SCI 220 (forensic photography and
reconstruction) GCU exam 2Q&A
What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall photos? -
=Take one picture when standing at the elbow and another picture standing at the knees. These
can later be put together to form one picture.
What type of overall photographs need to be taken? - =The overall photographs need to be
from the exterior and interior of the scene.
If you want to fill the frame with a face, while remaining back a distance that does not enlarge
the nose, it is best to use a lens in the: - =100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect
portraiture lens focal length range.
What is the proper viewpoint to avoid perspective distortion in midrange photographs? -
=Make sure your fixed object and the evidence item are equal distance from you to avoid
distortion.
What is the purpose of a photo log and how do you use one? - =Photo logs are required by
every agency and are used to record every photograph taken on scene, they can jog your
memory and help determine what went wrong in a photo. The photograph number and the
description of the picture is the minimum that needs to be recorded.
How should the body panorama series be taken (in order)? - =Right side, left side, head to toe,
toe to head, overhead & full face for identification.
When taking a close up picture with a scale, should the scale be on the same plane or parallel to
the evidence? Why is this important? - =When taking a close up picture with a scale, the scale
should be on the same plane as the evidence, not diagonal to or parallel. This ensures proper
perspective so that the size is not distorted. This also ensures both the evidence and scale are
properly lit and in focus.
, When taking a photo of a wound what is important for a midrange photo? - =Showing the
wound in relation to a joint
When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure compensation? -
=Positive exposure compensation
RECALL:
Although blood appears dark, it will reflect light since it is a liquid.
If the camera is being used horizontally, which way should the extended flash be facing if it is
not attached to the camera? - =The flash should be used horizontally as well.
How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? - =Mount camera onto tripod, turn camera
view onto mini screen, set timer for the shot, and use legs of tripod for leverage to take the
shot.
What are the three main types of photographs that should be taken at the object of interest at
a crime scene? - =Midrange, close up as is, with scale, altered (flipped)
What is the first photograph that should be taken when arriving at a crime scene? - =A Photo
Identifier Card
What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? - =Midrange (Demonstrates wound's
relation to a fixed feature (Joint)
Close up: "As Is"
Close up: with labeled scale
Close up: with part of the scale and bracketed (-1, 0, +1)
At what places should the photographer be standing for stitched side photographs? - =Standing
at the elbow, and standing at the knee.
reconstruction) GCU exam 2Q&A
What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall photos? -
=Take one picture when standing at the elbow and another picture standing at the knees. These
can later be put together to form one picture.
What type of overall photographs need to be taken? - =The overall photographs need to be
from the exterior and interior of the scene.
If you want to fill the frame with a face, while remaining back a distance that does not enlarge
the nose, it is best to use a lens in the: - =100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect
portraiture lens focal length range.
What is the proper viewpoint to avoid perspective distortion in midrange photographs? -
=Make sure your fixed object and the evidence item are equal distance from you to avoid
distortion.
What is the purpose of a photo log and how do you use one? - =Photo logs are required by
every agency and are used to record every photograph taken on scene, they can jog your
memory and help determine what went wrong in a photo. The photograph number and the
description of the picture is the minimum that needs to be recorded.
How should the body panorama series be taken (in order)? - =Right side, left side, head to toe,
toe to head, overhead & full face for identification.
When taking a close up picture with a scale, should the scale be on the same plane or parallel to
the evidence? Why is this important? - =When taking a close up picture with a scale, the scale
should be on the same plane as the evidence, not diagonal to or parallel. This ensures proper
perspective so that the size is not distorted. This also ensures both the evidence and scale are
properly lit and in focus.
, When taking a photo of a wound what is important for a midrange photo? - =Showing the
wound in relation to a joint
When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure compensation? -
=Positive exposure compensation
RECALL:
Although blood appears dark, it will reflect light since it is a liquid.
If the camera is being used horizontally, which way should the extended flash be facing if it is
not attached to the camera? - =The flash should be used horizontally as well.
How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? - =Mount camera onto tripod, turn camera
view onto mini screen, set timer for the shot, and use legs of tripod for leverage to take the
shot.
What are the three main types of photographs that should be taken at the object of interest at
a crime scene? - =Midrange, close up as is, with scale, altered (flipped)
What is the first photograph that should be taken when arriving at a crime scene? - =A Photo
Identifier Card
What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? - =Midrange (Demonstrates wound's
relation to a fixed feature (Joint)
Close up: "As Is"
Close up: with labeled scale
Close up: with part of the scale and bracketed (-1, 0, +1)
At what places should the photographer be standing for stitched side photographs? - =Standing
at the elbow, and standing at the knee.
