Does it support color space verification?

Yes, it checks color primaries, matrix coefficients, and transfer characteristics to ensure they match industry standards like BT.709 for HD content.

Can this skill tell me if a video is 'fake' 4K?

Yes, it analyzes metadata for red flags such as resolutions that do not match the expected source characteristics or bitrates that are suspiciously low for high-resolution headers.

What is the difference between remuxing and reencoding in this context?

The skill identifies if you only need to change the container (remuxing), which is fast and lossless, or if the actual video data needs to be processed (reencoding), which takes longer and may involve quality loss.

What software is required to use the Video Audit skill?

This skill requires the MediaInfo CLI tool. It can be installed via Homebrew on macOS, apt on Linux, or downloaded from the official MediaArea website for Windows.

Video File Audit

Name: Video File Audit
Author: robbyt

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Content Management

Analyzes video files to extract technical metadata, identify quality issues, and provide optimization recommendations.

About

The Video File Audit skill leverages the MediaInfo CLI to perform deep technical inspections of multimedia files. It assists users in navigating the complexities of video production by distinguishing between containers and codecs, verifying color space parameters (like BT.709 vs BT.601), and detecting quality red flags such as upscaling, interpolated frame rates, or 'fake' HDR. This skill is essential for ensuring file compatibility and maintaining high-quality standards before archival, streaming, or editing.

Key Features

Color space and matrix coefficient validation for HD/SDR content
Detailed analysis of container formats vs. video codecs
37 GitHub stars
Comprehensive metadata extraction using MediaInfo CLI
Actionable recommendations for remuxing, reencoding, or retagging
Detection of quality red flags like non-native resolutions or suspicious bitrates

Use Cases

Verifying video file integrity and quality before adding to a professional media library
Determining if a file needs a full reencode or a simple, lossless remux for device compatibility
Troubleshooting color shifts or playback issues in video editing workflows

About

Key Features

Color space and matrix coefficient validation for HD/SDR content
Detailed analysis of container formats vs. video codecs
37 GitHub stars
Comprehensive metadata extraction using MediaInfo CLI
Actionable recommendations for remuxing, reencoding, or retagging
Detection of quality red flags like non-native resolutions or suspicious bitrates

Use Cases

Verifying video file integrity and quality before adding to a professional media library
Determining if a file needs a full reencode or a simple, lossless remux for device compatibility
Troubleshooting color shifts or playback issues in video editing workflows