep case. '''Keep Case (HD Slim, Low)''' The below image shows an example of a Keep Case (HD Slim, Low). Standard case tupe for Blu-ray and HD DVD. Thinner than an Keep Case (HD, Low). '''Keep Case (Std.)''' The below image shows an example of a Keep Case (Std). Standard, full-height keep case primarily only used for DVD discs. '''Metal Case''' Metal Case is broadly defined as any metal case other than those specifically branded as SteelBook. The below image shows an example of a MetalPak, which is classified as a Metal Case. [image|Metal Case|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fmetalcase.jpg] [image|Metal Case, open|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fmetalcase-open.jpg] '''Slip Case''' The below image shows an example of a Slip Case. A Slip Case holds two or more cases. '''SteelBook''' The below image shows an example of a SteelBook. A metal keep case produced by Scanovo. Not to be confused with similar metal cases such as MetalPak -- all metal cases not specifically branded as SteelBook must be listed as Metal Case. Branding may appear on the case art, or inside the case on the disc tray. [image|SteelBook|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fsteelbook.jpg] [image|SteelBook, open|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fsteelbook-open.jpg]{BR} [image|SteelBook, open|{UP}casetypes%2fsteelbook-brand.jpg] '''Snapper''' The below image shows an example of a Snapper. A Snapper is made of cardboard and has a plastic disc tray and clasp. [image|Snapper|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fsnapper.jpg] [image|Snapper, open|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fsnapper-open.jpg] '''THINpak''' The below image shows an example of a THINpak. A very thin keep case. '''Other''' The below image shows examples of Other case types, not handled by any of the above. ===Comparisons=== Keep Case (HD, Low) vs. Keep Case (HD Slim, Low) [image|HD and HD Slim, spine|{UP}casetypes%2fhd-spines.jpg] In the example above, the "Killing Season" (top) is type "Keep Case (HD Slim, Low)". "Dial M for Murder" and "Lost: The Complete Fourth Season" are both "Keep Case (HD, Low)". Notice that "Keep Case (HD Slim, Low)" is considerably thinner, and the corners appear more round. SteelBook vs Metal Case [image|Metal Case, spine|{UP}Contribution%20Guide%2fCaseTypes%2fmetalcase-compare.jpg] In the example above, "Edge of Tomorrow" is a "SteelBook". "Young Frankenstein" is a MetalPak case, and is classified as the type "Metal Case". Notice that "Metal Case" is a general classification to cover many types of metal packaging, while "SteelBook" is a specific branding with limited variation. ===Slip Cover===