tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45717904583250984832024-03-04T14:23:49.020-06:00L. Scott Harrell on BloggerA collection of article and post summaries authored by L Scott Harrell on various topics including video content, marketing, startups and being an entrepreneur. L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.comBlogger649125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-4944135518368340072018-12-12T13:34:00.000-06:002019-01-27T14:39:50.669-06:00Look but don't touch!Look but don't touch! These bearded fireworms can blend into their surroundings and cause very painful stings with just the slightest touch! đ„đ«đ„ Mind your buoyancy!<br /><br />#scubadiving #Cozumel #scuba<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIoT8sjIGbc&feature=autoshare" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIoT8sjIGbc&feature=autoshare</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-48862585108274283662018-10-16T07:56:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:50.755-06:00Scuba Diving with Bull Sharks in Playa del Carmen<strong>Scuba Diving with Bull Sharks in Playa del Carmen</strong><br /><br />A short, 1-minute clip of a fantastic dive with bull sharks in Playa del Carmen. I got smashed by one of the sharks as it emerged from a cloud of sand!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-Vw2NlzUY/?taken-by=lscottharrell">https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-Vw2NlzUY/?taken-by=lscottharrell</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-Vw2NlzUY/?taken-by=lscottharrell" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-Vw2NlzUY/?taken-by=lscottharrell</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-30366602142571474062018-10-10T08:12:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:50.840-06:00Whoosh! Posting to G+ because it's on its last legs.Whoosh! Posting to G+ because it's on its last legs. <br /><a href="http://google.com/local/guides/assets/share/level-4-google.html?hl=en-US" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://google.com/local/guides/assets/share/level-4-google.html?hl=en-US</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-33323172727683978192018-10-09T15:27:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:50.924-06:00Drone Footage of the Ironman 70.3 in Cozumel Mexico<strong>Drone Footage of the Ironman 70.3 in Cozumel Mexico</strong><br /><br />I was proud to get media credentials this year (2018) through which I was able to get some pretty incredible drone footage.<br /><br /><a href="http://scottharrell.net/ironman-triathlon-cozumel/">http://scottharrell.net/ironman-triathlon-cozumel/</a><br /><br />#Cozumel #Ironman #Triathlon<br /><a href="http://scottharrell.net/ironman-triathlon-cozumel/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://scottharrell.net/ironman-triathlon-cozumel/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-50414128169221877102018-10-06T16:44:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.009-06:002018 Ironman 70.3 in Cozumel Mexico | L Scott Harrell Drone Video<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXeYQ2A4lhs&feature=autoshare" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXeYQ2A4lhs&feature=autoshare</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-23018102717979839832018-10-01T13:17:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.094-06:00I'm currently shooting video on a Samsung S9+ but think any of these
other phones would be great, too.I'm currently shooting video on a Samsung S9+ but think any of these other phones would be great, too.<br /><br /><strong>Originally shared by Video Entrepreneur Magazine</strong><br /><br /><strong>6 Smartphones with Advanced Features of Videography</strong><br /><br />Over the past few years, smartphone cameras have been catching up with DSLRs at an astonishing speed and we have almost reached the limit of what we can do, this includes shooting professional videos. A good video isnât just about its image quality since there are a lot of other factors to consider. A lot of YouTubers today are setting a trend thatâs spreading like wildfire where using their smartphone cameras to film for big, expensive projects has become a norm. The surge in young videographer aspirants also poses a challenge for them in terms of owning expensive equipment, however with easier financing options today, the expensive smartphones with flagship features are now available on no cost.<br /><br />Whatâs also remarkable is that smartphone cameras today are capable of recording 4K videos and we have carefully curated a list of 5 best smartphones for all the young vloggers who can take their video recording skills to the next level.<br /><br /><a href="http://vtrep.com/6-smartphones-with-advanced-features-of-videography/">http://vtrep.com/6-smartphones-with-advanced-features-of-videography/</a><br /><a href="http://vtrep.com/6-smartphones-with-advanced-features-of-videography/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://vtrep.com/6-smartphones-with-advanced-features-of-videography/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-90714567603230375272018-10-01T13:16:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.179-06:00One of the obvious ways to make money by playing video games is to
