The Rise and Fall of DVDs: How Piracy Changed Everything
How did piracy contribute to the fall of DVDs? In this video, we explore the rise and dominance of DVDs, the advent of digital piracy, and how it disrupted the home entertainment industry. From high-speed internet and BitTorrent to the normalization of piracy and the eventual transition to streaming, learn how DVDs became a relic of the past.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: The Golden Age of DVDs
1:09 - The Role of High-Speed Internet in Piracy
2:19 - DVD-Ripping Tools and BitTorrent's Impact
3:19 - The Rise of Bootleg DVDs in Global Markets
4:03 - Why Copy Protection Measures Failed
4:57 - Changing Consumer Attitudes Toward Media
5:46 - The Financial Collapse of DVD Sales
6:37 - Streaming Services and the End of DVDs
7:23 - Conclusion: Lessons from the Fall of DVDs
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