Movie Piracy Illegal copying of
movies for personal or commercial use.
New epidemic that is affecting the film industry financially on a global level.
Difference between Original and Pirated
Original movie has a high quality video while pirated has a low quality video.
Original cd/dvd has a disc catalog number.
Pirated gadgets can be easily damaged.
The Consumers
• Almost all of us do it, and must of us don’t even think twice about its consequences
• What interests do we have as media consumers, and how are they served or not served by downloading?
Benefits
• Free access to media.• Better cultured.• Saves money.• Fighting the big corporations (their usually
unethical anyways right?)
Negative Effects of Piracy
Movie industry loses 4.2 billion a year.
Consumers will not buy the original product.
Consumers will not support the artist and the film.
It may cause economic problems.
Loss of jobs.
