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Photoshop CS3 for Forensics Professionals: A Complete Digital Imaging Course for Investigators Paperback – 7 August 2007

by George Reis (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Digital imaging technology has been used in forensics since at least 1992, yet until now there?has been?no practical instruction available to address the unique issues of image processing in an everyday forensic environment. Photoshop CS3 for Forensics Professionals serves the everyday, real–world needs of law enforcement and legal personnel dealing with digital images (including both photos and video stills). This book is an excellent tool for:

Law enforcement personnel, from crime scene and arson investigators, detectives, and patrol officers to forensic photographers, fingerprint examiners, video analysts, tool mark and footwear examiners, and criminalists.

Security pros in such fields as private investigation, insurance, fraud detection, and loss prevention.

Scientific and technical users of Photoshop with workflows similar to law enforcement, such as medical photographers, research imaging experts, engineering and architecture staff, and industrial photographers.

Staff responsible for maintaining a photo archive or printing images for court.

Photoshop CS3 for Forensics Professionals is the only book to provide forensics professionals with specific answers to their imaging questions. This is the perfect resource for those who want to move from simple theory to the essential skills needed to be more effective. This resource is dividied into three parts:

Part I: The Essentials is about setting up your workflow, archiving your images, and familiarizing yourself with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge, including the setting up of preferences. Also covered are the best practices in writing reports and providing courtroom testimony.

Part II: The Digital Darkroom teaches how to use Photoshop to accomplish what traditionally was done in the darkroom, from correcting color casts to making prints and exhibits for courtroom use.

Part III: Image Analysis & Enhancement covers techniques for clarifying images so that details can be better viewed and used for analysis or comparison, from contrast enhancement and pattern removal to even forensic video analysis.

The companion CD–ROM provides sample images including various accident and crime scenes you can use to practice the techniques from the book while?following along with the tutorials. It also includes several scripts, plug–ins, and actions so you can work more effectively.

In addition, instructor′s materials are available so you can use book in workshops and training seminars.

Order this one–of–a–kind resource today!

Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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  1. Print length
    252 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Sybex
  4. Publication date
    7 August 2007
  5. Dimensions
    18.8 x 1.27 x 23.37 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0470114541
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0470114544
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The First Practical Guide to the Use of Photoshop in Forensics Investigations

This timely book is the first to take the forensic use of digital imaging out of the classroom and into the real world for law enforcement, legal, and other forensics professionals. How do you show the exact position or size of a fluorescing blood stain in a crime scene? How do you analyze and enhance stills from security video? How do you explain your Photoshop efforts in court?

From metadata and sharpening methods to using the History log and accurately evaluating scale within a scene, this serious guide from one of the most highly sought trainers in imaging forensics outlines the processes you need for using Adobe® Photoshop® in a forensics environment. Whether you′re working with the newest features of Photoshop CS3 or using an earlier version of the software, these clear, step–by–step tutorials will help you:

  • Follow and apply legal rules of digital evidence and master best practices

  • Maintain an audit trail for non–standard enhancements to an image

  • Evaluate metadata to determine if an image is what it purports to be

  • Measure objects and scale in a photograph

  • Take advantage of non–destructive image enhancement techniques

  • Extract fingerprints from backgrounds using color isolation techniques

  • Take advantage of Adobe Camera Raw file formats in a forensic workflow

  • Correct bad exposures and color shifts in crime scene, evidence, and traffic collision photos

  • Perform frame averaging natively in Photoshop for image noise reduction

  • Get great prints for use in court by following good color–management policies

CD–ROM Included
The companion CD contains all the images used in each tutorial, allowing readers to practice along with the tutorials and compare their results, plus valuable scripts and links to many more resources.

About the Author

George Reis provides training and consulting services in photography, image analysis, and digital imaging through his company, Imaging Forensics. He worked for the Newport Beach Police Department for fifteen years as a forensic photographer, fingerprint examiner, and crime scene investigator and introduced that agency to digital imaging in 1992. With prior experience as a photojournalist, freelance photographer, and commercial photo lab processor, Reis is uniquely qualified to teach imaging forensics and is in great demand as both a trainer and an image–analysis expert witness.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sybex (7 August 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470114541
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470114544
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.8 x 1.27 x 23.37 cm
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George Reis is the owner/president of Imaging Forensics, Inc. - and provides consulting, training, and expert witness services in forensic image analysis, forensic video analysis, and forensic photography. In 2004, Reis took an early retirement from the Newport Beach Police Department where he worked as a forensic photographer, fingerprint examiner and crime scene investigator. He is currently on the forensic photography and imaging certification board of the International Association for Identification.

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  • Jerry Saperstein
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to forensic uses of Photoshop
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 August 2010
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    Two points that are important in assessing this book: 1) while it specifically identifies Photoshop CS3, nearly all the techniques described can be used in all versions from CS2 onward, and 2) while sub-titled "A Complete Digital Imaging Course for Investigators", it is more of an introductory course and a very good one.

