Authoring Software
CD & DVD Watermarking
" Integrating Copy Protection with Watermarking and Database Management. "
Features
- CD & DVD standards compliant
- Play-back & sound quality unaffected
- Burn Distribution Architecture
- Watermarking 'on the fly'
- Database management
- Remote look ups
- Audio watermarking database used by the major record labels
- DVD watermarking with Patronus anti rip copy protection
How it Works
Fortium's CD and DVD copy control technologies can be integrated with Watermarking technology to enable combined copy controlled and watermarked disc burning. This process is called 'Double Dip' protection and operates effectively on duplication equipment including Rimage systems. CD copy control and watermarking is used extensively by major record labels.
DVD Watermarking: Previously the addition of copy protection with watermarking could greatly extend production times making it impractical to undertake fast turnaround projects. Fortium’s Patronus DVD anti rip copy protection software now integrates seamlessly with DVD watermarking systems to create a one stop production process. Contact us for more information.
Audio Watermarking: Fortium builds and manages customised watermarking databases for the ingestion and look up of data for watermarked discs for the record industry. Remote look ups for the immediate decoding of detected watermarks for referencing by content owners is a service we provide through our partners. Contact us for more information.
Duplication Partner
MSI USES THE PHILIPS WATERMARKING TECHNOLOGY, CompoTrack WAV. It is a vital tool in the management of a secure audio distribution system for any organization. Whenever a pirated song is found on the Internet, the MSI software can determine from where the leak has occurred and identify the person who made the first illegal copy. Moreover, the digital delivery of newly released songs to radio stations can be secured by adding a unique watermark to each distributed song.
In recent months the MSI Copy Control and Watermarking system has been used by some of the most prestigious recording artists as part of the major labels' strategic development of anti-piracy doctrines to protect their content. These include BEST-SELLING ARTISTS SUCH AS JAMES BLUNT, BON JOVI, LINKIN PARK, ALANIS MORISSETTE, KEANE and many more.
FLEXIBLE AND INTUITIVE, the MSI Copy Control suite comprises a software-based audio protection system for embedding watermarks and/or adding copy protection to audio content. Any protection or personalization added to the disc can be implemented at varying levels. This is achieved without affecting the audio quality or size of the original audio source. This application provides users the opportunity to watermark their content and TRACK ANY UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION on the internet.
In addition, COPY PROTECTION MEASURES may be added at varying levels of security to prevent the unlawful duplication of original discs. The methodology used is an encapsulation process on compact disc recordable media (CD-R) that wraps around the audio content controlling device access. This technique enables the information contained on the disc to be protected without being altered or affecting sound quality. The control program provided as part of the disc management system only resides on the CD-R media and DOES NOT INSTALL ANY PROGRAMS that alter your access to the content.
Designed to provide a FULLY SCALABLE solution, the MSI software is compliant with the entire range of Rimage Systems, from the Rimage 360i to the Producer 8100, the MSI Copy Control suite is approved for use with any of the Rimage Systems.
MSI Product Whitepaper
Integration Partner
Challenge
A growing number of illegal copies of movies, TV shows and music are becoming available on the internet, P2P networks and news groups in the very early stages of the content life cycle. This often occurs even before premiering or first airing of the new series or music releases. Leakage in the content production workflow or distribution process creates a serious commercial risk and potential loss of revenue.
Solution
NexGuard - Pre-release is specifically designed for the (post)-production environment, making distribution of audio and video content traceable and secure. Whether the content goes to post-production houses for dubbing, circulates for review, is accessible for preview, or distributed for end-user delivery, the NexGuard - Pre-release forensic marking solution provides enhanced content security. The versatile and scalable system ensures traceability of individual copies, during tape or DVD duplication and upon file transfer or transcoding. NexGuard – Pre-release supports masters, screeners and online distribution scenarios.
Benefits
- Deterrent against content piracy
- Traceability for security leakage in post production, pre-view and distribution, TV content repurposing
- Scalable turnkey solutions for file, tape and DVD duplication workflows
- Integrated into products for format conversion e.g. Digital Rapids, Grab Networks, Rhozet, Telestream, Root 6
- Imperceptible and robust watermark for audio and video
- Survives processing to formats commonly used for circulation of content on the internet, P2P networks and newsgroups
- distributed workflow management, payload management, meta data management
- Supports file formats commonly found in Pre-release workflows such as HD, SD and dual link HD
- Camcorder proof versions available
Download the NexGuard - Pre-release leaflet here