{"product_id":"practical-forensic-digital-imaging-9781420060126","title":"Practical Forensic Digital Imaging","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell-documented scenes can prove to be invaluable pieces of evidence at trial, and the ability to take compelling photographs is a critical skill for forensic scientists and investigators. \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Forensic Digital Imaging: Applications and Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e is an up-to-date and thorough treatment of digital imaging in the forensic sciences. Balancing practical considerations with scientific and standards-based requirements, the book's clear, concise presentation illustrates the essentials of digital imaging required by professionals in the field.\u003cp\u003eEnhanced with crisp color photos, the book covers a host of critical topics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe fundamentals of photographing crime scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe history of photography and the transition to digital imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDigital camera hardware and photographic techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLight, filters, and macro\/micro imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLay, professional, and expert witnesses, and the implications of \u003cem\u003eFrye\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDaubert\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI can honestly say that this is not just another forensic sciences book! Patrick’s diverse background, his experiences in the field and the classroom have been translated into a work that not only gets the essential information into the hands of the reader, it does so in a way that readers will find refreshing and intuitive. The book and its sections balance practical considerations with scientific and standards based requirements. The coverage of the topics in each section are clear and concise, and the breadth of coverage of the book is inclusive of what one needs to know about the fundamentals of digital imaging, as it relates to forensics.\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Marcus K. Rogers, Professor\/University Faculty Scholar, Fellow of CERIAS, Director - Cyber Forensics Program, Purdue University, from the \u003cem\u003eForeword\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\" … a ‘‘How To’’ text, simplistic in nature yet thorough in covering highly technical material. … Check it out. You will not regret it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eJournal of Forensic Sciences\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocumentation. The Transition from 35-mm Film to Digital Imaging. Digital Camera Hardware. Digital Imaging. Light. Filters. Macro\/Micro Imaging. Law. Enhancement of Images. Footwear and Tire Impressions. Digital Panoramic Camera Scanning. Death Investigation. Morgue Photo Imaging. Taphonomic and Entomological Imaging. Auto Process. Fingerprints. Burglary. Storage of Digital Media. Fire and Arson Scene. Sex Offenses. Trace Evidence and Microscopy. Blood. Ultraviolet and Infrared Imaging. Digital Photo Imaging Microscope. SWGIT. Bibliography. Appendix A: Glossary. Appendix B: Photo I.D. Card. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49371886387543,"sku":"9781420060126","price":114.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/practical-forensic-digital-imaging-9781420060126","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}