Abstract: Systems and methods for data distribution based on encryption are described. Embodiments of the systems and methods may include a first computer system comprising a first storage system that has a first input directory and a first virtual read directory, the first computer system further comprising a first file system comprising a first encryption system for encrypting a data file stored to the first input directory upon access of the data file from the first virtual read directory, a data communications network for communicating the data file having been encrypted from the first computer system, and a second computer system coupled to the data communications network for receiving the data file from the data communications network, the second computer system further comprising a second encryption system for decrypting the data file.

Abstract: A master movie and player are created on the fly. The master movie is created based on characteristics of a movie or other asset to be viewed by the player. The player is constructed from a template having rudimentary player capabilities for a predetermined connection speed. Tracks selected by suppliers and user/e-tailers are added to customize the player. Different players are constructed for various predetermined connection speeds. When an asset is to be viewed, a server downloads the master movie matching a content viewer's request to the content viewer's machine. The master movie determines the connection speed and send a message back to the server. The server then downloads the player for the asset requested by the content viewer and matching the content viewer's connection speed. The requested asset is then streamed to the content viewer.