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Start Date End Date Location Class Number  
10/18/10 10/22/10 Pearland ,TX USA LS FSA112 4 [register] [details]
11/15/10 11/19/10 Denton ,TX USA LS FSA112 3 [register] [details]
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule.

Course Description


FSA112 - Forensic Photography II - 40.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Participants must be licensed or certified peace officers with a current commission or non-commissioned personnel assigned to investigate/process crime scenes.

Required Equipment

  • SLR (single lens reflex) camera (digital format highly recommended)
  • Electronic flash
  • Cable release
  • Tripod
  • Flashlight

    Recommended Equipment

  • Camera instruction manual
  • Electronic flash instruction manual
  • Extra batteries for camera and flash
  • Laptop computer and photo card reader (for photo review)
  • Macro lens, diopters, or extension tubes
  • Color contrast filters
  • Photographic (Forensic) Barrier Filters
  • Blue #47 glass filter for B&W film
  • RM72 Infrared glass filter
  • Various light sources to paint with light: spot light, pen light, incandescent and/or LED

    TEEX will provide various 58mm lenses for participant use.

    Description

    The Forensic Photography II course addresses advanced aspects of forensic photography, including macro, nighttime, and alternate-light photography. Course instruction is through lecture, case review, and application exercises. Forensic Photography I or a course equivalent is required for attendance to Forensic Photography II.

    Topics

  • Equipment and Basic Exposure Review
  • Macro Photography
  • Nighttime Photography
  • Reciprocity Failure
  • Flash Photography
  • Painting with Light
  • Shooting Reconstructions
  • Bloodstain Photography
  • Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography
  • Photographic Perspective

    Audience

    Law Enforcement and non-commissioned personnel assigned to crime scene investigations.

    Other Information

    In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.

    Contact Information
    800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teexmail.tamu.edu

    Price
    Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.

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