Piracy Video Quality Explained: CAM, WEB-DL, BluRay, REMUX & More

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Piracy & Video Source Tag Reference – The Complete “Pirate Video Quality” Dictionary

📚 Piracy & Video Source Tag Reference

The complete master list of common video source tags used in the piracy/release scene, with meanings, typical quality, and how they’re made. Think of this as the “pirate video quality dictionary.”

This article is for educational/terminology reference only. Circumventing DRM or distributing copyrighted content may be illegal in your jurisdiction.

🎥 Theatrical / Cinema Sources

Tag Meaning Quality How it’s made
CAMCamcorder copyVery lowFilmed inside cinema with handheld/hidden camera, using built-in mic.
HD-CAMHigh-Def CamLowSame as CAM but recorded in HD resolution.
TS / TelesyncTeleSyncLow-MediumFilmed in cinema but audio taken directly from source (e.g., headphone jack), steadier camera (tripod).
HDTSHigh-Def TelesyncMediumTS recorded with HD camera + direct audio. Better but still cinema-sourced.
TC / TelecineTeleCineMedium-HighCaptured directly from the film reel via telecine machine — rare today.
PreDVDRipPre-release DVDMedium-HighDVD copy leaked before official release.

💻 Digital Streaming & Online Sources

Tag Meaning Quality How it’s made
WEB-DLWeb DownloadHighDownloaded from a streaming store/service without re-encoding; decrypted from DRM.
WEBRipWeb RipHigh-MediumCaptured from stream after decryption; sometimes recompressed.
HDRipHD RipMediumGeneric HD source tag (stream/TV/other digital origin).
NF WEB-DLNetflix Web DownloadHighDirectly from Netflix servers, decrypted.
AMZN WEB-DLAmazon Prime Web DownloadHighFrom Amazon servers, decrypted.
DSNP WEB-DLDisney+ Web DownloadHighFrom Disney+ servers, decrypted.
HMAX WEB-DLHBO Max Web DownloadHighFrom HBO Max servers, decrypted.
ATVP WEB-DLApple TV+ Web DownloadHighFrom Apple TV+ servers, decrypted.
HULU WEB-DLHulu Web DownloadHighFrom Hulu servers, decrypted.
iTunes WEB-DLiTunes DownloadHighPurchased from iTunes and DRM removed.

📀 Physical Media Sources

Tag Meaning Quality How it’s made
BluRay / BDBlu-ray DiscVery HighDirect rip from Blu-ray disc.
BDRipBlu-ray RipHighEncoded from a Blu-ray source into smaller size.
BRRipBlu-ray Re-RipMedium-HighEncoded from an already ripped Blu-ray file.
REMUXBlu-ray RemuxVery HighOriginal Blu-ray video/audio remultiplexed into another container (e.g., MKV) without re-encoding.
UHD BluRayUltra HD Blu-rayVery High (4K HDR)Rip from 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc.
DVDRipDVD RipMediumEncoded from a DVD source.
DVD5 / DVD9DVD sizeMediumRaw DVD ISO images; DVD5 ≈ 4.7 GB, DVD9 ≈ 8.5 GB.
DVDScr / ScreenerDVD ScreenerMediumPromo DVD sent to reviewers, usually watermarked; leaked.

📡 Television Sources

Tag Meaning Quality How it’s made
PDTVPure Digital TVMedium-HighRecorded from digital TV broadcast without analog conversion.
SDTVStandard Definition TVLow-MediumRecorded from TV broadcast in SD.
HDTVHigh Definition TVHighRecorded from HD television broadcast.
DVBDigital Video BroadcastHighCaptured from DVB streams.
DSRDigital Satellite RipHighCaptured from digital satellite TV feed.
PPV RipPay-Per-View RipHighRecorded from Pay-Per-View broadcast.

🔧 Special Encodes & Processing Tags

Tag Meaning Quality How it’s made
x264 / x265 / H.264 / H.265Codec usedDependsEncoding format; x265/H.265 gives smaller files with similar quality.
HEVCHigh Efficiency Video CodingDependsSame as x265; efficient compression.
10bit10-bit color depthHighBetter color gradation; needs compatible player.
HDR / HDR10 / Dolby VisionHigh Dynamic RangeVery HighPreserves wider color/brightness range.
SDRStandard Dynamic RangeHighNormal video color range.
AAC / AC3 / DTS / TrueHD / AtmosAudio formats—Specifies audio codec/quality.
PROPERProper release—Fixes issues in earlier release (sync, quality).
REPACKFixed repackaged release—Replaces a faulty release.
READNFORead info—Special note included about the release.
INTERNALInternal group release—Released privately to avoid competition/duplicate rules.

⚠ Rare / Obsolete Tags

Tag Meaning Quality Notes
VHSRipVHS Cassette RipLowFrom VHS tape — almost extinct.
LaserDisc RipLaserDisc SourceMediumFrom LaserDisc — rare.
WPWorkprintVariesEarly unfinished cut of a movie; often missing effects.
R5Region 5 DVDMedium-HighRussian market DVDs; cheaper, earlier release.

💡 Summary: Quality Hierarchy (Best → Worst)

UHD BluRay REMUX BluRay REMUX BluRay WEB-DL HDTV HDRip DVDRip HDTS TS CAM

Attribution & Ethics: This guide explains terminology only. Always respect creators’ rights, local laws, and platform terms of service.

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