Forensic Video, Imaging and Audio Analysis Training

Forensic Video Analysis - FVA 101

dTective - Introduction to Forensic Video Analysis - 4 Days

This class is an Introduction to Forensic Video Analysis using Ocean Systems dTective powered by Avid Systems.   Students will be introduced to the Avid video editing interface and explore the dTective forensic modules.  In addition, strategies for proper video evidence collection and digital video evidence recovery will be discussed.   Topics will include: basic editing techniques, capabilities and use of the dTective forensic modules, analog and digital video evidence recovery procedures, media management and final output methods for court.

The learning environment consists of lectures and hands-on exercises designed to allow the student to become familiar with the dTective system while working on real cases.  Each student will receive a manual with detailed information pertaining to all topics discussed in class.

Prerequisite:
None

Certification:

A certificate will be given to participants who complete this training and demonstrate a working knowledge of these techniques.

Class Size 14 students (max)

Day 1

• Overview of equipment
• Introduction to Avid
• Recovery of video evidence
• Digitizing video evidence
• Recovery of digital evidence
• Capturing and processing digital evidence with DVR dCoder

Day 2

• Basic editing techniques
• Using locators in video analysis
• Demultiplex video using dPlex and dPlex Pro
• Frame averaging techniques using dVeloper and dVeloper 4D

Day 3

• Use of MAGNIFi to enlarge and clarify portions of video
• Learn how to keyframe an effect to track moving targets
• Use of SPOTlight to highlight or obscure an area of video Use of arithMATIC to brighten or see the changes in two tracks of video
• Convert Time-lapse to real time
• Use additional tools in the Avid interface

Day 4

• Stabilize hand-held or in-car video footage
• Use of titles or text overlays with video
• Export movie files
• Export still image files
• Final output for court
• Media management
• Practical exercise from digitizing to clarification with actual video

Forensic Video Analysis - FVA 201

dTective - Continuing Education Workshop- 2 Days

Since 1999, Ocean Systems has continued to develop new dTective forensic video analysis modules that extend the power and functionality of the dTective system. As such, many forensic analysts have not received Ocean Systems training using these latest tools. This continuing education workshop is designed to remedy that situation.

This workshop includes lectures, discussions and hands-on exercises that review all the current dTective modules and provides the most current information available regarding the proper analysis and management of video evidence. Students will have time to work on practical exercises with their own media in order to further develop and refine their skills.

This workshops has a primary focus on the new workflow for processing digital media, working with complex multiplexed video, and instruction on how to properly use the 3 latest dTective modules.

Prerequisite:
Students must have taken one of the following Ocean Systems dTective classes:

2 day, 3 day, 4 day or 5 day:

Certification:

A certificate will be given to participants who complete this training and demonstrate a working knowledge of these techniques.

Class Size 14 students (max)

Day 1

• Recovery of digital evidence
• What’s new with DVR dCoder
• New workflow for processing digital media
• Hands-on exercise with variety of digital media
• What’s new with dPlex Pro
• Hands-on exercise with complex multiplexed video
  
  

Day 2

• Review of all current dTective modules - what's new
• Hands-on exercises using dTective modules
• Practical exercises
• Export stills and media
• Final output for court
• Media management (archiving, moving, deleting)

Forensic Image Clarification - CID 101

ClearID - Introduction to Forensic Image Analysis - 2 Days

This class is an introduction to Digital Image Analysis using Adobe Photoshop and Ocean Systems ClearID image clarification filters.

Students are introduced to a new approach to digital image analysis using a consistent workflow for every image.  Topics include a non-destructive workflow using ClearID filters and scripts. The learning environment consists of lectures and hands-on exercises designed to allow the student to become familiar with all of the ClearID filters while working with real cases.   Students are invited to bring some of their own images for additional practice.

Each student will receive a manual with detailed information pertaining to all topics.

Prerequisite:
None

Certification:

A certificate will be given to participants who complete this training and demonstrate a working knowledge of these techniques.

Class Size 14 students (max)

Day 1

• Introduction to the Digital Image Workflow
• Introduction to Photoshop interface
• Using Scripts and Actions
• Learning ClearID Plug-ins as they relate to the Digital Image Workflow (part 1)
• Practical exercises

Day 2

• Learning ClearID Plug-ins as they relate to the Digital Image workflow (part 2)
• Printing techniques
• Preparing final output for court
• Practical exercises

Forensic Audio Clarification - DAC 101

DAC - Audio Workshop for Forensic Video Personnel - 2 Days

All forensic video examiners who use dTective will benefit from this 50% lecture, 50%
hands-on training. You do not have to own DAC QuickEnhance AS to take advantage of this
course, but if you do, it's a must. Video evidence is often accompanied by audio evidence.
Additionally, the forensic examiner may have access to audio from 911 tapes or suspect
interviews. This audio may hold valuable clues to help build your complete case. So, learning
audio enhancement techniques is a valuable skill set that will extend your forensic analysis
capabilities.

The DAC Audio Workshop is an intensive two-day training course intended to provide practical

instruction on the proper analysis of audio. The hands on portion of this instruction will be

done using the QuickEnhance AS that integrates directly into the Avid editing interface.

Prerequisite:
Students must have taken one of the following Ocean Systems dTective classes:

2 day, 3 day, 4 day or 5 day

Certification:

A certificate will be given to participants who complete this training and demonstrate a working knowledge of these techniques.

Class Size will be 14 students (max)

Day 1

• Actual Filtering Tools and Techniques
• Comprehensive Noise Cancellation Experiments
• Real-World Sample Material
• Learn Audio Analysis Methodology

Day 2

• Speech Characteristics
• Noise Characteristics
• Audio Clarification Principles
• Noise Reduction Tools

Training or Re-training Your Personnel

If you are interested in the basic Ocean Systems dTective Video Forensic Training 4 day class, please visit our web site and bookmark our class schedule. This 4 day training class is $1200 per student.

We hope to hear from you soon.