Encore web DVD "hidden video assets" ?

is it possibe to create a encore web DVD with "hidden video assets" ? (like they used to using Director?)
so the end user would just insert the dvd rom, and lauch an html file but would not see the video assets ?

it would be to prevent copying of individual f4v files. it used to be common in director hiding quicktime files.
i guess the better way now would be to host the flash/videos on a protected webpage and sell timed access. (unfortunalty, that comes with a learning curve to put into effect.)
but the origianl thought was to offer the product as DVD or On Demand Streaming or Digital Download - and if a user chooses Digital Download i have to have a delivery format

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