Weekend Photo News and Journalism Roundup for July 25-26, 2020
Topics: Chinese drone manufacturer responds to recent security concerns over Android app • SpaceX Starlink satellites appear in photos of Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) • Create Shell Scripts to Create Your Own Local Fix for Poor App UI/UX • AP to equip all visual journalists globally with Sony imaging products • Software and Firmware Updates
Metadata and Thumbnails Can Out Your Anonymous Sources
Most photojournalists have started tagging their photos with IPTC metadata to aid in copyright and indexing their massive collection of images. Some news organizations also require that all digital images be tagged to properly track and attribute the file during the production process. This metadata, however, can lead to some compromising moments if not properly sanitized or redacted before publication.