# \#video

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## [How to turn videos into GIFs for iNat](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-turn-videos-into-gifs-for-inat/86363)

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**Author:** [@texas\_nature\_family](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/texas_nature_family)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-turn-videos-into-gifs-for-inat/86363 "2026-10-11T12:08:15Z")

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I made a video to show how to upload videos to iNat as GIFs, as it confuses many users Hope this helps! https://streamable.com/eoqwnr (Link expires in 2 days; if you see this after it expires, comment and I’ll make a …

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## [I can't upload GIFs because of "Loading metadata" that doesn't finish](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/i-cant-upload-gifs-because-of-loading-metadata-that-doesnt-finish/61022)

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**Author:** [@cronicas\_bicheras](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/cronicas_bicheras)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/i-cant-upload-gifs-because-of-loading-metadata-that-doesnt-finish/61022 "2025-01-29T19:38:57Z")

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Platform: Website Browser: Chrome Description of problem: I am uploading camera trapping observations to iNaturalist by converting them from MP4 to GIF with an online converter (https://www.online-convert.com/). In som…

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## [Best trail camera for observing bees/hornets and/or honeybee hives?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/best-trail-camera-for-observing-bees-hornets-and-or-honeybee-hives/53514)

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**Author:** [@caroline\_oatley](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/caroline_oatley)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/best-trail-camera-for-observing-bees-hornets-and-or-honeybee-hives/53514 "2024-07-18T14:11:47Z")

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I am trying to observe flying insects near my honeybee hive and want to find a trail camera that will give me clear media, i.e. pictures, videos, etc… Any recommendations? Trying to spend less than $300.

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## [Great Nature Movies/Videos/Podcasts?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/great-nature-movies-videos-podcasts/42894)

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**Author:** [@zzravizz](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/zzravizz)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/great-nature-movies-videos-podcasts/42894 "2023-06-28T21:39:37Z")

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Anyone have any good recommendations on movies, videos, or podcasts that are great to learn about nature in a general sense? I have access to “Kanopy” through my local library which is like a “Netflix” for education (and…

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## [How to best highlight link to video](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-best-highlight-link-to-video/38188)

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**Author:** [@ItsMeLucy](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/ItsMeLucy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-best-highlight-link-to-video/38188 "2022-12-30T05:17:59Z")

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I have been unable to observe for a bit but a few days ago by happenstance I was able and uploaded an observation, a bird. Due to limitations I included only one photo, actually a capture from a video and quite terrible:…