...A report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course of BUSINESS ETHICS As a part of POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT On PIRACY IN MOVIES AND SONGS DOMAIN By S. Sandeep Bhat (PGP/17/290) Shakun (PGP/17/295) Satyanarayana A (PGP/17/293) Sana Niazi (PGP/17/292) Saurabh Choudhary (PGP/17/294) Sabyasachi Das (PGP/17/291) INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT KOZHIKODE-673570 DECEMBER 2013 DECLARATION OF PLAGIARISM-FREE WORK We are aware of rules against ‘Plagiarism’ in IIM Kozhikode and hereby declare that our work is original and plagiarism-free, and that in all cases where we quote or use the work of others (in books, articles, essays, research papers and on the internet), it is acknowledged and quotations and paraphrases are clearly indicated. Sandeep Bhat Shakun Satyanarayan A Sana Niazi Saurabh Chaudhary Sabyasachi Das DECLARATION OF EQUAL CONTRIBUTION OF WORK We hereby declare that we have equally contributed towards completing this research and put in efforts to the best of our capabilities. Sandeep Bhat Shakun Satyanarayan A Sana Niazi Saurabh Chaudhary Sabyasachi Das TABLE OF CONTENTS Sr. No. | Content | Page No. | 1. | Literature Review | 3 | 2. | Executive Summary | 3 | 3. | Methodology | 4 | 4. | Data Analysis and Findings | 5 | 5. | Conclusion | 6 | 6. | References | 7 | 7. | Appendix | 7 | 1. LITERATURE REVIEW Piracy refers to the unauthorized use or reproduction...
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... Internet Pirates Music, Movies and More Most people like listening to good music by the artists they enjoy listening to. Music is expensive when you are on a tight budget and the belt is as tight as it can go. You must choose between getting the newest CD and gasoline for your vehicle. Of course you would choose the gasoline to get back and forth to work or wherever you may have to drive. However you might be able to download the music from your computer. Downloading itself is not illegal but, if a person puts the song on the internet; copies, sells or distributes it for profit that is a crime. No matter what excuses are used it is all a cop out. It does not change the fact that copyrighted material or songs downloaded for profit is theft if it has not been paid for (Amazon). Chances are you may know someone who downloads music or movies from online and this in itself is not illegal. It is when friends start asking if they could get this or that downloaded and they will pay you for this music or movies. The Internet is running rampant with peer to peer (p2p) networks such as LimeWire, Bit Torrent and many others. These sites are where people copy music then put it on these sites for others to copy or use. The act of downloading something illegally falls under the Copyright Act of 1976, a Federal Statute that governs copyright laws in the United States (Wang, 2013). Copyrights include literary works, music, motion pictures and copyright infringement...
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...who download music and movies illegally be punished? The number of illegal movie and music downloads has steeply risen over the past decade. Music and movie producers invest immense time and resources in production hoping to not only recoup their investment but also earn profits. Neither music nor movies are spontaneously created. It is only logical that users pay for them and not exploit the producers through free illegal downloads. As a result, people who download music and movies illegally should be punished. A businessman invests to get returns, a soldier risks his life to earn a salary, a farmer toils to get a good harvest, and so is the case with other human activities. As a matter fact, all activities are directed towards some form of reward. Musicians and movie producers should not be denied their rewards. Sadly, illegal downloads denies them earnings from their hard work. Other than reward, illegal download of movies and music wipes out passion for creativity. It discourages artistic talent and makes artists feel their efforts are being exploited by people who enjoy watching yet pay nothing for it. This is devastating considering that the only way artists can grow is through the earnings generated from their existing works. The economy also suffers when illegal music and movie downloaders are let scot-free. It is undeniable that entertainment contributes immensely to national revenue (Osman 167). When no earnings are made from the music and movies, the national...