become a game tester.One of the obvious ways to make money by playing video games is to become a game tester. Whilst you will be getting paid to play video games, this career choice may not be as exciting as it sounds. It could involve just playing a game you donât really have any interest in repeatedly to look for in-game bugs for example. Playing the same games over and over again, especially if they arenât to your taste could easily become quite dull.<br /><br /><strong>Originally shared by Video Entrepreneur Magazine</strong><br /><br /><strong>How To Make Money Playing Video Games | Making Money in eSports</strong><br /><br />Many people played video games throughout their childhood and continue to do even so as adults. Iâm sure that many of us dreamt of getting paid to play video games at home, however, this is now a reality and there are many ways to make money now from playing video games. This has resulted in a lot of gamers worldwide earning considerable amounts of money this way from playing on their favourite consoles, whether that be Xbox, Playstation or PC.<br /><a href="http://vtrep.com/how-to-make-money-playing-video-games-making-money-in-esports/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://vtrep.com/how-to-make-money-playing-video-games-making-money-in-esports/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-16481759849918805922018-09-19T11:36:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.265-06:00Scuba diving in Cozumel with this beautiful hawksbill sea turtle and
ScubaLuis!<strong>Scuba diving in Cozumel with this beautiful hawksbill sea turtle and ScubaLuis!</strong> <br /><br />While critically endangered around the world, we are blessed to rarely have a dive where we do not see them and enjoy their presence.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn47HpInPR-/?taken-by=lscottharrell">https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn47HpInPR-/?taken-by=lscottharrell</a><br /><br />#seaturtles #instagram #scubadiving<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn47HpInPR-/?taken-by=lscottharrell" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn47HpInPR-/?taken-by=lscottharrell</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-64268506892943404892018-09-09T16:37:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.348-06:00Drone flight around the Punta Molas lighthouse that marks the north
point of Cozumel, Mexico.Drone flight around the Punta Molas lighthouse that marks the north point of Cozumel, Mexico.<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYw8ZUX3IL8&feature=autoshare" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYw8ZUX3IL8&feature=autoshare</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-58710167577879572362018-09-09T09:07:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.434-06:00Let me introduce you to Arnie's Home Improvements in York, PA<strong>Originally shared by Greg Arnsberger (Arnie)</strong><br /><br />Let me introduce you to Arnie's Home Improvements in York, PA<br /><br />We are a full service Home Improvement and Remodeling Contractor specializing in Basement Finishing and Basement Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling and Bathroom Remodeling.<br /><br />We also offer full service electrical services, from changing an outlet to full service upgrades to your home.<br /><br />Right now, we are offering our services to anyone who would like to have generator back-up for power outages do to storms, snow, high winds or power loss from the electrical company. <br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.ArniesHomeImprovements.com">www.ArniesHomeImprovements.com</a> or give us a call, 717-855-6254 for an In Home Consultation.<br /><br />Greg "Arnie" Arnsberger<br /><a href="http://www.ArniesHomeImprovements.com" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://www.ArniesHomeImprovements.com</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-29260629760865256832018-08-21T15:05:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.520-06:00Cozumel Drone Video - ARC GloriaTall Ship from Colombia<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFbQt_SUOrM&feature=autoshare" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFbQt_SUOrM&feature=autoshare</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-64548817420884529812018-07-30T16:54:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.606-06:00Drone technology has a major impact on the film industry.<strong>Originally shared by Video Entrepreneur Magazine</strong><br /><br />Drone technology has a major impact on the film industry. Because of drones, filmmakers now have better options in terms of production. Read on and find out how drones are helping blockbuster films in huge ways.<br /><br />#drone #drones #filmmaking<br /><a href="http://vtrep.com/5-ways-drones-help-make-big-budget-films/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://vtrep.com/5-ways-drones-help-make-big-budget-films/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-11559961451440281912018-05-14T17:43:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.695-06:00Startup Looking for a Developer Experienced in Mobile Music Player Apps<br />We are looking to hire a freelance software engineer to help us quickly create a proof of concept or a minimum viable product (MVP) for a unique music player app on which we received patent-pending status on May 8, 2018.<br /><br />This project involves digital audio processing, measurement, and output. The ideal developer will have a deep understanding of the audio workflow in digital devices and preferably someone who has worked with open source music player apps in the past or someone who has built and iterated a mobile music player app on either Android or iOS devices.<br /><br />This prior experience is important because taking the time to build an entire music player âfrom scratchâ is a waste of development time and energy. There are many mature open source music players available and customizable. Starting with an open source media player or an established app would be the fastest and least expensive way to get a tangible product stitched together. Weâd like to continue our market research before expanding to other platforms and building in many, many new features, which will require significant investment.<br /><br />#mobileapp #developer #softwareengineer<br /><a href="https://innerjam.app/hiring-developer/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://innerjam.app/hiring-developer/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-39908502868446381502018-04-27T14:30:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.783-06:00Who could have predicted two decades ago that we would reach a
