Establishing the time within a video or image can be a difficult and frustrating task for open source researchers.
But as @N_Waters89 explains, measuring shadows can offer a solution. bellingcat.com/resources/2021…
But as @N_Waters89 explains, measuring shadows can offer a solution. bellingcat.com/resources/2021…
@N_Waters89 Assessing the angle of shadows is already a relatively widely used technique that can help gauge when an a video or image or video was taken. Tools like SunCalc are a huge help when employing this method.
But what about when the angle of a shadow can’t be established?
But what about when the angle of a shadow can’t be established?
@N_Waters89 Luckily, if the conditions are right, the length of a shadow can be analysed to provide similar info 
@N_Waters89 There’s nuance to the technique and it will only work under certain conditions, as explained here
https://twitter.com/N_Waters89/status/1394625241524101126?s=20
@N_Waters89 Explore the technique in detail and learn exactly when to use it here: bellingcat.com/resources/2021…
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