BASIC CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY

PHARR, TX  |  FEBRUARY 12 - 16, 2024

This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/re-certification training credit in the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.

Instructor:  Matthew Steiner, CSCSA 

Location:
South Texas College
Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence
3901 S. Cage Blvd.
​Pharr, TX 78577
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​Hours:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuition:  $608

This course is presented in partnership with the
International Association for Identification.

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Basic Crime Scene Photography

This 40-hour Crime Scene Photography course provides instruction that can permit the student to successfully document evidence and scenes in a professional manner. The course begins with instruction of basic photographic techniques such as the mechanics of exposure, depth-of-field, and motion control. Camera handling and operation are stressed in all areas to include camera controls and how they work.  Electronic flash techniques are also presented with a nighttime Painting-With-Light Exercise included.
 
DAY 1 – 8hr Day

• Basic Photography (8 Hours)
  1. Introduction to Crime Scene Photography
  2. Camera Basics
  3. How to Hold the Camera
  4. Introduction to the Exposure Triangle
  5. Camera Operational Modes
  6. Components of a Digital SLR Camera

• EXERCISE # 1
  1. Exposure
     1. Determining Proper Exposure
     2. Shutter Speed
     3. Aperture
     4. ISO
•  EXERCISE # 2
•  Camera SIM Quiz

 
DAY 2 – 8hr Day

• The Reflective  Light Meter
  1. Spot Metering
  2. Center Weighted Metering
  3. Matrix/Evaluative  Metering
• Understanding Reciprocity
• Sunny 16 Rule
• Exposure Compensation

• EXERCISE # 3
  1. ​​Lens
     1. Focal Length – Field of View & Magnification
     2. Focal Range/Lens Ratio/Lens Ring Size
     3. Prime Lens
     4. Zoom Lens
     5. Lens Length and Distortion
     6. Optical Problems
  2. Filters for Forensic Photographs
     1. UV
     2. Circular Polarizing
     3. Neutral Density
     4. Barrier Filters
•  EXERCISE # 4
  1. Focus
     1. Manual
     2. Auto-Focus
     3. Autofocus Issues
     4. Distance and Focusing
• EXERCISE # 5

 
DAY 3 – 12 Hr Day (1000hrs to 2200hrs)

• Digital Camera Operation
  1. Date/Time Settings & Significance
  2. Power Issues
  3. Formatting Media
  4. Image Settings
• Depth of Field
  1. Definition
  2. Maximize Depth of Field
  3. Factors Effecting Depth of Field
• EXERCISE # 6
  1. ​​Flash Photography
     1. Ambient Light
     2. Why and when to use Electronic Flash?
     3. Sync Speed
     4. Flash Head
     5. Flashgun Features
     6. Flash Modes
     7. Fill Flash
     8. Oblique Flash
     9. Bounce Flash
• EXERCISE # 7
  1. ​​Nighttime/Low Light Photography
     1. Equipment
     2. Existing Light
     3. Long Exposure with Flash
     4. Painting With Light
• EXERCISE # 8

 
Day # 4 – 8hr Day

• Composition – Crime Scene Photography
  1. Context
  2. Composition – Art and Science
• EXERCISE # 9
  1. ​​Scene Specific Crime Scene Photography
  2. Photo Log `
• EXERCISE # 10 & #11
• Setup Mock Scenes

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Day # 5 – 4hrs

• Mock Scene
• Courtroom Testimony
• Course Review, Evaluations and Presentation of Certificates

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LODGING

DoubleTree by Hilton McAllen
1800 S 2nd St
McAllen, TX 78503
956-686-3000


Room Rate:   $107
 
Amenities:   Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
 
Booking Info:   Use the following booking link to reserve at the special rate.

Cutoff Date:   ​January 26, 2024

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