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...[Is it ok to download movies and/or music without paying for it? Why or why not? Arguments for and against.] | Emilianos EllinasThe Business of Entertainment, Media and TechnologyOctober 16, 2013 | Debate about legality and appropriateness of downloading copyrighted material is nothing new to the world we live in. Since the advent of P2P technology with Napster in 1999, the Entertainment industry has struggled to grasp the magnitude of this emerging cultural phenomenon. Never again in human history was it as effortless, economical and fast to copy and distribute music and movies to the masses. A few decades back, the entertainment industry faced a similar predicament regarding music cassettes and VHS tapes. They swore in belief that these “parasitic” technologies would disrupt economic growth forever. Yet again, history proved them utterly wrong, as they bigger than ever. The main arguments branch into three lines of defense against downloading: (i) how the artists make a living; (ii) the Entertainment industry’s growth and affluence; (iii) the claim “without copyright, there will be no culture” . Nowadays, artists expect to be paid, and remuneration is their incentive to stay creative and continue working, because at the end of the day this is how they pay their bills. Does this support the viewpoint that this will make the industry shrink, and less creative content will be available for our enjoyment? Every year the industry announces a higher number in lost profits...
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...During the last years, music, movies and TV programmes have been downloaded for free from Internet affecting CDs sales, TV programmes and movie rights. So, is this harming artists and TV corporations or helping them? Many people argue that downloading music from internet is not just illegal but morally wrong because you are stealing the artist who has put a lot of effort into that music that you are stealing. If you believe that you should not steal from an old shoemaker, who works because he needs the money to live, so why do it from a music artist who puts a lot of work in his songs is right? However, many of these artists make more money that they will ever need as they also make money from concerts. A lot of people run short of money and do not have much to spend on music, movies or TV programmes and downloading it for free seems the best option for them who don’t want to be left aside from the new technological society who offers these entertainments. Before you had to spend a lot of money to get all of these, but nowadays they are closer to our needs, closer for the people with limited resources, so why are we going to take away this privilege from them. People who support this side of the argument consider that downloading music, movies or TV programmes is not a way of steeling it, is a way of sharing. It is very common that when you are with your friends you listen to list of music so you share songs with your friends and widen your music spectrum including more artists...
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...young adult film maker. Burton has created many movies that are popular for their gothic and dark feel. The characters in Burton’s movies are usually happy with dark surroundings. In Tim Burton’s film he is very good at using editing skills, music, and lighting to establish a dark and suspenseful setting with strange characters. These cinematic techniques keep the viewers interested in the film. Tim Burton is a very creative writer, he knows and utilizes several techniques to catch the viewer’s eye. For instance, Burton uses lighting to establish a mood. In the introduction of Edward Scissorhands at Edward’s house he used a lot of low key lighting to give the viewer a creepy, more gothic feel about Edward. Lighting is a very important cinematic technique in movies, especially movies like Edward Scissorhands and Charlie In The Chocolate Factory....
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...Herbert Ross starring Kevin Bacon), and the other one in 2011 (directed by Craig Brewer starring Kenny Wormald). Music and characters are very similar, but the dance moves and time frame are different in both Footloose movies. The first thing noticeable is the difference in the time eras from one movie to the other. In the 1984 movie, the game of chicken is introduced when Ren is challenged to play chicken on farm tractors on a narrow road. Ren is driving one tractor and Chuck is driving the other going toward one another until one tractor goes into the ditch. Now in the 2011 movie, Ren and Chuck play chicken using derby busses to play the game, by racing in a figure eight (with four busses total making sure to not go too fast or too slow). The end is when one of the busses catches on fire, as Ren jumps from the bus, and crashes into the other bus. The other thing one will also notice is the similarities and difference between the reckless behaviors in the two movies, in the 1984 movie, when Ariel (the preacher’s daughter) is leaving church in a car with her friends; Chuck drives up beside the girls. Ariel climbs out of the car onto Chuck’s truck, and at one point Ariel is standing between the two vehicles while an oncoming eight-teen wheeler approaches head-on; both vehicles wind up in the ditch. Another time when Ariel’s reckless behavior comes into play in both movies, is when visiting the yearbook (old freight train cargo car that sits in the train rail yard). Students have...
