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Masking the Faces of Children Appearing Together in Videos with VideoMasker

Masking the Faces of Children Appearing Together in Videos with VideoMasker

More parents are recording their children’s everyday lives and sharing them on social media. Before uploading videos that show your child, other children, or children in videos filmed by schools and other institutions, here are the key points to check.

Using VideoMasker for the First Time: 5 Steps from Opening a Video to Saving It

Using VideoMasker for the First Time: 5 Steps from Opening a Video to Saving It

If you’re using VideoMasker for the first time, follow these steps. We’ve organized the process into five steps, from opening a video and automatically detecting faces to refining masks and saving the result.

What Does It Mean to Blur a Video Without Uploading It?

What Does It Mean to Blur a Video Without Uploading It?

Where does a video file go when you upload it to an online editing tool? We explain the difference between server-side processing and processing directly in your browser, along with what you should know before getting started.

Portrait Rights Disputes Examined Through Actual Rulings: What Did the Courts Consider?

Portrait Rights Disputes Examined Through Actual Rulings: What Did the Courts Consider?

A model who consented to a photo shoot, a resident filmed at an apartment complex, and an organization representative whose face appeared on a broadcast. We examine three actual Supreme Court rulings to summarize the key issues in portrait rights disputes.

Someone You Don’t Know Appears in Your Video? 5 Things to Check Before Posting

Someone You Don’t Know Appears in Your Video? 5 Things to Check Before Posting

It depends on the circumstances, but the mere fact that someone else appears on screen does not automatically create a problem. What you need to consider varies depending on whether the person can be identified, why the video was filmed, and where it will be posted. We’ve narrowed down five things worth checking before you press the Post button.