Understanding Forensic Digital Imaging

Author: Blitzer   Herbert L.;Stein-Ferguson   Karen;Huang   Jeffrey  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 2010

E-ISBN: 9780080569956

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780123704511

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780123704511

Subject: D918.2 investigative techniques and methods

Language: ENG

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Description

Understanding Forensic Digital Imaging offers the principles of forensic digital imaging and photography in a manner that is straightforward and easy to digest for the professional and student. It provides information on how to photograph any setting that may have forensic value, details how to follow practices that are acceptable in court, and recommends what variety of hardware and software are most valuable to a practitioner.

In addition to chapters on basic topics such as light and lenses, resolution, and file formats, the book contains forensic-science-specific information on SWGIT and the use of photography in investigations and in court. Of particular note is Chapter 17, Establishing Quality Requirements, which offers information on how to create a good digital image, and is more comprehensive than any other source currently available.

  • Covers topics that are of vital importance to the practicing professional
  • Serves as an up-to-date reference in the rapidly evolving world of digital imaging
  • Uses clear and concise language so that any reader can understand the technology and science behind digital imaging

Chapter

CHAPTER 2 Dynamic Range

CHAPTER 3 Light and Lenses

CHAPTER 4 Photometry

CHAPTER 5 Setting Exposures

CHAPTER 6 Resolution

CHAPTER 7 Color Space

CHAPTER 8 Showing Images

CHAPTER 9 Key Photographic Techniques

CHAPTER 10 Image Processing Tools

CHAPTER 11 Scanners

CHAPTER 12 Digital Circuits

CHAPTER 13 File Formats and Compression

CHAPTER 14 Sensor Chips

CHAPTER 15 Storage and Media

CHAPTER 16 Computing Images

CHAPTER 17 Establishing Quality Requirements

CHAPTER 18 SWGIT

CHAPTER 19 Digital Images and the Investigative Process

CHAPTER 20 Getting Digital Images Admitted as Evidence at Trial

APPENDIX: Federal Rules of Evidence 2006

INDEX

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