Chapter 21

Imagery

Abstract

Insomuch as an image captures a magnitude of information, this chapter explores imagery and how it relates to the investigative process. The chapter covers still photography, film photography, film photography equipment, viewfinder cameras, digital single lens reflex cameras, digital photography, accessories, closed circuit television video (CCTV) imaging, video recorders, covert imaging, covert installation considerations, video camcorder imaging, and field imagery, among others. The chapter also examines documenting scenes of investigative interest, and provides fourteen points to consider when documenting a scene; the future of investigative photography; the Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technology (SWGIT); and ...

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