reading timestamp from vid file (avi)

[Lucas Raab]

flupke wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> i capture a movie from mividv to an avi containing the dv video. I found 
> a program that reads the timestamp from the avi so you know the exact 
> date and time the video was shot. However, the source of that program is 
> not available and it doesn't allow to batch process a directory of video 
> files which is a pain if you import the video using "split scenes".
> 
> Is there a script/program in python that reads the header or where do i 
> start to write something like that?
> 
> Any info is appreciated.
> 
> Regards,
> Benedict
> 

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