Frequently Asked Questions
What is "media" geotagging?
This is the process originally developed by Red Hen Systems for associating the WHAT (videos, photos & audio) with the WHERE (geographic location) and WHEN (date & time). After media has been geotagged it can be used and shared within digital mapping programs.
Why would I want to geotag my media?
Whether for business or personal use, there are an infinite number of reasons you might want to view and share your media within the context of a map. Instead of just a file you can view or play, you now have "random spatial access" to your media using a familiar map interface like Google earth or ESRI ArcGIS. See the Compatible Software page to see examples of how geotagged media can be used in various mapping and GIS applications.
How does MediaGeotagger allow me to geotag videos, photos and audio?
MediaGeotagger easily guides you through the process of matching a GPS track log from most off-the-self GPS units with digital media such as videos, photos and audio notes.
Do I have to have Red Hen Systems' specialized video and/or photo mapping hardware to use MediaGeotagger?
Not at all. That what makes it so great. It is a software-based solution. Use the GPS unit and digital cameras you already own!
My camera or software already provides a GPS "overlay" on the video, why would I want to use MediaGeotagger?
MediaGeotagger allows you to actually "index" the video so that it can be brought in to digital mapping software, where the "path" of your video collection is represented on a map. You may then click at any point along the "path" for "random spatial access" to your video. While valuable, "watermarking" or "overlay" solutions are still making just a movie with data on the the screen.
What operating systems does MediaGotagger work on?
MediaGeotagger works on Windows XP, and Windows 7!
Suggest a FAQ! Like your grade school teacher use to say, "there are no stupid questions." Email us your question and we will add it to our FAQ section: info@redhensystems.com
This is the process originally developed by Red Hen Systems for associating the WHAT (videos, photos & audio) with the WHERE (geographic location) and WHEN (date & time). After media has been geotagged it can be used and shared within digital mapping programs.
Why would I want to geotag my media?
Whether for business or personal use, there are an infinite number of reasons you might want to view and share your media within the context of a map. Instead of just a file you can view or play, you now have "random spatial access" to your media using a familiar map interface like Google earth or ESRI ArcGIS. See the Compatible Software page to see examples of how geotagged media can be used in various mapping and GIS applications.
How does MediaGeotagger allow me to geotag videos, photos and audio?
MediaGeotagger easily guides you through the process of matching a GPS track log from most off-the-self GPS units with digital media such as videos, photos and audio notes.
Do I have to have Red Hen Systems' specialized video and/or photo mapping hardware to use MediaGeotagger?
Not at all. That what makes it so great. It is a software-based solution. Use the GPS unit and digital cameras you already own!
My camera or software already provides a GPS "overlay" on the video, why would I want to use MediaGeotagger?
MediaGeotagger allows you to actually "index" the video so that it can be brought in to digital mapping software, where the "path" of your video collection is represented on a map. You may then click at any point along the "path" for "random spatial access" to your video. While valuable, "watermarking" or "overlay" solutions are still making just a movie with data on the the screen.
What operating systems does MediaGotagger work on?
MediaGeotagger works on Windows XP, and Windows 7!
Suggest a FAQ! Like your grade school teacher use to say, "there are no stupid questions." Email us your question and we will add it to our FAQ section: info@redhensystems.com
