BASIC CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY
APRIL 4 - 8, 2022 | SANFORD, ME
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/re-certification training credit in the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board
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Instructor:
Matthew Steiner, CSCSA Location: Sanford Police Department 935 Main Street Sanford, ME 04073 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $588.00 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
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)
EXERCISE # 1
EXERCISE # 2
Camera SIM Quiz
DAY 2 – 8hr Day
EXERCISE # 3
EXERCISE # 4
EXERCISE # 5
DAY 3 – 12 Hr Day (1000hrs to 2200hrs)
EXERCISE # 6
EXERCISE # 7
EXERCISE # 8
Day # 4 – 8hr Day
EXERCISE # 9
EXERCISE # 10 & #11
Setup Mock Scenes
Day # 5 – 4hrs
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/re-certification training credit in the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.
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)
- Introduction to Crime Scene Photography
- Camera Basics
- How to Hold the Camera
- Introduction to the Exposure Triangle
- Camera Operational Modes
- Components of a Digital SLR Camera
EXERCISE # 1
- Exposure
- Determining Proper Exposure
- Shutter Speed
- Aperture
- ISO
EXERCISE # 2
Camera SIM Quiz
DAY 2 – 8hr Day
- The Reflective Light Meter
- Spot Metering
- Center Weighted Metering
- Matrix/Evaluative Metering
- Understanding Reciprocity
- Sunny 16 Rule
- Exposure Compensation
EXERCISE # 3
- Lens
- Focal Length – Field of View & Magnification
- Focal Range/Lens Ratio/Lens Ring Size
- Prime Lens
- Zoom Lens
- Lens Length and Distortion
- Optical Problems
- Filters for Forensic Photographs
- UV
- Circular Polarizing
- Neutral Density
- Barrier Filters
EXERCISE # 4
- Focus
- Manual
- Auto-Focus
- Autofocus Issues
- Distance and Focusing
EXERCISE # 5
DAY 3 – 12 Hr Day (1000hrs to 2200hrs)
- Digital Camera Operation
- Date/Time Settings & Significance
- Power Issues
- Formatting Media
- Image Settings
- Depth of Field
- Definition
- Maximize Depth of Field
- Factors Effecting Depth of Field
EXERCISE # 6
- Flash Photography
- Ambient Light
- Why and when to use Electronic Flash?
- Sync Speed
- Flash Head
- Flashgun Features
- Flash Modes
- Fill Flash
- Oblique Flash
- Bounce Flash
EXERCISE # 7
- Nighttime/Low Light Photography
- Equipment
- Existing Light
- Long Exposure with Flash
- Painting With Light
EXERCISE # 8
Day # 4 – 8hr Day
- Composition – Crime Scene Photography
- Context
- Composition – Art and Science
EXERCISE # 9
- Scene Specific Crime Scene Photography
- Photo Log
EXERCISE # 10 & #11
Setup Mock Scenes
Day # 5 – 4hrs
- Mock Scene
- Courtroom Testimony
- Course Review, Evaluations and Presentation of Certificates
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/re-certification training credit in the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.
LODGING
Contact Phil Sanfilippo for lodging info at 800-438-7884 ext. 1025
Contact Phil Sanfilippo for lodging info at 800-438-7884 ext. 1025
REGISTRATION
To register for this course, please download the Course Registration Form (PDF file). Fill out the form and email the completed PDF file to Phil Sanfilippo at phil@tritechusa.com.
To register for this course, please download the Course Registration Form (PDF file). Fill out the form and email the completed PDF file to Phil Sanfilippo at phil@tritechusa.com.