Forensic Uses of Digital Imaging

by John C. Russ

Overview

Fully updated, the second edition of this book covers the widespread advances in digital imaging technology, techniques, and devices. It discusses the increased power, storage capacity, and use of digital cameras, laptop computers, tablets, and cell phones in forensic science. It addresses methods for presenting evidence in a courtroom, including under Frye and Daubert rules. It also explains concepts with minimal jargon, making it accessible to a wide range of photography, criminal justice, forensic, and legal professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040082126
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/22/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	82 MB
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About the Author

John C. Russ is emeritus professor in the Department of Materials Science and Technology, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh. Much of his research during his 50-year career has been concerned with the microstructure and surface topography of metals and ceramics. He currently consults with a variety of companies, provides expert testimony in criminal and civil cases, teaches workshops worldwide on image processing and analysis, and reviews publications and funding proposals. He is active in a number of professional societies, and has presented frequent invited lectures and workshops for them. He has also received the Ernst Abbe Memorial Award from the New York Microscopical Society for his contributions to the field of microscopy as a developer of computer-assisted microscopy and image analysis.

Table of Contents

Digital Still and Video Cameras. Basic Image Processing and Enhancement. Advanced Processing Techniques. Comparison and Measurement. Interpreting and Presenting Evidence.

Editorial Reviews

"This is the second edition of this book and it comprises five chapters covering equipment, processing, comparison and measurement, and the presentation of evidence. It covers the basics of all of these subject before progressing to more advanced techniques. The descriptions … and the examples given are clear and aid the reader in understanding the lesson. This book is a good overview of the technical side of forensic photography for those of us who have little experience … useful for those with more experience." – CSEye, November 2017, a publication of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, UK

"Forensic Uses of Digital Imaging, Second Edition … is highly technical and the text does a good job of breaking this down to a more readily understandable level. It covers a number of topics … important for a forensic photographer to understand to be truly competent in today’s world of complex technology … not addressed in detail in other reference books."—Brian Kohlhepp, Detective Division, Ross Township Police Department, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; published in Forensic Science Review, January 2018

From the Publisher

Police and trial lawyers are increasingly relying on imaging professionals such as the author (shown in an unprocessed digital mug-shot). He makes a case for forensic uses of digital imaging; explains processing and identification techniques; and discusses working with the legal system. Thirty color plates include such intriguing examples of the possibilities offered by digital technologies as comparing attempts to disguise a human face, altering color images (one application: comparing images of a check), and superimposing a boot sole photo onto a footprint image. Russ, who developed software to implement the algorithms presented here, formerly taught at North Carolina State U. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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