This blog post marks the 14th anniversary of FotoForensics, discussing the complexities of video forensic analysis compared to still images. The author delves into the technical challenges of using FFmpeg for video evaluation, highlighting issues with non-deterministic results in video encoding due to parallel processing and hardware acceleration. Practical recommendations are provided for achieving consistent results, emphasizing the need for software encoders and single-threaded processing in forensic contexts. The post combines personal reflections with in-depth technical insights, underscoring the importance of reproducibility in forensic analysis.