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Steve Grisetti wrote on 8/8/2011, 11:19 AM
This comes up occasionally on these forums.

And, unfortunately, the answer is no. There's really no affordable way to do it. Sorry.
OldJack wrote on 8/8/2011, 11:31 AM
Sorry duplicate post
OldJack wrote on 8/8/2011, 11:33 AM
What about the copy protection tab under file properties and slection "yes" option? Does that not copy protect the dvd?
Former user wrote on 8/8/2011, 6:58 PM
No, that only sets a flag which is used by the duplicator when you have a DVD made commercially. But even then, these schemes are easy to crack.

Dave T2
musicvid10 wrote on 8/8/2011, 7:25 PM
"But even then, these schemes are easy to crack."

To add a bit to that, the right of one to make one copy for personal use of properly purchased commercial DVDs is now a part of US law, although proprietary and classified content is specifically not included. Another caveat: The right to copy does not validate the legality of any software used to decrypt and/or make the copy.

Hope this is clear as mud.
;?)
Steve Mann wrote on 8/8/2011, 8:57 PM
"Is there anyway that I can block someone from copying a DVD I make in DVD Architect? "

Short answer, yes.
Long answer, it will cost you thousands of $$ for the first copy for the licensing and glass master.

Rule of content protection: If I can see it or hear it, I can copy it. In other words, copy protection is a complete waste of money.

Here's how I do it - I decided that I am in the video production business - not the DVD duplication business. My DVD's are priced so low ($7.50 each in small quantities) that even though I tell the client that they may make copies of their DVD's, I keep getting more reorders. I even offer to provide them the cover art in a PSD file, but they want me to make their DVD's.

Steve Mann