situation where a relatively cheap smartphone could...Who could have predicted two decades ago that we would reach a situation where a relatively cheap smartphone could be used to record video which would be of sufficient quality for distribution on the Internet or screen in theaters?L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-64860197286955562002018-04-27T14:00:00.000-05:002018-04-27T14:00:19.539-05:00How Are High-Quality Low-Cost Cameras Disrupting the Video Job Market?<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Until a couple of decades ago a business that was able to shoot videos or to take high-quality photographs were in high demand. This was a relatively exclusive market that required a person to obtain very expensive equipment and to have adequate experience and training in the industry in order to be able to make an adequate income out of this industry. Those people with the necessary expertise and those with the most sophisticated equipment were always the ones that were able to attract the most lucrative offers. </div>
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The latest technological advances have changed all of this because there are dozens if not hundreds of types of high-quality photographic equipment available that can be obtained at a relatively low cost. This allows a person with very little, and in some cases no photographic experience, to compete very successfully with people who have been in this industry for decades. It is now possible to shoot videos which are of sufficient quality for distribution on the World Wide Web and for screening in theaters. There are many ways to produce great content for <a href="https://e27.co/3-types-kick-ass-marketing-videos-can-create-service-product-20180427/" target="_blank">marketing</a> products and for entertainment.</div>
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The door to more affordable film production has been blown off its hinges in a very spectacular fashion. This is not good news for people who are earning their living within the film industry and technological advances have seriously reduced job opportunities within the entertainment industry.</div>
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This is exactly what is happening all over the planet every single day. Literally millions of videos which were produced by use of a smartphone are clogging up the social media networks. On top of that, the more successful the video is and the more times it is viewed, the more money a person could make through that video upload. The reality is that there is a huge demand for interesting viewing material on the Internet and such videos are shared over and over again between family and friends. There can be no doubt that the amateur video producer can accomplish a lot with the available technologies. </div>
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The reality is that possessing a high-quality camera and shooting some extraordinary footage is still only one part of the overall end product. There are a lot more involved in making a documentary film that will be able to draw the attention of specialists in the industry and also a sufficient number of viewers. A truly successful documentary video will require very high-quality footage, professional editing and also professional and interesting narrating. Even though it may be true that a picture speaks a 1000 words it will still be necessary to have someone who can guide the viewer through the available content by making available additional information which may not be readily accessible to the viewer when only the video footage is watched. </div>
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L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-60115150507442254582018-04-27T06:05:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.870-06:00You donât need to possess the latest tools or equipment to make an
awesome marketing video!<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4z87WzEA6jo/WuMD4ms7OmI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/PmsElCRXt5UYjXkYhMuYRQuW73lf46D5wCJoC/s0/video_marketing_service.jpg" alt="" /><br />You donât need to possess the latest tools or equipment to make an awesome marketing video!!! Get started today; itâs easier than you probably imagined.<br /><br />"Here are 3 types of kick-ass marketing videos you can create for your service or product"<br /><br /><a href="https://e27.co/3-types-kick-ass-marketing-videos-can-creat%E2%80%A6/">https://e27.co/3-types-kick-ass-marketing-videos-can-creatâŠ/</a><br /><br />#videomarketing #marketing #smallbusinessL. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-68143878024428921072018-04-26T14:20:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:51.957-06:00The path to being an entrepreneur is marked with impressive stories and
lots of crash-and-burn.The path to being an entrepreneur is marked with impressive stories and lots of crash-and-burn. Being an entrepreneur requires a different type of stamina and the passion for doing better than the day before. This demanding profession has no boundaries and requires a challenging lifestyle and these personality traits.<br /><br />#success #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship<br /><a href="http://successfuel.com/successful-entrpreneur-traits/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://successfuel.com/successful-entrpreneur-traits/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-53513778842642078392018-04-19T20:16:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:52.044-06:00It was my pleasure to be featured in Video Marketing Trends in 2018: 15
