Advanced crime scene photography. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By Christopher D. Duncan.
• Authors: Duncan, Christopher D
• Contents: Preface Acknowledgments Author Introduction Review of Basic Photographic Concepts Creating a Lasting Impression Thinking Outside of the Box Advanced Crime Scene Photography Basic Photography Concepts–Test Questions Photography Assignments Photography Equipment Cameras Digital versus Film Lenses Lens Filters and Attachments Tripods and Other Camera Supports Identification Markers Electronic and Strobe Flashes Cable Releases Lens Attachments Hard Cases, Soft Cases, and Backpacks Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Crime Scene Photography Preparation and General Photography Tips Capturing the Impossible Shot Kodak’s Top 10 Tips for Better Photographs Bracketing Overall Crime Scene Photography Panoramic View Compositions Midrange or Evidence Establishing Photography Depth of Field Adding Artistic Flair Close-Up Photography Close-Focused Images Recorded at the Crime Scene Close-Up Images Captured after Leaving the Crime Scene Lighting Close-Focused Subjects Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Examination-Quality Photography Raw and Digital Imaging Scales Fingerprint Photography Footwear and Tire Wear Impressions Photography 2-Dimensional (2D) Impressions 3-Dimensional (3D) Impressions Painting with Light on a Macro Scale Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Nighttime and Low-Light Photography Attributes of Light Reciprocity Failure: Film versus Digital Working Low-Light and Nighttime Crime Scenes Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Flash Photography Guide Numbers Flash Operation Built-In or Pop-Up Flashes Off-the-Camera Electronic Flash Photography Benefits of Flash Photography Detriments of Flash Photography Using Electronic Flash in a Variety of Low-Light Conditions Directionality of Light from Electronic Flashes Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Painting with Light Types of Lighting Painting with Light Using Electronic Flashes Painting with Light Using Flashlights Painting with Light Using Alternate Light Sources Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Bloodstain Photography Complete Scene Documentation Photography Tools and Aids Used in Bloodstain Photography Laser Levels and Bloodstain Documentation Quadrant Mapping of Bloodstain Evidence Necessary Tools Photographing Bloodstains on Difficult Surfaces Electronic Flash and Bloodstain Evidence Glass and Blood Magically Disappearing Bloodstain Close Focusing Luminol, Bluestar®, and Other Chemiluminescent Blood Reagents Necessary Equipment Bloodstains and Colored Substratum Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Photography of Shooting Incidents General Photographic Concepts When Documenting Shooting Scenes Examination Quality Photography of Gunfire Incidents Rods, Strings, and Lasers Trajectory Rods Strings Lasers Daytime Laser Reconstruction Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography Ultraviolet Light Photography Forgery and Document Alterations Fibers and Other Trace Evidence Gunpowder Residue Semen, Blood, and Other Bodily Fluids Bruises and Bite Marks Fingerprint Enhancements Osseous Matter Infrared Photography Tattoo Evidence Forgeries and Document Alterations Bloodstain Documentation Gunshot Residue Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Photographing Fire Scenes Conclusion Test Questions Photography Assignments Additional Readings Answer Key to Chapter End Questions Index
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (colour)
• Subjects: 363.25; Legal photography; Crime scenes; Evidence, Criminal
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482211870
• Related ISBNs: 9781482211863
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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