The Good and the Bad of Torrent Sites

Torrents have become an increasingly popular way to download files. No matter what you are looking for, from audio to video to applications, torrents are an easy way to find and download. However, most...

What is a TS?

TS stands for Telesync.  It is a type of bootleg movie copy made by film pirates.  TS film copies are generally higher quality than a cam movie which is filmed in theater.  TS films are actually filmed via...

What is a R5?

A R5 movie is designed from a Telecine machine, using an analog video source.  Studios take care of the post-production issues before ripping them to a DVD.  In most cases, a studio actually...

Your Ipod downloads can get you locked up!

Avoiding Illegal Music Files

The fines for illegally downloading and uploading copyrighted material such as mp3 files without permission are high. In fact, a person who uploads a file for their own personal use (no financial gain,...

Groove On With Grooveshark

Grooveshark is a new monetized music sharing application currently in private beta. Grooveshark has a simple business idea: everyone in music getting paid. Their lofty goal is to change the music industry, and...

Get a download of this...

With all the bickering in the British music industry going on about file sharing, I think there is a voice getting lost in the shuffle. We all know what Lily Allen thinks. We all know what Nick Mason thinks....

What is a Workprint?

A workprint is a rough draft of a film.  It is an unfinished product and is not meant for the public to see.  Film editors use workprints to splice scenes together, tweak audio and add-in place holders...

Downloading Morals

Many sites that promote the free download of media have lawsuits against them because apparently it’s illegal to share copyrighted material without the owners permission. Sites such as Pirate Bay in which...

Media Copyright Laws and Ethics

Copyright laws were created to protect the artist, but are they ethical in a day when movie production companies demand an exorbitant amount of money from the consumers? We might as well ask if the Microsoft...