Dear all, , It is necessary to be aware of the Indian copyright act and other laws that are applicable to conversion or adaption of any creative content to formats that can be used by persons with disabilities. There is a rationale behind demand of proof of disability by various entities in our field.
Nobaflix or any other entity can create a copy of a movie or TV series with or without the permission of the copyright holder with audio descriptions. However, they have to ensure that the distribution is limited to persons with disabilities only. They need to put in place mechanisms to identify the users and maintain their records. Nobaflix or any other company or NGO or individual is also allowed to cover the costs of audio description, but it should not be profit oriented. This is what our copyright law says. Hence what Nobaflix is doing is necessary as per our law. One should provide the disability certificate to enjoy the service. And there is another way. While registering in the app you can choose the name of a partner agency who can verify your identity. For example you can choose NAB Delhi. You will not need to upload your certificate. NAB Delhi will check and if you are a member of its library or registered as a visually impaired person then they will approve your registration and you will be able to use the app. If the mainstream film and TV series producers on their own add audio descriptions then there won't be a need for apps like Nobaflix. But we all know that this is not going to happen soon, particularly for existing content. I sometimes pity those entrepreneurs who dream of creating a product or service and sustaining it financially counting on the large population of visually impaired in the country. Sooner or later in the past they had to either shut shops or hunt for CSR funds or donations to survive. This is because on one hand the majority of VIPs do not have disposable income and there are many who are resistant to change and don’t want to pay for services. Best wishes to Nobaflix, I hope it succeeds. It is an excellent effort. Prashant -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Prerna Sobti Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 5:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] One of the first and best ott platform for the visually impaired people I completely agree with Ajay and Ved ji This is really sensitive personal information W why is it required in the first place it self Best Prerna Sobti > On 05-Jun-2023, at 12:31 PM, Ajay Minocha <[email protected]> wrote: > > Exactly, if it is a not-for-profit venture providing a free service, > the case is different. > In its present form, I am not comfortable sharing my disability > certificate as well as pay the subscription fee. > I think we need to have more robust regulatory framework which > provides a greater autonomy to the individuals for protection of their > health information and makes the companies more accountable regarding > the use of such info. > > Thanks, > Ajay > >> On 05/06/2023, Vedprakash Sharma <[email protected]> wrote: >> In fact, disability certificates would have been required had the >> service been free. >> >> Now, when it is chargeable, why one should submit any document. >> >> It is like other services which charge a subscription fee. >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from Mail for Windows >> >> >> >> From: Ajay Minocha >> Sent: 04 June 2023 03:06 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [AI] One of the first and best ott platform for the >> visually impaired people >> >> >> >> Disability certificate is a very sensitive document in my view, I am >> >> not comfortable subscribing to the app till the time this mandate >> >> exists. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Ajay >> >> >> >>> On 04/06/2023, Vikas Kapoor <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I personally think that most of the older movies are already >>> dialogue >> >>> based, the real critical challenge pertains to the new trends in the >> >>> new movies where dialogues are lesser, and the main focus is on >> >>> actions. >> >>> >> >>> On 04/06/2023, Vedprakash Sharma <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> I subscribed it for a month just to test it. More movies especially >>>> the >> >>>> movies of 1960-1990, should be brought to the platform. At least >>>> the >> >>>> movies >> >>>> available on Netflix should come for us to. >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> Sent from Mail for Windows >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> From: Omkar Pawaskar >> >>>> Sent: 03 June 2023 05:40 PM >> >>>> To: [email protected] >> >>>> Subject: [AI] One of the first and best ott platform for the >>>> visually >> >>>> impaired people >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> Introducing Nobaflix app, one of the first OTT platform for >>>> Differently >> >>>> Abled People to join the mainstream entertainment >> >>>> >> >>>> , >> >>>> >> >>>> , Nobaflix is a leading OTT platform that is specifically designed >>>> to >> >>>> cater >> >>>> to the needs of differently-abled people, particularly those with >>>> visual >> >>>> impairments. The platform offers audio-described versions of >>>> popular TV >> >>>> shows, movies, and other forms of content, providing a unique and >> >>>> inclusive >> >>>> entertainment experience for all users. >> >>>> >> >>>> , >> >>>> >> >>>> , The aim of Nobaflix is to promote diversity and inclusion in the >> >>>> entertainment industry by ensuring that everyone has access to >>>> mainstream >> >>>> entertainment, regardless of their abilities. The platform is >>>> committed >> >>>> to >> >>>> providing an accessible and inclusive environment where everyone >>>> can >> >>>> enjoy >> >>>> and participate in the world of entertainment equally. >> >>>> >> >>>> , >> >>>> >> >>>> , Through the audio description feature, visually impaired users >>>> can >> >>>> experience the full content of their favorite shows and movies. >>>> Audio >> >>>> descriptions provide a narration of what is happening on the >>>> screen, >> >>>> including character actions, body language, and facial expressions, >>>> which >> >>>> enables visually impaired users to enjoy the content fully. >> >>>> >> >>>> , >> >>>> >> >>>> , Nobaflix is dedicated to providing a seamless user experience and >>>> is >> >>>> constantly striving to improve its accessibility features to cater >>>> to the >> >>>> needs of its users. The platform also offers closed captioning and >>>> audio >> >>>> subtitles, providing a comprehensive and inclusive environment for >> >>>> everyone. >> >>>> >> >>>> , >> >>>> >> >>>> , In conclusion, Nobaflix is a pioneering platform that is leading >>>> the >> >>>> way >> >>>> in promoting accessibility and inclusivity in the entertainment industry. >> >>>> Its commitment to providing an accessible and inclusive environment >> >>>> ensures >> >>>> that everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy and participate in >>>> the >> >>>> world >> >>>> of entertainment. >> >>>> >> >>>> Here is the Google Play Store link of the Nobaflix app >> >>>> >> >>>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nobaflix.user >> >>>> >> >>>> To know how to use the Nobaflix app click on this YouTube link >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> https://youtu.be/Jd0Y-qtzze0 >> >>>> >> >>>> -- >> >>>> Disclaimer: >> >>>> 1. 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