First, I tried copying the video and audio files to the hard drive on my computer. To make sure that PTProtect actually did stop illegal duplication of my projects, I decided to try duplicating a DVD that had PTProtect applied to it.
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I do know that as the PTProtect software is improved, upgrades will be available so that we can keep one step ahead of those who would pirate our work. But I also know that most people wouldn’t want to take the time. I am realistic enough to understand that anyone with enough time and expertise could probably bypass the protection given by PTProtect.
The software is free, but you pay incrementally for the credits: 100 credits (good for protecting 100 discs) costs $225, 1,000 credits cost $1,000, and 5,000 credits cost $3,750.
You must have a Primera duplicator to use PTProtect. In the future, there should also be a version of PTProtect for data DVDs. PTProtect is designed to protect DVD-Video, and it also works with dual-layer (DVD-9) recordable DVDs. In essence, PTProtect copy-controlled discs are designed to provide effective ‘speed bump’ protection from unauthorized casual copying.
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PTProtect is a passive solution, which means it does not load any software program onto the PC for the protection to work. The content on the DVD is not modified in any way and, because the copy control encapsulation sits in areas of the discs not read by the DVD players, playback quality remains unaffected. The encapsulated content on the DVD is then protected from access by common ripping programs. PTProtect software is applied to the DVD image during authoring so that when content is burned to disc it is encapsulated with the PTProtect software. How it WorksĪccording to Primera, this is how PTProtect works: It is then a simple matter of selecting the "Protect Video with PTProtect" checkbox. You can also protect a DVD by copying the AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS folders from the master DVD to your hard drive, or use your DVD publishing software to create an output format in AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS folders.
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The DVD must first be converted into an ISO image or already be on the hard drive in an ISO format. When PTPublisher is launched, the PTProtect option will be enabled, showing the number of credits still available. For it to work properly I had to download a newer version of the PTPublisher software (it requires v1.3.0 or higher). The PTProtect is activated using a USB dongle with a number of "credits" on it. The setup of the printer was very simple. I tested PTProtect on the Bravo SE Disc Publisher. I am not a technical person, but I found PTProtect to be easy and intuitive to use. Anyone who has taped dance recitals, concerts, plays, sporting events, school events, and other special events will welcome the benefits of PTProtect. But there are many of us who rely on the sale of DVD copies to make a living. I realize that there are many producers who don’t care if their work is copied, because they have made their money in the production itself. I am now free to provide my clients with DVDs without the fear of having someone make unauthorized copies. I’ve been using PTProtect on my productions since November 2008, and the best way to describe my overall impression is that I feel like a person who is experiencing freedom for the very first time.
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