Enhancing Movie Piracy Prevention through Automated IR Transmission and Steganographic Method

Films are a significant form of entertainment form of entertainment in modern society, with filmmakers investing substantial resources into their production. However, this effort is undermined by piracy, where individuals copy and distribute film content illegally, often by recording movies with portable often by recording movies with portable cameras and uploading them to online platforms. Camcorder theft in particular has a significant impact on the film industry. Despite efforts to Track pirates, watermarking in pirated movies is often undetectable, making it difficult to deter piracy effectively.To address this issue, this paper proposes two innovative solutions. Firstly, it suggests embedding a secret key using steganography via MATLAB to secure movies files. Steganography allows for the concealment of information within digital media, providing a covert means of protection. Secondly, this recommendation involves constructing a screen fitted with an infrared transmitter which would prevent people from filming illegally in cinemas. The idea behind this system is that it emits infrared signals at the same time as films are being shown thereby making recording impossible. Also GSM technology can be used to send quick SMS alerts to authorized personal whenever there is an attempt at piracy for immediate response. On the whole, these measures are designed to combat theater piracy by making movies more secure against illegal duplication while at the same time preventing people from recording them without permission, thus protecting movie makers’ and distributors’ rights. Movie piracy through the integration of an Automated IR Transmitter screen system and as system and a system employing steganography, facilitated by IOT (internet of things) technology. By utilizing components such as NodeMCU, LCD, relays, capacitors, diodes, regulators, LED’s, power supply boards, RF readers, LED strips lights, IR sensors, and LDRs, the system aims to combat movie piracy effectively. This paper discusses the functionality of each component, their integration, and how they contribute to the overarching goal of mitigating movie piracy while ensuring the security of digital movie.