As I started my career in forensics from video and image analysis I thought I'd pass on this interesting set of stories. I realize most here are the suppliers of images/data scrutinized further up the chain, but as I have discovered most here are info vacuums regarding all aspects of forensics.
This triptych of stories has resonance for readers here as it lays out one of the hazards of forensic research.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Identifying Manipulated Images
New tools that analyze the lighting in images help spot tampering.
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Researcher's Analysis of al Qaeda Images Reveals Surprises –
The story below has a link to the source code used at the Black Hat con'f.
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The story seen when the source light appears to be over the left shoulder.
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A brief look at the third link and its suggested implication reminds me that in this job we are best advised to reserve voicing our opinions until our being "to be sure, to be sure" is not shown as " to be unsure, to be sure"!
With that, may I wish you all a very happy & peaceful St Patrick's Day!
Go mbeannaí Dia duit
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Thanks for the rejoinder. I move the light to over head.