Experts Weigh In by Clum CreativeIt was my pleasure to be featured in <strong>Video Marketing Trends in 2018: 15 Experts Weigh In</strong> by Clum Creative<br /><br />There is a TON of great information and advice in this article.<br /><br /><a href="https://clumcreative.com/video-marketing-trends-this-year/#.WtihbBU0NEc.twitter">https://clumcreative.com/video-marketing-trends-this-year/#.WtihbBU0NEc.twitter</a> <br /><br />#videomarketing #videocontent #marketing<br /><a href="https://clumcreative.com/video-marketing-trends-this-year/#.WtihbBU0NEc.twitter" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://clumcreative.com/video-marketing-trends-this-year/#.WtihbBU0NEc.twitter</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-49610636482278114922018-04-18T12:01:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:52.131-06:00Video Marketing Mistakes to Avoid!<strong>Originally shared by VideoToOrder.com</strong><br /><br /><strong>Video Marketing Mistakes to Avoid!</strong><br /><br />Video marketing is an awesome way to reach out and engage clients and prospects. However, here are many common errors brands can make while marketing with video and some of them can kill your advertising campaign. We've detailed five critical video marketing mistakes and, most importantly, how to avoid them.<br /><br /><a href="https://videotoorder.com/blog/top-5-video-marketing-mistakes/">https://videotoorder.com/blog/top-5-video-marketing-mistakes/</a><br /><a href="https://videotoorder.com/blog/top-5-video-marketing-mistakes/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://videotoorder.com/blog/top-5-video-marketing-mistakes/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-63036615563196672292018-04-15T23:34:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:52.218-06:00My Entrepreneur Dream Became a Nightmare.<strong>My Entrepreneur Dream Became a Nightmare.</strong><br /><br />Very recently I had a dream from which I awoke both confused and, quite honestly, embarrassed... <br /><br />(This is my first go at posting to Medium.)<br /><br />#entrepreneur #startup #launch<br /><a href="https://medium.com/@lscottharrell/my-entrepreneur-dream-became-a-nightmare-8bce027225ef" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://medium.com/@lscottharrell/my-entrepreneur-dream-became-a-nightmare-8bce027225ef</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-44952938680173326182018-04-15T20:05:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:52.306-06:00For a few dollars, a clip-on macro lens that magnifies your pictures
can turn your smartphone into a window on new...For a few dollars, a clip-on macro lens that magnifies your pictures can turn your smartphone into a window on new worlds. Tiny planets. For a very inexpensive purchase, a macro lens is a really fun accessory for nature lovers and amateur photographers. Macrophotography is an affordable and entertaining hobby for adults and a fantastic way to stimulate kidsâ interest in the world around them.<br /><br />Oh yeah â it makes a great magnifying glass out of your mobile phone that is small and super easy to carry around, too!<br /><br />#photography #smartphones<br /><a href="http://scottharrell.net/smartphone-macro-photography/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://scottharrell.net/smartphone-macro-photography/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-57347488628345610492018-04-13T22:20:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:52.395-06:00Deepfakes are still a relatively new phenomenon, having first appeared
in December 2017.<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wMLlVvgZ4fY/WtFzlwxL-DI/AAAAAAAAB7M/u_9LwUlpcy423DCmoahdPkvKDrhfsxyaACJoC/s0/DeepFakes%252B-%252BFake%252BCelebrity%252BPorn.jpg" alt="" /><br />Deepfakes are still a relatively new phenomenon, having first appeared in December 2017. Thus far their range of illicit use stretches from harmless mischief (putting Nick Cage's face in every movie ever made) to potential harassment (overlaying the faces of celebrities into porn videos).<br /><br /><a href="http://lscottharrell.blogspot.com/2018/04/deepfake-video-forensics.html">http://lscottharrell.blogspot.com/2018/04/deepfake-video-forensics.html</a><br /><br />deepfake fake celebrity pornography<br />At present, a deepfake can still be easily spotted by the untrained eye. The effect is impressive, but there are still obvious artifacts and inconsistencies in most of these videos that make it clear they have been doctored.<br /><br />That won't always be the case, however.L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-42492196601243018272018-04-13T22:04:00.001-05:002018-04-13T22:06:54.947-05:00Will Deepfakes Lead to a Video Forensics Boom?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Deepfakes are still a relatively new phenomenon, having first appeared in December 2017. Thus far their range of illicit use stretches from harmless mischief (putting Nick Cage's face in every movie ever made) to potential harassment (overlaying the faces of celebrities into porn videos).</div>
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At present, a <b><a href="http://lscottharrell.com/deepfake-technology/" target="_blank">deepfake</a></b> can still be easily spotted by the untrained eye. The effect is impressive, but there are still obvious artifacts and inconsistencies in most of these videos that make it clear they have been doctored.</div>
