Format:
XVIII, 694 S.
Edition:
2. ed.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Amsterdam [u.a.] Elsevier ScienceDirect Online-Ressource ScienceDirect
ISBN:
0123757282
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9780123757289
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0123757290
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9780123757296
Content:
Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The History of Forensic Photography (Robert C. Sanders III) -- Chapter 2: Composition and Cardinal Rules -- Chapter 3: Basic Exposure (Non-Flash) Concepts -- Chapter 4: Focus, Depth of Field, and Lenses -- Chapter 5: Electronic Flash -- Chapter 6: Crime Scene Photography -- Chapter 7: Ultraviolet, Infrared, and Fluorescence -- Chapter 8: Photogrammetry -- Chapter 9: Special Photography Situations -- Chapter 10: Digital Imaging Technologies (David "Ski" Witzke) -- Chapter 11: Digital Image Processing of Evidentiary Photography (David "Ski" Witzke) -- Chapter 12: Legal Issues Related to Photographs and Digital Images -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index
Content:
Crime Scene Photography, Second Edition covers the general principals and concepts of photography, while also delving into the more practical elements and advanced concepts of forensic photography. Edward Robinson assists the reader in understanding and applying essential concepts in order to create images that are able to withstand challenges in court. The first part of the book deals with the basic theory and science of photography required to take superior photographs, and covers topics such as composition, exposure, focus, depth of field, and flash techniques. The second part of the text deals specifically with the challenges of photographing a crime scene, including instructions on how to document bodies and wounds, traffic accident photography, underwater photography and aerial photography. In the latter portions of the text, the author turns to digital theory and its advantages and disadvantages. * Over 600 full color photographs, also electronically available on the companion website * Two new chapters on 'The History of Forensic Photography, ' and€'Digital Image Processing of Evidentiary Photography' * Includes an Instructor website with lecture slides, practical exercises, a test bank and image collection * An essential reference for crime scene photography, including topics such as Composition, the Inverse Square Law, Court Cases affecting photography, Digital Image Processing, and Photogrammetry * Required reading by the Crime Scene Certification Board of the International Association for Identification (IAI) for all levels of certification
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
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Front Cover; Crime Scene Photography; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Foreword to the Second Edition; Foreword to the First Edition; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: History of Forensic Imaging; My Inspiration; The Practical Value; The History; Summary; Further Reading; Chapter 2: Composition and Cardinal Rules; Use-Once (or, Use One Time) Camera versus a Professional Camera System; Composition and Cardinal Rules; Cardinal Rules of Crime Scene Photography; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Further Reading; Chapter 3: Basic Exposure (Non-Flash) Concepts
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The Proper Exposure TriangleShutter Speed as Motion Control; Using Slow Shutter Speeds to Eliminate Rain and Snow; Reciprocal Exposures; The Reflective Light Meter; "Normal" and "Non-Normal" Scenes; Tools for Determining "Proper" Exposures with Tricky Scenes; Bracketing; The F/16 Sunny Day Rule; Causes for Complete Rolls of Film with Exposure Errors; Common Filters; The Eye Cup Cover; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Further Reading; Chapter 4: Focus, Depth of Field, and Lenses; Focus; Depth of Field; Lenses; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises (All Nonflash Shots)
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Further ReadingChapter 5: Electronic Flash; Guide Numbers; Flash Sync Speeds; Set the Flash for the Film Used (If Still Using a Film Camera); Manual Flash Mode; The Inverse Square Law; Automatic and Dedicated Flash Exposure Modes; Built-In Flash Units; Fill-In Flash; Oblique Light, Both Flash and Non-Flash (Flashlight); Bounce Flash; Painting with Light*; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Further Reading; Chapter 6: Crime Scene Photography; Photo Documentation Forms; Overall Photographs; Midrange Photographs; Close-Up Photographs; The Photographic Documentation of Bodies and Wounds
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SummaryDiscussion Questions; Exercises; Further Reading; Chapter 7: Ultraviolet, Infrared, and Fluorescence; The Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS); Ultraviolet Light (UV); Infrared Light (IR) on the Electromagnetic Spectrum; Visible Light Fluorescence; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Further Reading; Chapter 8: Photogrammetry; Introduction to Photogrammetry; Perspective Grid Photogrammetry; Perspective Disc Photogrammetry; Natural Grid Photogrammetry; Reverse Projection Photogrammetry; Rhino Photogrammetry; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Further Reading
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Chapter 9: Special Photography SituationsAccident Photography; Surveillance Photography; Aerial Photography; Underwater Photography; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Further Reading; Chapter 10: Digital Imaging Technologies; In the Beginning; Expose Yourself to Digital Imaging Concepts: Bits, Bytes, Pixels, and Dots; Take a Picture! It Lasts Longer . . . Or Does It?; Image S&M . . . Storage and Management of Your Digital Images; Summary; Further Reading; Chapter 11: Digital Image Processing of Evidentiary Photography; Best Practices and Guidelines; General Guidelines and Requirements
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780123757296
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0123757290
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0123757282
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Robinson, Edward M Crime scene photography Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press/Elsevier, c2010
Language:
English
Keywords:
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