Forensic Art Web site - mounted by Wesley Neville, a Florence County Sheriff's Officer who works as a forensic artist. The site reviews forensic art techniques and includes a news article about the subject. https://forensicartist.com/new
Have you seen this face?: The work of forensic artists. (2007).
Stacks HV8073.4 .D46 2007
Digital Forensic Art Techniques by
Digital Forensic Art Techniques: A Professional's Guide to Corel PainterTM illustrates hands-on techniques to digitally create forensic art for police and investigative purposes.　 Coverage focuses specifically on how to utilize the software to create realistic human likenesses, including composites of suspects and drawings of persons in unidentified remains cases. Drawing digitally is like using any tool in art: a pencil, a charcoal stick, a conte' crayon. A stylus is just another tool to master. Digital work is easier for artists to send to the case detective, and the work always reproduces exactly as it was completed.　 Another benefit to working digitally is that one can use video conferencing with a witness online to provide services remotely world-wide. This enables police departments who have never had access to a forensic artist to have a sketch done within hours of the crime. Chapters address the more basic functions to serve as a primer for those transitioning to working digitally. There is also instruction on light and shadow, and bones and muscles of the skull. All of the discussion is intended to make the reader see things as an artist to improve drawing skills and overall digital techniques. In short, Digital Forensic Art Techniques is a practical, easy-to-follow manual for working forensic artists that will give readers a solid base from which to start.　 It serves as an essential resource to greater skill and comfort with the hardware and software, thus furthering current best practices and technological advances in the field.
Injury Illustrated: How Medical Images Win Legal Cases by
The best storytellers and presenters know that a picture is worth a thousand words. Pictures simplify stories. They make stories memorable. They clarify complex concepts and they educate the audience in the easiest way. That is why attorneys work with artists—medical illustrators, to be exact. Injury Illustrated is the first book of its kind. It is the essential guide on medical illustrations used in the legal context. This book examines the creation of visual graphics known as demonstrative exhibits. These exhibits provide an understanding of traumatic injuries, surgeries, and radiology studies for the jury, judges, adjustors, mediators, and the attorneys. These chapters describe how to tell a clear story about gross anatomy, medical malpractice, and/or death investigation in court by using medical images. While medical illustration and injury law are very different professions, illustrators are the ideal partners for lawyers when solving problems and preparing for litigation. Divided into five sections, this book details who medical illustrators are, how they are educated in medicine, the skills and services they can provide to trial lawyers, and the countless benefits resulting from record review and case preparation. Find techniques to best use medical images during all stages of litigation Learn how graphic exhibits engage a jury and empower justice Understand why attorneys win more cases by collaborating with medical illustrators All readers will learn about this unique career and the attorney-illustrator relationship. More specifically, attorneys, artists, animators, law students, medical students, forensic scientists, and medical experts will understand how demonstrative exhibits assist legal proceedings in forensic matters and civil lawsuits. Warning; these images will be graphic and the cases at times will be catastrophic. Chapter 1 – Dominos: Warning: Graphic images. Chapter 2 – The Brief: The reason and the reasoning . Section A – Who am I? The beginning of a medical illustrator. Chapter 3 – You’re Grounded: Growing up with anatomy. Chapter 4 – Suspicious Minds: Seeking the truth . Chapter 5 – Bunny Suit: A background in forensics . Section B – Who are we? The unknown world of medical illustration. Chapter 6 – Disgusta: Medical illustration master’s degree . Chapter 7 – Stars Are Born: Products of our professors. Chapter 8 – Sutured Together: Learning surgery . Chapter 9 – History of the Association: Foundations of medical art and law . Section C – Why would an attorney hire a medical illustrator? Chapter 10 – Pantyhose: Inside the law firm. Chapter 11 - Message in a Bottle: A settlement brochure. Chapter 12 – Hondas: Profits over people. Chapter 13 - The Process: Draw by hand. Chapter 14 - Wile E. Coyote: Real people. Chapter 15 – Tin Cans: Voluminous records . Chapter 16 – Can’t Trust a Photo: But request them all. Chapter 17 – Interpreting Radiology: Images establish facts. Chapter 18 – Radiology Is Not Enough: The jury needs clarification . Chapter 19 – Netflix: The jury wants TV. Chapter 20 – Muddy Waters: Aberrant anatomy . Chapter 21 – Healing Trauma: The client is better . Chapter 22 – Bad Facts: The client is a stripper . Chapter 23 – No Facts: The lawyer didn’t ask. Chapter 24 – Pre-Trial Panic: Last minute animations. Chapter 25 – Six Degrees of Separation: Experts and animators. Section D – What additional benefits does an attorney get from collaboration with a medical illustrator? Chapter 26 – Boutique Feel: Not just a product but a service. Chapter 27 – It’s Not Rocket Science: Narrating brain surgery. Chapter 28 – Headless Horseman: The value of the client likeness. Chapter 29 – Defending Doctors: Medical malpractice defense . Chapter 30 – Deep Pockets: What will this cost? Chapter 31 – MVP: Minimum viable product. Chapter 32 – Pancakes: Food analogies. Chapter 33 – Out of the Box: Creative alternatives . Chapter 34 – Power Tools: Anything it takes. Chapter 35 – Holograms: Advances in technology. Chapter 36 – Exhibit Hall: Building connections. Section E – The closing argument for evoking emotion. Chapter 37 – The Wall: Between our warm hearts and our dark minds. Chapter 38 – Gross: The specter versus the science. Chapter 39 – Pin the Tail on the Donkey: To show or not to show the genitalia . Chapter 40 – Perfect Data: A picture is worth a thousand words. R. Annie Gough, MS, CMI : With a background in autopsy forensics and almost 20 years of professional medical legal illustration experience, Annie Gough brings light to a little-known and fascinating industry. Annie is a certified medical illustrator and demonstrative exhibit consultant known for her creativity and passion. Receiving her Masters in Medical Illustration from the Medical College of Georgia, Annie entered the medical legal community 2001. She is the owner of agillustrations in Denver, Colorado, she is a visiting professor to St. George’s University, and she often lectures on medical illustration, civil injury cases, and visual storytelling.
