Macrovision on DVDs

[srfscenar]

Hi all. I know that in order to use css on dvd's i must pay an anually fee of $10000 to CSS.
What about macrovision? Is it free or not?
Thanx in advance.

[mpucoder]

It is not free - contact macrovision for licensing information. (www.macrovision.com)
In order to use macrovision you must use css. btw - both css and macrovision are totally ineffective and will not prevent unauthorized reproduction and sale (aka pirating). Ask Macrovision for a gaurantee!

[srfscenar]

I know that its worthless but i wanna know the procedure.
Please correct me if i am wrong.

For the CSS encyption the replication factory is the one who should be licensed and not the authoring house.
But is it the same for Macrovision ACP also?
Thanx.

[dvdboy]

I believe Macrovision sells the license between them and the distributor, not them and the authoring / post house.

They will offer a per unit rate based on the number of units the distributor is producing. The authoring house are just asked to volunteer the titles and distributors it has enabled Macrovision for.

DVD Boy

[srfscenar]

Thanx alot DVDBoy.
I called Macrovision and its exactly like you said. Except that the Authoring house must have a license with Macrovision.It will not be charged of anything.

Thanx!