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That won't always be the case, however. The point at which anyone with a computer can make a very convincing fake video featuring any public figure may only be months away. Imagine the ramifications of a perfectly-faked video in which a CEO announces a revolutionary new product that sends the stock market into a frenzy, or a leader of a nation announcing they have launched missiles at another country.</div>
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Deepfakes could potentially be very bad for society, but <b><a href="https://videotoorder.com/blog/markets-that-deepfake-videos-create/" target="_blank">very good for entrepreneurs</a></b> working in the field of video verification.</div>
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In a court setting, video evidence has already long been inadmissible without corroborating evidence and a clear chain of custody. Deepfakes are very unlikely to survive the rigorous examination that takes place during a court case even if the technology is perfected.</div>
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There are areas of concern in which scrutiny will be much less rigorous, however. Posting videos directly to social media or a website and getting the public riled up about them seems to be where the greatest potential for damage is, given the current "fake news" climate.</div>
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Security camera footage is also another major point of concern. This type of footage is often already of low quality, lacking detail or shot in poor lighting conditions. While it may not be admissible in court, a faked video could find its way to local media and get a manhunt for an innocent person underway.</div>
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These services cannot protect against the fabrication of an entirely new video, but they can protect against altered versions of videos being put forward as authentic (for example, a hacker gaining illicit access to a server to alter an existing video). The completed authentic video generates a "hash", or data signature, that is entirely unique. If it is altered in any way, the hash will change. The hash is then periodically sent to the trusted third-party service to verify it has not been altered. The third-party service adds a timestamp to the hash, verifying that it has not been altered since their last check of it.</div>
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This can also be done in an entirely automated and decentralized way through the use of blockchain technology. Of course, this method relies entirely on the integrity and ongoing security of the particular blockchain being used.</div>
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As the camera films, it would generate a timestamped watermark or signature that is applied to every individual frame using its private key. The private key could then later be matched to the camera manufacturer's public key in each frame to verify the video has not been doctored.</div>
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There are obvious weaknesses to this scheme, not the least of which being the large amount of existing recording devices that don't employ such a system. It could be used effectively in certain situations, however. For example, social media platforms could maintain a policy of not allowing videos that contain content that could be harmful if they do not have key verification in place.</div>
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These are very basic ideas that you may see <b><a href="https://e27.co/l-scott-harrell/" target="_blank">entrepreneurs</a></b> expand on in the near future. The responsibility for detecting deepfakes is going to fall heavily on the outlets that publish the video, such as social media platforms and journalists, in particular. They'll need to ensure they are effectively screening video for telltale signs of adulteration before publishing it, another avenue for entrepreneurial software developers to explore.</div>
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L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-11032471597514503342018-04-13T20:50:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:52.495-06:00Anytime you join a social media site, you agree to a rather long and
exhaustive terms of service agreement.Anytime you join a social media site, you agree to a rather long and exhaustive terms of service agreement. While few people bother to read these agreements, itâs critical for businesses to understand them. When youâre playing in someone elseâs sandbox, itâs important to know all of the rules. If you donât, you may find the social pages youâve spent years building can all be taken away over one small mistake.<br /><a href="http://vtrep.com/avoid-unfair-youtube-bans/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">http://vtrep.com/avoid-unfair-youtube-bans/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571790458325098483.post-39037548885692111162018-04-13T20:49:00.000-05:002019-01-27T14:39:52.585-06:00Though they promise to bring massive chaos, deepfake videos (deepfakes)
are an inevitability.Though they promise to bring massive chaos, deepfake videos (deepfakes) are an inevitability. The technology used to create these videos just needs a little fine-tuning, and the internet is diligently working away at that. Add in advanced speech synthesis, like Adobeâs VoCo, and suddenly a whole range of new markets open up.<br /><br />For better or worse, here are seven deepfake business opportunities that youâre almost guaranteed to see at some point shortly:<br /><a href="https://videotoorder.com/blog/markets-that-deepfake-videos-create/" class="embedly-card" data-card-recommend="0" data-card-width="100%">https://videotoorder.com/blog/markets-that-deepfake-videos-create/</a><script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>L. Scott Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182635639906535645noreply@blogger.com0