[Ssc-dev] Fwd: Interview with German nerwsagency?

[Harlo Holmes]

I think that it's kind of funny that the journalist immediately thought
"video verification: let's get a techie to weigh in on this," because from
what I know, at least, it's a lot less technical than they might hope.  I
recall Sarah Knuckey, a professor of human rights law at NYU, explaining
the process she went through to have a pretty horrific video that was
ultimately used as evidence in an international tribunal-- I think her
story is especially illuminating on the topic.

On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 11:08 AM, Nathan of Guardian <
nathan at guardianproject.info> wrote:

> Thoughts on this? a bit beyond my scope.
>
> horsten.christina at dpa.com wrote:
>>
>>  Dear Nathan,  ****
>>
>> I am a journalist working with the German news agency (dpa) in Berlin. We
>> are reporting a lot today (as probably every other news company is, too)
>> about the new online-video, that allegedly shows US-Soldiers urinating on
>> the bodies of three Afghan people.****
>>
>> While discussing the matter, we found that noone here really knew
>> exactly, how you can actually prove the authenticity of an online-video -
>> so we are looking for an expert, that could tell us something about this.
>> Patrick Meier suggested you. ****
>>
>> Would it be possible for you to give me a short interview today in which
>> we talk a little about how you prove the authenticity of UGC-videos - what
>> all is necessary, how long it takes etc etc? That would be wonderful! Where
>> and when can I get a hold of you? And if you don't have the time or don't
>> feel like it - could you suggest someone else? ****
>>
>> If its better for you, you can also answer via mail - here come the
>> questions (I would need the answers asap, unfortunately).****
>>
>> 1.) What do you do first when you want to prove the authenticity of a
>> youtube-video? ****
>>
>> 2.) What other steps do you take/what aspects do you especially pay
>> attention to?****
>>
>> 3.) How long does this process usually take? ****
>>
>> Thank you so much in advance for your help!****
>>
>> Christina Horsten****
>>
>>  *[image: cid:image001.jpg at 01CBB732.3AEFE840]*****
>>
>> *Christina Horsten*****
>>
>>
>> *dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH*****
>>
>>  ****
>>
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>> Postfach 110332, 10833 Berlin
>> Tel.: +49 170 490 4146
>> Fax: +49 30 285231509****
>>
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>>
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>>  ****
>>
>> ** **
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>> ** **
>>
>> *Von:* meier.patrick01 at gmail.com [mailto:meier.patrick01 at gmail.com] *Im
>> Auftrag von *Patrick Meier (iRevolution)
>> *Gesendet:* Donnerstag, 12. Januar 2012 15:54
>> *An:* Horsten, Christina
>> *Betreff:* Re: Interview with German nerwsagency?****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Dear Christina, thanks for your email. I'm currently in Nairobi and
>> unfortunately not available. You may want to try "Nathan Freitas" <
>> nathan at freitas.net>.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> All the best,
>> PM
>>
>> ****
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 9:08 AM, <horsten.christina at dpa.com> wrote:****
>>
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