FB and youtube videos -- mirror imaging

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of mirror imaging in videos on platforms like Facebook and YouTube, where front camera footage appears reversed. Users express confusion over this feature, questioning its purpose and potential copyright implications. It is noted that this mirroring is intended to provide a familiar self-image, akin to viewing oneself in a mirror. Additionally, participants mention the difficulty in locating settings to adjust this feature, particularly in applications like Zoom.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of video recording settings on smartphones
  • Familiarity with social media platforms, specifically Facebook and YouTube
  • Basic knowledge of video editing concepts
  • Awareness of Zoom video conferencing features
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  • Research how to disable mirror imaging in smartphone camera settings
  • Explore video editing tools that can correct mirror images
  • Learn about copyright implications of mirrored content on social media
  • Investigate Zoom Preferences for video settings adjustments
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This discussion is beneficial for content creators, social media managers, and anyone interested in understanding video presentation nuances on platforms like Facebook and YouTube.

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sophiecentaur said:
I find it unconsciously disturbing to watch many of the Movies, shown on Facebook. For some reason, they are shown 'mirror image' and people screwing things UP are unscrewing them - and vice versa.

Does anyone know why this mirror imaging happens?
 
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gmax137 said:
Does anyone know why this mirror imaging happens?
Copyright?
 
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Pictures and videos taken on the front camera of my phone (the side the screen is on) are mirrored. I'd bet most people don't even notice.
 
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Bystander said:
Copyright?
Yes. One can search for videos with a given size, length and MD5 sum to find stolen ones without a human being looking at them. Flip them and this simple test no longer works.
 
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Drakkith said:
Pictures and videos taken on the front camera of my phone (the side the screen is on) are mirrored. I'd bet most people don't even notice.
It's an option. This is to present you with a familiar image of yourself - i.e. what you see in a mirror. If you turn off the option, it can drive you wild.
 
sophiecentaur said:
It's an option. This is to present you with a familiar image of yourself - i.e. what you see in a mirror. If you turn off the option, it can drive you wild.
I briefly looked for an option to change it but didn't see one. But I only looked briefly, so I probably missed it.
 
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Drakkith said:
I briefly looked for an option to change it but didn't see one. But I only looked briefly, so I probably missed it.
It's in there somewhere and, if you make Zoom calls, the option is very easy to find in Zoom Preferences.
But it seems to be everywhere FB and the sound is shifted up in frequency and distorted.
 
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This is a perfect case where the idiom "a picture is worth a thousand words" would apply.
 

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