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June 28th, 2010, 01:23 PM
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How do you tell a client that DVD copy protection does not exist?
I recently had a client request a quote - at the end of the conversation, she throws in, "we need to prevent people from copying this."
She's a great client, I like working with her, and because of that I'm not willing to just say "Nope, can't be done" until I have exhausted all options. Well, I long ago determined that the "holy grail" of copy protection does not exist, even though I was holding out for some new technological advancement. What do you tell your clients when they ask? |
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June 28th, 2010, 01:33 PM
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Inner Circle
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Every time I've had this question/request I point out that the only semi-reliable way is to add Macrovision encoding to PRESSED DVDs... and that I have software that WILL crack even Hollywood encryption on my system. (I assure you, I use the software for legal purposes only OR to back up a DVD that I own that is beginning to skip due to scratching)
I point out that the only thing you can REALLY do is try to appeal MORALLY to the potential copier by having a "Please Don't Copy This" screen come up on first play. I'm sure you've seen the other thread on copy protecting that is active right now.
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June 28th, 2010, 02:22 PM
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Yeah, that thread is what brought this up. I'm not comfortable with purposely defacing a disk for a customer: "Why are all my disks scratched?" "I did that, it's your copy protection." "You're a stooge!" :)
I will probably have to tell my client that the only true copy protection is available on 1,000 or more copies, and it's not even that good. |
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June 28th, 2010, 02:32 PM
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Sorry I don't have any better news for you and I won't "deface" discs either. Seems kind of "ghetto"...
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June 28th, 2010, 02:45 PM
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June 28th, 2010, 03:11 PM
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Inner Circle
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And Seth earns a "+1" in my books...
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June 28th, 2010, 03:46 PM
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That's why I work for non profits that actually encourage copying... doesn't make me particularly happy, but I don't think I should worrry - as long as people can get a free copy, they won't bother copying my product.
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June 29th, 2010, 08:13 AM
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July 3rd, 2010, 09:01 AM
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I mentioned that to the client and she was satisfied. We are instead going to appeal to their moral sensitivities.
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