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Forensic Photography Training
Hello Everyone,
When I first started my forensic career I attended many schools that provided training on photography. That was a little more than 12 years ago and at that time we used film in our cameras. No matter what the topic at that time (crime scene photography, photography of shoeprints and tiremarks, fingerprint photography) the adage was the same - "film is cheap". This saying was supposed to drive you to take lots of pictures of your crime scene or subject of interest because you wouldn't know if you got the image you wanted until the film was developed.
So there I was at my first crime scene taking lots of pictures. I must have used four rolls of film! In the end I got the pictures I needed and that's what mattered.
Then my agency purchased the first digital camera for the lab - the Kodak DCS (Digital Camera System). It was a digital back mounted on a Nikon body. The sensor was a whopping 1.5 megapixels and stored the images on a PCMCIA card that could hold approximately 200 images. I swear the thing weighed 10 pounds!
On my first crime scene with the Kodak DCS I still took lots of pictures. Not only with the Kodak DCS but also with my 35mm SLR. Film was still cheap and although digital was the new thing I still wouldn't know if I got the picture I needed until I downloaded the images onto my computer. So now I took 200 digital pictures and over four rolls of film! In the end I got the pictures I needed in both formats and that's what mattered.
Digital photography has progressed immensely since that time. We now have LCD screens to give us instant feedback on image quality, smaller storage cards that can hold thousands of pictures, and sensors exceeding 50 megapixels. With all these advances in technology that are designed to help me take better pictures, I still find myself taking hundreds of digital pictures at a scene!
Do I still need to take all of those pictures? With the image processing capabilities today, can I correct bad exposures after the fact? Do I need to archive all of those pictures per scene or can I select only the ones that I believe are the best? If my ultimate goal is to be more efficient, what do I need to do in order to make sure I get the pictures I need?
To help answer these questions for you, Resolution Video is offering three different classes on digital photography. These classes will assist you in camera and lens selection, correcting bad exposures, night and indoor photography, overall workflow, digital image management, image adjustments, and many other topics of interest to the digital photographer.
May 11 - 13, 2009 Forensic Digital Photography
near Denver, CO
Cost:$675
Registration deadline April 17 - Please contact us today to reserve your seat in class!
June 1 - 3, 2009 Digital Surveillance Photography
Valhalla, NY
Cost: $495
Registration deadline May 15
June 4 - 5, 2009 Adobe Photoshop for the Forensic Photo Lab
Valhalla, NY
Cost: $495
Registration deadline May 15 Additional information about each of these classes can be found below as well as by clicking on the links above. Do you know someone who would be interested in the classes and workshops offered by Resolution Video? If so, please click here to send a copy of this email to them. We appreciate your help in spreading the word about the classes we offer.
I hope to see you in class soon!
Dorothy
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Dorothy Stout
Resolution Video Inc.
www.resvid.com
703-759-7803
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Forensic Video Analysis for Avid - Level 2
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 Video evidence recovered from a crime scene may be simply examined to produce
excellent results for investigative purposes.These basic techniques are the
foundation on which this course builds upon. By understanding the technology
behind both the recording equipment that produces the evidence and the tools
that are utilized by Forensic Video Analysts, examination procedures can be
improved upon and streamlined.
Forensic Video Analysis for Avid - Level 2 uses the Avid system to educate the student on
intermediate level processing and management techniques for video evidence
examination workflows. Both analog and digital video security system
technologies will be reviewed as well as the tools available for processing. As
a hands-on class, students will be given the opportunity to practice the
techniques taught in class on Avid laptop systems utilizing a variety of forensic filters.
Where & When
Lakewood Police Department
near Seattle, WA
May 6 - 8, 2009
Cost
$895
Registration
Click here for more information and to access our online registration form.
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Forensic Digital Photography
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 With the digital camera you use to document incidents and crime scenes, gain
practical experience in forensic photography and photo problem solving. Thisthree -day class is full of exercises allowing you to see what works and what
doesn't!
Forensic Digital Photography
covers such topics as correcting bad exposures, fill flash, and common
photography scenarios such as night time, indoor, injuries, computers and cell
phones. If you use a digital camera for investigative documentation, this class
is a must.
