Forensic Uses of Digital Imaging

The ability to work with and retrieve images is vital to forensic and criminal case work, and John C. Russ has taught methods for image processing and measurement to thousands of students. Forensic Uses of Digital Imaging, Second Edition, has been fully updated to cover advancements in technology and includes real-world examples and guidelines for presenting and explaining results. It is particularly useful for casework in photography and imaging for police and forensic professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Forensic and criminal case work rely heavily on the ability to work with and retrieve images. Over a five-decade-long career, author John C. Russ has imparted methods for image processing and measurement to thousands of students. Forensic Uses of Digital Imaging, Second Edition, a comprehensive guide, distills Russ's classroom and workshop material to present the most relevant information for forensic science. Since the first edition's publication, significant technological advancements have revolutionized the use of digital images in forensic investigations. This fully updated second edition:

Covers the widespread advancements in digital imaging photography and processing

Discusses the increased power, storage capacity, and widespread use of digital cameras, laptop computers, tablets, and cell phones in forensic science

Gives real-world examples to illustrate comparisons between different processing options

Includes hundreds of full-color images that demonstrate technologies and techniques

Addresses issues of admissibility of forensic investigation results under Frye and Daubert rules

Provides guidelines and suggestions for effectively presenting and explaining results

Forensic Uses of Digital Imaging, Second Edition explains concepts with minimal jargon, and the methods and tools described in this book can be implemented in a broad spectrum of available computer programs. By demonstrating how these methods can be applied to a variety of images, this book helps readers develop the ability to understand when and how specific techniques should be used. It will be of particular use in casework for practicing photography and imaging police and forensic professionals who need to verify and explain both interpretations and processes to leg.

Weight: 517g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367778415
Edition number: 2 New edition