Contribute a Clip to the Research Dataset

This dataset is part of an ongoing research project into video authenticity and forensic signal analysis.

We are collecting real-world camera footage to study the technical fingerprint of authentic video.Real camera footage carries subtle signal patterns created by sensors, optics, compression, and motion. Even after editing or platform uploads, these patterns often remain detectable.By analysing these fingerprints across many clips and devices, we aim to improve how genuine video can be distinguished from AI-generated or manipulated media.

Before uploading, please read the study details so you know exactly how the footage is used and how contributors are credited.

✓Clips are used strictly for forensic research analysis
✓Not used to train generative AI models
✓Original footage is not redistributed without permission
✓Contributors can be credited in the final study

What we need

•Original clips captured by a real camera or phone
•B-roll, outtakes, test clips, and everyday footage are welcome
•Short clips (even 3–5 seconds) are useful
•Real footage only — not AI-generated or synthetic media

How your footage is used

Uploaded clips are analysed for technical signal properties such as compression artifacts, encoding patterns, motion consistency, and platform degradation.

Clips are used strictly for research analysis. They are not used to train generative AI models and are not redistributed without permission.

Read the full study details for more information.

Real camera footage only. Synthetic, AI-generated, or screen-recorded gameplay clips are not useful for this research dataset. Please upload video captured directly by a camera.

Most contributors upload 2–5 short clips.

⚠Please upload real camera footage only — not AI-generated or synthetic video.

Fields marked with * are required. The rest are optional but improve dataset quality.

Clip

Drag and drop a video file, or click to browse

.mp4, .mov, .webm, .mkv — max 2 GB

Camera & scene details

Camera Type *

Camera / Device (optional, recommended)

Scene Type *

Editing & platform history

Editing Pipeline *

Has this clip been uploaded to a platform before? *

Contributor details

All fields below are optional. If you'd like to be credited in the final study, provide your name and website.

Display Name (optional)

Email (optional)

Only used if we need to contact you about your submission.

Website / Portfolio / Channel (optional)

Provide a URL if you'd like a backlink credit in the final study. This can be a personal site, portfolio, or channel.

Country (optional)

Useful for geographic diversity statistics in the dataset.

Notes / context about the clip (optional)

Consent

I confirm these clips were captured by a real camera or phone, not AI-generated. *I confirm I have the right to submit this footage for research purposes. *I understand the clips will be used strictly for forensic research analysis. *

I would like to be credited in the final study(optional)

I consent to a backlink being included with my contributor credit(optional)

Submitted clips are used only for forensic research analysis and technical reporting. They are not published publicly or redistributed without additional permission.

Clips are used only for technical signal analysis and research reporting.