Resolution Video Inc.

Resolution Video is the leading provider of professional technical training in Forensic Video and Image Analysis. Our classes provide analysts with video evidence and digital images the tools, techniques, and knowledge they need to get the best results for their investigations. Topics include Adobe Photoshop, Avid Technology, Digital Photography, Video Forensic Analysis, and Digital Video Evidence Recovery.

 Discipline: Digital Evidence and Forensic Photography and Electronic Digital Imaging

 Course Names and Synopsis:

Forensic Video Analysis – Level 1

This class provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the analog and digital technologies of video evidence. Students will be introduced to a variety of tools available for handling the typical challenges faced when working with video evidence and the options for producing derivative evidence that maintains the integrity of the original evidence. As a hands-on class, students will be given the opportunity to work with and clarify video evidence using a variety of tools including Signalscape Starwitness systems, Adobe Photoshop, and Sony Vegas.

 Digital Video and Adobe Photoshop

Forensic Examination of Digital Video Security Systems provides a comprehensive understanding of the digital technologies of this video evidence. Students will be introduced to an assortment of tools available for recovering, analyzing, and clarifying this video evidence. Extensive hands-on exercises allow the students to explore the tools presented and practice the techniques demonstrated.

This class includes extensive work with Adobe Photoshop CS3 for forensic digital imaging processes. CS3 and Adobe Bridge will be used to tackle specific issues related to Digital Video Security Systems including correcting compression artifacts, rectifying aspect ratios, reducing noise in images, and amending lens distortions.

 Recovery of Digital Video Evidence

Digital Video Evidence Recovery will assist the investigator at the crime scene in recovering video evidence from digital video security systems. Best practices and guidelines will be discussed as well as the appropriate toolkit for working with digital video security systems. Hands-on exercises will be utilized to assist in understanding recovery techniques.

 Forensic Video Analysis for Avid – Level 1

This class provides the student with a comprehensive overview of the Avid Xpress® Pro interface and how to optimize the interface for forensic video examinations. Forensic topics include evidence handling procedures, note taking, evidence examination techniques, case deliverables, presentation techniques, and report writing. Each of the basic Ocean Systems dTective™ forensic filters are explained and used extensively while students work on video cases. Tips and tricks for working in Avid Xpress with video evidence will also be explored.

 Forensic Video Analysis for Avid – Level 2

This class provides the student with intermediate level video 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 Xpress Pro laptop systems utilizing the Ocean Systems dTective™ filters.

Adobe Photoshop for Forensics

This workshop is recommended for anyone in law enforcement using Adobe Photoshop or another image editing application. The workshop provides a basic foundation for the use of image editing applications in a valid forensic workflow that meets the requirements of court. In this three-day hands-on workshop, you will be introduced to the key features of Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Bridge.

 Adobe Photoshop for Latent Print Examiners

This workshop is recommended for anyone using Adobe Photoshop or another imaging editing application to clarify latent prints. In this three-day hands-on workshop, you will learn critical techniques for the digital development of fingerprints including acquisition of fingerprints, contrast enhancement, pattern removal, and noise reduction.

 Adobe Photoshop for Forensic Video Analysts

Adobe Photoshop for Forensic Video Analysts is a 4-day class that is 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 CS3.

 Forensic Digital Photography

This two-day workshop is a hands-on workshop in which participants use their departmental assigned digital cameras and complete assignments photographing mock crime scenes, pieces of evidence and injuries. Each assignment provides practical experience in photography, and in photo problem solving.

Contact Information:

Dorothy Stout

Resolution Video Inc.

training@resvid.com

703-759-7803

www.resvid.com