Abstract: In an integrated media production security method and system, a database receives information as media is taken out of and into various production or other stations. Scanners identify specific media and the person moving the media. A data structure associates the handling history with content of the media. The system also controls application of visible and steganographic coding to a recording medium with the media. Data systems control encoding, recording and duplicating processes for media content. The system can manage information supplied to the database. The database provides forensic information regarding the media.