For those fascinated by the past, IMG_0001 is a unique online archive that preserves raw, unedited iPhone videos from between 2009 and 2012. This website, developed by Riley Walz, showcases over 5 million videos uploaded to YouTube via iPhone's built-in 'Send to YouTube' feature, retaining their original IMG_XXXX filenames.
IMG_0001 is a web-based platform that aggregates and randomly displays vintage iPhone videos. Inspired by Ben Wallace's project, Riley Walz created a bot to crawl YouTube for these nostalgic clips.
To watch these nostalgic videos, simply visit the IMG_0001 website, scroll down, and click on a video thumbnail to start playback. You can navigate through videos using the 'previous' and 'next' buttons.
The unique collection and easy navigation are definite strengths. However, video quality is limited by the technology available at the time.