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The video, hosted by Ben, focuses on various methods for viewing and analyzing EXIF data and metadata from photos and videos. It outlines the importance of metadata for understanding the who, what, where, and when of media files, highlighting tools like the inspector function on Mac, file properties on Windows, and specialized tools like EXIF Viewer Pro and the command-line based EXIF Tool by Phil Harvey. Ben also emphasizes using online tools such as Jeffrey’s Image Metadata Viewer and Mattwio YouTube Metadata Viewer for accessing detailed metadata, including geolocation and statistics. A crucial point to remember is that metadata can be edited to mislead, so cross-referencing is recommended. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content if they found it helpful.
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In this segment of the video, the host, Ben, explains five different ways to view the Exif data and metadata of photos and videos, which helps answer questions about who, what, where, and when related to the media. He first demonstrates using built-in tools on a Mac to access metadata via the inspector function, and on Microsoft by right-clicking to view file properties. He discusses how social media often strips metadata from images. Ben then shows an image that has metadata, including GPS data, indicating the photo’s location and the type of phone used. He recommends Jeffrey’s Image Metadata Viewer for viewing metadata by either uploading an image or pasting its URL. For YouTube videos, he suggests using the Mattwio YouTube Metadata Viewer by pasting the video link to see its metadata.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various methods for viewing metadata, specifically EXIF data, from images. Key tools mentioned include EXIF Viewer Pro, which allows users to view EXIF data directly on a website without saving the image, and the command-line based EXIF Tool by Phil Harvey for detailed metadata retrieval. The speaker also highlights built-in options like the inspector on Mac and properties view on Windows. Additionally, tools like Jeffries Image Metadata Viewer and YouTube metadata provided by mattw.io are discussed for accessing more detailed and useful information, such as geolocation and statistics, directly from images and videos.
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In this segment, the video discusses tools for viewing metadata and EXIF data, specifically mentioning the command-line tool “EXIF Tool.” This tool can display detailed metadata, including GPS coordinates. It also highlights an important cautionary note: metadata can be edited to mislead, so it’s crucial to cross-reference and double-check any names or locations obtained. The segment concludes by encouraging viewers to like, comment, and subscribe if they found the session helpful.