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...CONTENTS Media, messages and styles used by Indian marketing communicators of Films 1. Overview of Indian Film Industry and Market 2. 4Ps concept applied on the movie industry as a whole 3. Overview of the film making business 4. Classification of movies from a producer’s or distributor’s point of view 5. Classification of movies as products 6. Publicity of movies 7. How different media is used for publicity of movies? 8. Alterative marketing methods 9. Music as a promotion tool 10. Hollywood marketing strategies in India 11. Messages and styles used for promotion of films 12. Bibliography Objective: To find out the Media, messages and styles used by Indian marketing communicators of Films. Methodology The project is based on secondary data information, as a source of secondary data various websites, movie magazines and marketing journals are used. Abstract: Bollywood, which contributes 27% of entertainment revenues, is changing from a fragmented industry to a few stalwart organisations who occupy all parts of the value chain starting from production to distribution. The article explores the new emerging trends in innovative movie promotions in the industry. The changing paradigm of its viewer ship and the increased role of NRI clusters is leading to a structural change in the way business is done in ‘Bollywood’. Overview of Indian Film Industry and Market India is the world's...
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...A Brief History of Music in Film Going to the movies is one of America’s top favorite pass times; and no movie-going experience would be complete without the accompanying sound tracks. The music in movies often heightens the suspense and deepens the drama. The right background music can make us fall in love with a character, be terrified of the villain, or even adore an unlikely hero. Starting with Silent films and continuing until today, music has been an important part in the movie industry. In the beginning, movies had no sound and eventually the studios figured out they needed something for their movies to be more entertaining. Very quickly they figured out music would supplement and go along well with the action on the screen. Music has always been able to affect people emotionally, so it made a perfect accompaniment for movies. In the early theaters, pianos quickly became a well-recognized fixture. Organs quickly followed and music became a permanent part of the movie-going experience. At first, it was up to musicians to choose what music they would play during the films; but the music still didn’t have a true designated purpose, other than used as filler. Eventually the studios began producing music for the musicians that was more suitable for the film. The music became more and more specialized based on what the studio wanted, until music was specifically written for each film. In fact, Charlie Chaplin composed his own music for some of his films...
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...focusing to dispose unauthorized websites and copyright infringement will not tackle the issue. The movie industry should create new ventures that will attract consumers to find authorized provider of movies. To lessen piracy and avoid the unequal profit distribution, the industry should make a new business design underscoring admission to authorized online streaming sites in an inexpensive and timely manner. The first thing that hurts the economy is the use of unauthorized software and websites to upload and download different movies. This illegal site has taken the profitability of the industry especially in the field of movie production because of the free and illegal access they give to the consumers. It does not only bring pain to the economy, but it also carries liabilities that may be impose to the consumers. As what...
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...While in the action of committing piracy, or breaking the law, many people always ask, "Does piracy really make a difference to the music or movie industry?" In most cases people would come to the conclusion that it does little to no difference but in all reality, it makes quite a large divot in the industries. According to Siwek, American workers suffer from the millions that download music illegally. Around 71,000 jobs and over two billion dollars in wages have been lost due to piracy in the music industry(I). With this in play, piracy really hurts the music industry. Some people will most likely think that downloading one song or one unpopular movie will not make much of a difference but it all adds up because so many people believe...
