Video walkthroughs vs. cryptographic photos for court evidence
Renters often take a single 2-minute video walkthrough of their apartment thinking it guarantees deposit protection. Here is why videos frequently fail under evidence rules and how cryptographic photos solve it.
1. Resolution & Close-Up Detail
Panning videos blur frames due to camera motion and video compression algorithms. High-resolution static photos capture crisp micro-details like fine drywall hairline cracks or stove burner grease that video frames miss.
2. Cryptographic Proof & Hashing
Video files are frequently edited, cut, or re-encoded without timestamp integrity. SealMove hashes individual static photos on hardware Secure Enclaves at the exact moment of capture, generating unalterable SHA-256 signatures.
3. Judicial Efficiency in Small Claims Court
Small claims judges rarely have time to watch a 5-minute video during a 15-minute hearing. Side-by-side move-in vs. move-out photo comparisons allow judges to make instant visual verdicts in under 30 seconds.