Where & When
Thronton Police Department
near Denver, CO
May 11 - 13, 2009
Cost
$675
Registration
Click here for more information and to access our online registration form.
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Digital Surveillance Photography
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The Digital Surveillance Photography workshop will assist investigators
in learning about proper camera equipment and techniques for a variety
of surveillance situations. In this 3-day workshop students will
receive instruction on how to use their camera for surveillance and
then participate in extended exercises outside the classroom to
practice what they learned. Students will also learn how to use Adobe
Lightroom to help them organize, catalog, enhance, produce and store
the images taken with their digital cameras.
Students will use their department issued camera equipment and a laptop with Adobe Lightroom installed during this class. Due to numerous exercises students
should also wear comfortable clothing that will enable them to blend in with
their surroundings, which will include small town and small city
settings.
Where & When
Westchester County DOC
Valhalla, NY
June 1 - 3, 2009
Cost
$495
Registration
Click here for more information and to register for the class in Valhalla, NY.
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Adobe Photoshop for the Forensic Photo Lab
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 This hands-on workshop if designed for anyone working in a forensic environment responsible for downloading, archiving, processing, correcting, retrieving, printing, and outputting digital images. The workshop will cover workflow from downloading to outputting files and printing, with an emphasis on using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge. Other tools will be demonstrated and/or used in the workshop for downloading images, DNG conversion, and managing files.
Where & When
Westchester County DOC
Valhalla, NY
June 4 - 5, 2009
Cost
$495
Registration
Click here for more information and to access our online registration form.
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Digital Video Evidence Recovery
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 Digital video surveillance systems present a multitude of challenges when attempting to recover the video evidence of an incident. Understanding the best practices and guidelines is helpful but putting that knowledge to the test is indispensable!
Digital Video Evidence Recovery provides you with the opportunity to work on a variety of digital video surveillance systems in an attempt to recover video evidence!
Most methods of recovery will be demonstrated and practiced in this three-day class providing you with a better understanding of how to recover the "best evidence".
Where & When
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Denver, CO area
August 18 - 20, 2009
Cost
$895.00
Registration
Online registration will open soon!
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Digital Video and Image Processing
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Video and image evidence from a variety of sources often comes with a
variety of questions: Are there tools available to analyze more
information about these files? Am I able to authenticate this evidence?
Can I truly explain in detail exactly how these processing techniques
work?
The Digital Video and Image Processing workshop will not only
answer these questions but will allow the students to guide the
direction of the class. This workshop is intended for students with
knowledge and skills in digital video and image analysis who are
looking for an intermediate level class designed to address the
difficulties they face with the evidence they receive.
Where & When
Peel Regional Police
Mississauga, Ontario Canada
June 16 - 19, 2009
Cost
$895
Registration
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Adobe Photoshop for Forensic Video Analysts
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 Adobe Photoshop CS4 is here and it is more powerful than ever! Nondestructive
Smart Filters allow you to visualize changes without altering original pixel
data and the productivity and workflow enhancements make this version the best
one yet. Especially for the Forensic Video Analyst.
Adobe Photoshop for Forensic Video Analysts is a 4-day class designed to introduce and build upon image
processing techniques for the Forensic Video Analyst. This thorough workshop is
recommended for analysts with limited experience using Adobe Photoshop, those
using previous versions, or for those wishing to learn the new powerful features
of Adobe Photoshop CS4.
Where & When
Winnipeg Police Department
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
September 21 - 24, 2009
Cost
$895 US
Registration
Click here for more information and to access our online registration form.
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| Courtroom Presentations with Adobe Flash |
 For many years, PowerPoint
was used to present images and video in court. Although relatively easy
to use, PowerPoint is extremely limited in its ability to an assortment
of digital assets and a variety of video files. Dynamic presentations
in court are just not possible with PowerPoint.
Courtroom Presentations with
Adobe Flash provides the student with the skills necessary to create
dynamic, easy to use presentations for video and image evidence. With
Adobe Flash, digital files including crime scene photos, surveillance
videos, case reports and even cell phone files can be incorporated into
a presentation. In this three-day class, students will use Adobe Flash
to create a layout, incorporate digital assets and annotate the results.
Where & When
BNSF Police
Kansas City, KS
October 14 - 16, 2009
Cost
$595
Registration
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