Reverse Projection Photogrammetry
The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) held it’s annual conference this week. I was fortunate to attend the two day pre-conference workshop on reverse projection photogrammetry presented by Richard Vorder Bruegge, Walter Bruehs, and Chris Iber, all from the FBI Forensic Audio, Video, and Imaging Analysis...
Continue ReadingUsing Photoshop and Bridge for On-Screen Comparisons
Someone recently posted a question on the CLPEX website regarding on-screen comparisons. This question was specifically about fingerprint comparisons, but the method is the same whether comparing prints, footwear, vehicles, etc. The first step is to determine which images to use (or eliminate). I frequently use Adobe Bridge for this....
Continue ReadingCertification in Forensic Photography and Imaging
I frequently read Jim Hoerrick’s excellent blog, Forensic Photoshop. In his October 12 post, he brought up the issue of certification, and it prompted me to comment on that topic here. One of Jim’s points is that some certifications are not based on real world issues, and the correct test...
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