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...186 Week 3 – Relationship between Media and Culture Get Tutorial by Clicking on the link below or Copy Paste Link in Your Browser https://hwguiders.com/downloads/hum-186-week-3-relationship-media-culture/ For More Courses and Exams use this form ( http://hwguiders.com/contact-us/ ) Feel Free to Search your Class through Our Product Categories or From Our Search Bar (http://hwguiders.com/ ) There is has always been a strong relationship between media and culture. The relationship is a give and take style of relationship, where the media and the culture of the society lead the way. Television, movies, music, clothing, and electronic gaming steal what is popular in culture and make it their own. On the flipside, culture will often influence popular culture. There are three major media forms that reflect society the most, including television, movies, and electronic gaming. Television has been an extremely popular form of media since its inception. The highest rated shows reflect the society of their day, giving the audience an escape from their own everyday lives, and an insight into the lives of others. Television shows like Seinfeld, Home Improvement, Rosanne, Parenthood, and Friends are all shows about nothing really, but include social values and lesson. The life lessons and values are either discreet or out in the open, but reflect the values of society and culture TO Download Complete Tutorial Hit Purchase Button HUM 186 Week 3 – Relationship...
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...British Liverpool natives arrived in the United States in the 1960s to begin their long career of shaping American culture; they were the Beatles. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, like the many predecessors before them who had come from Britain such as Thomas Paine and Andrew Carnegie, became an integral part of the history of the United States, even though they were not true American-born citizens. Beginning with their momentous arrival in the United States in 1964, the Beatles greatly influenced American culture in the 1960s, and left an enduring legacy. The Beatles’ appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, controversy with Christianity in 1966, precedents and influences in music, impact and development of the album as an art form, creation of a variety of movies, and influences in the counterculture as well as the pop culture helped to make American culture what it is today. On February 7, 1964, the Beatles landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, where a crowd of thousands of fans and reporters were waiting. There was such pandemonium, chaos, and screaming that, “One policeman who has worked at the airport for ten years said: ‘I think the world has gone mad.’” Two days after their frenzied arrival, the Beatles made a famous appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. “The broadcast broke all viewing records that held for several years as more than 73 million Americans – teenagers and adults – watched the show. It was reported that crime was...
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...Nancy J. Nabong AC 103 : MWF / 1:00 – 2:00 PM I. THE ELEMENTS OF DRAMA 1. PLOT * Most important element of a story: Summary of a play’s story, concerned with what happens in the story * The order of events occurring in a play is referred to as the plot of the drama. It is the basic storyline that is narrated through a play. The entertainment one derives from a play depends largely on the sequence of events that occur in the story. The logical connection between the events and the characters, which enact the story form an integral part of the plot of drama. 2. CHARACTER * These are the people presented in the play that are involved in the perusing plot. Each character should have their own distinct personality, age, appearance, beliefs, socio economic background, and language. * The characters must be shaped to fit the needs of the plot and all parts the characterization must fit together. * Protagonist – the person who is attempting to resolve the problem. The conflict he faces, frequently involves a struggle with some force outside himself (external conflicts) as with an antagonist and or struggle within himself (internal conflict). 3. THOUGHT * What the play means as opposed to what happens (the plot). Sometimes the theme is clearly stated in the title. It may be stated through dialogue by a character acting as the playwright’s voice. Or it may be the theme is less obvious and emerges only after some study or thought. The...
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...it. In The 40-Year-Old Virgin the lighting was a high-key lighting and hard lighting it was to make the movie seem cheerful and funny. Also I felt like the movie Meet The Parents used the same lighting. With the camerawork in has noticed that in both of these films in the comedy genre they have used all three of the lens; wide-angle, normal, and telephoto. But used the normal lens a little more throughout the movies. The camera was placed in short distance range and used the angles eye-level angle and high angle. The sound effect in these films are normal and natural sounds no outstanding music or sound effects added. As the filmmakers the artistic ending was great, it was a happy ending like expected. But the film meet the parents it has gave an image that is should have more to it, something else can happen and will still fit with the movie itself. These movies are in the horror genre the movies I Am Legend and The Nightmare On Elm Street have a lot of different setting and views from how the two comedy movies the 40 year old virgin and meet the parents. The comedy movies are also similar and all the film taking where the horror have their variance it most likely from the year difference. The lighting in I am legend used both hard and soft lighting, low-key lighting. Most of the movie was taken part outside during the day. Where nightmare on elm street was also taken outside but most of it at night time so they used all or most of...
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