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Facial Recognition Tools for the Genealogist

Maureen Taylor
Aug 30, 2017
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Introduction
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Facial Points
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Facial Characteristics
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Facial Recognition Software
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Who Do You Look Like?
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Jesse James Case Study
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Dopplegangers
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Next Steps
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Pixlr
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Twile
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Twins or Not
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Conclusion
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Television crime shows make facial recognition software look flawless. In fact, it’s less than perfect. This lecture explores the myths and realities of facial recognition software including how it works and when it works best. Paying attention to facial details is just one step in determining if you have two photos of the same person. It’s about paying attention to the evidence in the picture and the clues in your family history too.  

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Maureen Taylor
Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective™ is sought out by clients all over the world to help them solve their photo mysteries. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has e
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