Is it possible to apply 'DIY' DRM protection to Flash FLV Movies?

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  • menatplay
    Registered User
    • Oct 2002
    • 18
    #1

    Is it possible to apply 'DIY' DRM protection to Flash FLV Movies?

    Hey guys, ive been wonderng about this for a while now. I use Flash streaming on my site which seems the perfect solution for a multi platrform audience. Unlike DRM which is a complete pain in the ass.

    So I was thinking if it would be possible to embed some sort of action in the FLV or SWF movie, which could check a URL within the members area for authorisation. Im not Flash expert by any means, but surely something like this must be possible.

    By doing this I could offer mt FLV movies as downloads, together with my own flv player and not alienate Mac users like DRM does.

    whatcha think?
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    • macmark
      Confirmed User
      • Jun 2006
      • 196
      #2
      Sounds quite simple but I think it would prove difficult embedding the users details(or a general login) within the SWF and making it secure.
      Last edited by macmark; 07-25-2006, 01:12 AM.

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        • menatplay
          Registered User
          • Oct 2002
          • 18
          #3
          how about if it just checks a particular URL which is within the members area for a 'key' or some type of authorisation to play the movie. so the login action happens when the URL is requested and not within the swf or flv.

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            • macmark
              Confirmed User
              • Jun 2006
              • 196
              #4
              But that means the user would have to enter his user/pass everytime he wanted to view a movie? from a users POV, that sucks.

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                • DEA - banned for life
                  V.I.P.
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 7886
                  #5
                  Originally posted by macmark
                  But that means the user would have to enter his user/pass everytime he wanted to view a movie? from a users POV, that sucks.
                  yep it does

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