    This book is primarily oriented toward law enforcement personnel, i.e., "police officers, fingerprint examiners, crime scene investigators, forensic video analysts, photographers, and imaging specialists". But attorneys, forensic specialists and others, including photography hobbyists, may find the book helpful.

    Reis spends a few pages (16) on the basics of forensic evidence preservation, rules of evidence, presentation of evidence and testimony. This section barely escapes classification as superfluous for all except the rank newcomer.

    The balance of the book is given over to using Photoshop as a forensics tool and it is truly a superb introduction to the subject.

    Beginning with establishing workflow and preparing the Photoshop workspace, Reis walks the neophyte or minimally experienced user through the basics of using Photoshop for forensic purposes where every action must be logged in detail and reproducible.

    He then moves into techniques with specific uses in forensic examination, enhancement and analysis of photographs (and to a very limited degree, video). Reis is a terrific teacher. His style is clear and highly readable. While he actually doesn't get into ultra-sophisticated forensic analysis, what he provides is more than adequate for day to day use.

    Overall, while I am not in law enforcement, I am a computer forensics specialist who gets involved in certain aspects of photo and video analysis, and I think Reis's book should be essential reading for anyone in these or related fields.

    Jerry
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  • Sunchine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for forensic peeps
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 December 2011
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    Having used several different "help" books written for different versions of Photoshop and found them tragically lacking in any help for forensic applications, I was thrilled to death when I found out George Reis had written this book! The day of (or perhaps as late as the day after), we promptly bought two copies for our lab and one for the lab director's personal library. Naturally, all three immediately went missing. No intent to permanently deprive, I'm sure. Two have been recovered (we are pretty good investigators after all), but the third remains MIA for now. As such I recently purchased yet another copy, to be chained to my desk and never to be loaned out. Sadly this book is not available new from the publisher anymore so if you think you want it, tell the publisher to make more! Right now! Do it!

    As for the book, it is awesome (hence the four copies to date). Extremely well written with real-world examples for all sorts of forensic applications (from latents to photo imaging to video to shoe prints and ballistic disciplines, everyone has something to love here). If you look at little bitty things or blurry things and testify about those little bitty or blurry things, you need this book!

    I say that it is also good for non-forensic people also because a lot of what he describes can and is easily translated into off-duty applications. Want that photo of your daughter blowing out her birthday candles to have a little more clarity? Get this book. Want a better picture of Fido mugging for his fur mom? Get the book.

    George Reis not only explains what to do, but why. And he does it in English, not tech-speak, so even an idiot like me can get it. This copy is not leaving my sight. Ever.
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  • Stephen Pellerine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and specialized: Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 December 2010
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    It's a very interesting book, and very specialized, and for a photographer with a few hours in Photoshop found the Photoshop aspects to be very basic. If you are confident in Photoshop there will be nothing new here for you - so don't buy this and expect to become better at editing (providing you are currently proficient).

    Now, to be fair, the book is not an artist's book - so I am influenced here by the other reviews here. Usually I am not. I do find it quite surprising that it has 12 straight 5 ratings at the time of my review. I am influenced and trust that there is a great perceived value to forensic scientists working with images.

    I recommend this book to such people, forensic scientists, and not for folks just looking to build Photoshop skills, and I want to reiterate that I am not surprised based on the title and nature of the publication. I also do not regret buying the book as I like to have a look at such literature to build my background within various areas of photography.

    If you are looking to develop your general skills - search elsewhere. If you are keen to learn - pick it up, it's not a bad book at all.
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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Forensic Imaging!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 6 August 2007
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    I bought this book recently to add to my library of image processing books. I have been "in the field" for almost ten years now and am always excited to learn new skills. This book will benefit the person just getting into the field as well as the seasoned pro.

    The author, George Reis from Imaging Forensics, walks you through many processes using several different image processing techniques. There are side by side comparisons of tools native in Photoshop as well as third party applications.

    Also of great importance is the discussion of best practices as well as court room preparation. In addition there is a companion CD included with the book that has some trial software and some very useful scripts.

    The price isn't too bad and this book will help out Photoshop users of all levels. I am very happy with the book and am glad I bought it. I rate it a must have for anyone interested in forensic imaging using Photoshop.
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  • R. Gregg
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have...
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2008
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    This book is a must have for any analyst or examiner new to the role that needs to have a reference for best practices while using photoshop in the forensic world. George Reis has an uncanny ability to decipher the differences between what can be done and what should be done during a forensic examination. In other words, just because photoshop does it, doesn't mean that an analyst should use that tool or technique. George has a lengthy history in the law enforcement world. I can't wait until his next book of wisdom is released!
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