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A source sends footage from a breaking event. Where was it really filmed?

Journalism / Verification

Journalist Image Geolocation

Verify where a photo or video was shot before you publish.

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Journalist Image Geolocation

Phase 1

01:   The Problem
Footage can spread before anyone has confirmed its location. When you're on deadline, a shortlist of places and visible clues can help you decide what to check first.
On deadlineStart with a location estimate
No EXIFWorks on stripped media
Clues shownVerify before you publish
Journalist Image Geolocation
Analysis
Workflow
Evidence

Phase 2

02:   How It Works
01Upload the photo or a frame from the video.
02Oceanir surfaces the visual clues behind its location read.
03Check candidate locations against available reference imagery.
04Confirm against your own reporting before it goes to print.
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Phase 3

03:   Where It Is Used
Breaking-news verification
Confirm where footage was captured before you run it.
Source-content checks
Verify user-submitted images that arrive with no reliable location.
Debunking
Investigate clues that conflict with the stated location.
NewsroomsFact-checkersVerification desks
Use cases

Verify location before you publish

Review suggested locations for photos and video frames, then check them against your reporting.

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Verify First
Then Decide

Why Oceanir

Oceanir gives your desk suggested locations and the clues behind them, even when metadata is missing. Confirm the location through your reporting before publishing it.

FAQ

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Yes. Oceanir can analyze screenshots and reposted photos without location metadata. Clear images with visible surroundings give you more to work with.

Yes. The analysis includes visual clues you can check against maps, reference images, and your own reporting.

Processing time depends on the image and analysis depth. A quick estimate can give you a starting point; verifying it may take longer.