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The multimedia evidence community has been really buzzing the last couple of years in regards to how useful FFmpeg and Libav can be for dealing with proprietary video formats. Both tools are extremely useful in several aspects of a forensic DME workflow. With that said, however, whether it’s FFmpeg, Libav or another 3rd party tool, there are limitations and causes for concern when using them to process proprietary video file formats.

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Magnet Forensics launched the evolution of DVR Examiner today, Magnet WITNESS.  WITNESS includes all of the capabilities of DVR Examiner plus many new features, essentially creating a single solution to acquire, review, analyze and report on all of the video evidence from your case, regardless of source.  Proprietary DCCTV systems and files, cloud CCTV sources such as Ring & Arlo, MP4 & AVI exports from other sources such as in-car and body worn systems.

Unlike DVR Examiner, WITNESS includes the ability to create sub-clips, create synchronized previews, convert proprietary DCCTV files and more.  Learn more at https://www.magnetforensics.com/products/magnet-witness/

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Stumbled on to a well done video from Computerphile called "How Blurs & Filters Work", which I thought some of you may find interesting. Discussion centers on what an image kernel is and how they're used in image processing. Video is under 8 minutes and is embedded after the break. Enjoy.

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  2. Securing Your Wi-Fi Network
  3. Resolution is about more than pixel dimensions
  4. Never Trust DCCTV Manufacturer Specifications. Period.
  5. Digital CCTV Evidence & Aspect Ratio Correction – Part 1
  6. SATA Jumpers: Don't let 'em bring you down
  7. (Forensic Focus) Why SSD Drives Destroy Court Evidence, and What Can Be Done About It
  8. Batch Processing with FFmpeg on Windows
  9. 960H CCTV Aspect Ratio Correction
  10. Variable Frame Rate Video – Be Aware, Be Very Aware

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