Video Cards Printing

Custom Video Cards Brochure 4.3” Screen Easy Uploading USB

A printed card or brochure with an HD or LCD screen laminated inside it, which starts playing automatically when the cover is opened and stops when it is closed. Screens are available at 2.4, 2.8, 4.3, 5, 7 and 10.1 inches, with the card itself made at A4, A5, A6, business card size or any custom format. A rechargeable lithium battery from 300mAh to 2000mAh powers the unit, charged through a 60mm USB cable in 3 to 4 hours, and video is loaded as AVI, MP4 or MPG with JPG, JPEG, BMP or GIF stills. It is bought by marketing teams, medical and pharmaceutical companies and exhibition organisers who need a message watched rather than read.

Key Benefits

What This Product Gives You

  • The video starts on opening and stops on closing, so nobody has to be shown how to use it before the message plays
  • Screen sizes from 2.4 inches up to 10.1 inches let a pocket card and a boardroom brochure be built on the same platform
  • Battery from 300mAh to 2000mAh is matched to screen size and video length, rather than shipping one battery for every build
  • Videos are uploaded before shipment, so the recipient receives a card that plays immediately out of the box
  • Recharging through a standard USB cable in 3-4 hours means the card is reusable for follow-up meetings
  • A printed card carrying a screen sits on a desk far longer than a leaflet, which keeps the message in the room
Application

Where It Is Used and Who Buys It

Application Scenarios

  • Sales and investor presentation brochures left after a meeting
  • Pharmaceutical and medical device detailing aids for field reps
  • Product launch and trade show mailers
  • High value direct mail to a named list
  • Corporate greeting and anniversary cards
  • Training and induction packs with an embedded demonstration

Who It Is For

  • Marketing managers running a high value direct mail campaign
  • Pharmaceutical and medical device companies briefing clinicians
  • Exhibition and event contractors producing take-away material
  • Brand owners launching a product that needs demonstrating
  • Agencies producing premium client presentation pieces
Problems Solved

What Goes Wrong Without It

  • A printed leaflet cannot demonstrate a product in motion, which is exactly what a screen in the card does
  • QR codes asking a recipient to go and watch a video lose most of the audience before the video starts
  • Cards arriving flat and uncharged do not play, which is why videos are uploaded and units charged before shipment
  • Small screens are unreadable for detailed technical footage, so larger 7 and 10.1 inch builds are offered
  • Lithium batteries complicate freight, which is why bulk orders are shipped by express carriers set up to handle them
Technical

Technical Features

  • HD or LCD screen options at 2.4, 2.8, 4.3, 5, 7 and 10.1 inches
  • Automatic play on opening and stop on closing
  • Rechargeable lithium battery from 300mAh to 2000mAh
  • Charging through a 60mm USB cable in 3 to 4 hours
  • Video playback in AVI, MP4 and MPG formats
  • Still image display in JPG, JPEG, BMP and GIF formats
Specification

Specification

Screen ModelHD screen or LCD screen
Screen Size2.4in, 2.8in, 4.3in, 5in, 7in, 10.1in
Card SizeA4, A5, A6, business card or custom size
BatteryRechargeable lithium, 300mAh to 2000mAh
Charging Time3 to 4 hours
Accessory60mm USB cable
Memory128M to 16G including 1G and 2G options
Video FormatAVI, MP4, MPG
Photo FormatJPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF
OperationPlays automatically on opening, stops on closing
Video LoadingAll videos uploaded before shipment
ShippingExpress air by DHL, FedEx or UPS, 5-10 business days worldwide
Production

Materials and Manufacturing Process

Materials

  • Printed card stock
  • LCD screen module
  • Rechargeable lithium battery
  • USB cable

Manufacturing Process

  • Artwork preflight and imposition
  • Offset printing of the card
  • Lamination and die cutting
  • Screen module and battery assembly
  • Video upload and playback test
  • Battery charging
  • Individual packing
Quality Control

How This Job Is Checked

  • Printed card checked by hand for colour match against the approved artwork
  • Each assembled unit powered up and the loaded video played through before packing
  • Open and close switch operation tested on every card so playback starts and stops correctly
  • Battery charged and checked before dispatch so the card plays on arrival
  • Photographs of the finished cards sent for approval before shipment
Customisation

What You Can Change

  • Screen size selected from 2.4 to 10.1 inches against reading distance and content detail
  • Card format at A4, A5, A6, business card size or a custom shape
  • Memory specified from 128M up to 16G depending on total video length
  • Battery capacity set between 300mAh and 2000mAh to match screen and run time
  • Multiple videos loaded and selectable where the content has several sections
  • Printed card artwork fully custom on outer and inner faces
Comparison

Compared With the Alternatives

AlternativeHow This Compares
Printed brochure with a QR codeThe video card plays without the recipient doing anything, while a QR brochure costs a fraction as much and has no battery to ship
USB stick with video filesThe card needs no computer and no file handling, though a USB stick carries far more data and costs much less per unit
Tablet-based presentationA tablet is reusable across many campaigns, but the video card is left behind with the client and keeps playing your content on their desk
Use Guide

Getting the Best Result

  • Match screen size to viewing distance: 2.4in and 2.8in for a card held in the hand, 7in and 10.1in for a screen viewed across a desk
  • Keep the video short enough that it plays through in one opening, since playback stops when the card is closed
  • Supply video as AVI, MP4 or MPG and stills as JPG, JPEG, BMP or GIF
  • Specify the total video length before quoting so memory from 128M to 16G is sized correctly
  • Switch the video off before connecting the card to a computer, and charge for 3 to 4 hours with the card closed
  • Do not bend, strike or drop the card in use, as the screen module sits inside the printed board
Answers

Custom Video Cards Brochure 4.3” Screen Easy Uploading USB FAQ

What screen sizes can I choose?

2.4, 2.8, 4.3, 5, 7 and 10.1 inches, in either an HD or LCD screen module.

Do you load the videos before shipping?

Yes, all videos are uploaded before shipment so the card plays as soon as it is opened.

How long does it take to charge?

3 to 4 hours through the supplied 60mm USB cable. Keep the card closed while it charges.

What video formats can the card play?

AVI, MP4 and MPG for video, plus JPG, JPEG, BMP and GIF for still images.

How much memory do I need?

Memory runs from 128M up to 16G, with 1G and 2G as common mid options. Tell us the total running time of your content and it is specified from that.

How are bulk orders with batteries shipped?

Most commonly by express air with DHL, FedEx or UPS, which takes 5-10 business days worldwide.

What card sizes are available?

A4, A5, A6 and business card size, or any custom size and shape you specify.

Next Step

Quote Custom Video Cards Brochure 4.3” Screen Easy Uploading USB

Send the quantity, size and finish. Digital samples run in 1-2 working days and custom sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.