Forensic Art Essentials by
Forensic Art Essentials teaches artists to extract information from a witness or victim about a face they have seen, and produce an image good enough to lead detectives to the criminal being described. After reading this book, anyone with adequate drawing skills will be able to learn the tools necessary to develop his or her skills as a forensic artist. Instruction focuses on an explanation of techniques for various scenarios and includes the use of case studies of special situations and how they should be handled. The book covers skull reconstructions of unidentified murder victims and age progressions to aid in the apprehension of known fugitives. It also provides step-by-step illustrations of how to reconstruct a face from a skull, and offers solutions to a multitude of common problems that occur in the field. With 500 full-color illustrations, this book is an essential tool for any forensic artist. Provides insight as to the best way to responsibly interview and extract information from eye-witnesses and victims to develop accurate composite sketches 500 illustrations, many full color, show examples of various challenges in developing sketches and reconstructing from skulls Serves as a guide for forensic art professionals as well as a call to law enforcement agencies to expand the use of this valuable forensic tool
Advanced crime scene photography by
Fully updated, this edition provides crime scene investigators and students step-by-step procedures and best practices for capturing better crime scene and evidentiary photographs by discussing and explaining photographic concepts, especially in difficult or low-light environments, in an easily understandable way.
Handbook of Forensic Photography by
Handbook of Forensic Photography is the most-comprehensive, definitive reference for the use of photography in the capture and presentation of forensic evidence. The intent is to inform the reader about the most complete and up-to-date methods to capture and reproduce images that most accurately represent the evidence. With the rise in importance of forensic science, crime and accident scene documentation has likewise increased in importance--not the least of which has been forensic photography. The need to use accepted practice and protocols to guarantee the authenticity of images for evidence documentation is paramount for using it in court. And as with any discipline, there is an art to the science of forensic photography. Contributing authors from various backgrounds--each experts in their field--have provided numerous case examples, best practices, and recommendations for recognizing, recording, and preserving evidence using cameras and the latest digital image technology, including video and other imaging technologies. Chapters present such topics as videography, drone photography, underwater photography, crime scene photography, autopsy photographs, fire documentation, forensic odontology, and more. The book closes with coverage of courtroom displays, presenting imaging evidence and expert witness testimony in the courtroom. Handbook of Forensic Photography is a must-have reference for experienced crime scene photographers, death and crime scene investigators, police, and forensic professionals--including medical examiners, odontologists, engineers, and forensic anthropologists--who frequently need to capture investigative photographs in the course of investigations.
Forensic Photography by
Forensic photography plays a vitally important part in the investigation of crime and the subsequent administration of justice. Written by a practitioner with many years professional experience, this book provides an overview of the most common forensic photography techniques in use today for those readers who may not have a detailed understanding of camera techniques and who need to get to grips with the use of light and other key scientific aspects of the job. It covers image capture issues, file handling and relevant equipment, such as lasers and UV lights, and explores how they work. The predominance of the digital camera has resulted in an increasing trend for police forces across the world to use untrained camera users, rather than expert photographers. Therefore, this book will prove invaluable for those practitioners who need to produce accurate and clear photographic evidence, above and beyond the point and shoot mode on their cameras.
Fundamentals of Forensic Photography by
In Fundamentals of Forensic Photography, Keith Mancini and John Sidoriak offer practical techniques for common situations encountered in forensic documentation. Topics include equipment selection, lighting techniques, crime scene and evidence documentation, macro and micro photography as well as aerial, high speed and computational photography. Techniques for photographic documentation in both the laboratory and the field are discussed.
Legal Photography by
While the number of assignments available in many photographic specialties is decreasing, there are still relatively untapped growth areas for still photographers and videographers. One of these specialty fields is legal photography. Legal photography involves working closely with lawyers in law firms to provide photographic or video documentation relevant to their civil, not criminal, cases. It can involve a range of other photographic specialties from macro photography to architectural photography. No matter what is involved in a legal photography assignment, it is generally interesting and presents a new, unique set of problems to solve. Legal photography is far more technical than creative, but it is also in demand and is financially rewarding. Civil cases brought to arbitration or jury trial range from simple to complex. Common to all cases is the need to present evidence in a fair and accurate manner. In this book, readers will learn how to take responsibility for ensuring that the images captured and delivered for presentation are a "fair and accurate representation” of the observed scene. That responsibility begins with the choice and use of the proper equipment (e.g., camera type, sensor size, capture mode, the correct focal-length lens for the job), through the techniques used during image capture (exposure, lighting, camera angle, camera-to-subject distance, white balance, etc.), to the processing of the captures for output. Sholik also points out that documentation is required for each step to ensure all parties that the representation is indeed fair and accurate--and the details of how this can be accomplished are outlined in this book as well. Also covered is information about how to proceed should you be asked to give testimony as to the accuracy of your work and information about the requirements to be deemed an "expert witness.” For most photographers, doing assignments in the field of legal photography is the easy part. Getting the assignments can be more of a challenge, so the process of marketing yourself as a legal photographer is covered.