how do i get mp4 meta data with python

what I want to do

i want to get the comments from a mp4 files. i need to get the comments of multiple files(over 500) in iether a file or as a varible to use later in a script.

what I've tried

i've searched google and stack overflow and i cant find anything. iev tried these packages:

ffmpeg

tagpy

mutagen

the problem

all the packages and answers ive tried are either outdated or dont work.

Solution

If you are allowed to install tools other than python then consider installing ExifTool and then try install and use PyExifTool.