SCI forensic photography and reconstruction GCU exam 8..docx

SCI forensic photography and reconstruction
GCU exam 8.

What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall photos? - ANS >> Take
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one picture when standing at the elbow and another picture standing at the knees. These can later be
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put together to form one picture.
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What type of overall photographs need to be taken? - ANS >> The overall photographs need to be from
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the exterior and interior of the scene.
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If you want to fill the frame with a face, while remaining back a distance that does not enlarge the nose, it
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is best to use a lens in the: - ANS >> 100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect portraiture lens
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focal length range.
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What is the proper viewpoint to avoid perspective distortion in midrange photographs? - ANS >> Make
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sure your fixed object and the evidence item are equal distance from you to avoid distortion.
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What is the purpose of a photo log and how do you use one? - ANS >> Photo logs are required by every
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agency and are used to record every photograph taken on scene, they can jog your memory and help
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determine what went wrong in a photo. The photograph number and the description of the picture is the
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minimum that needs to be recorded.
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How should the body panorama series be taken (in order)? - ANS >> Right side, left side, head to toe, toe
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to head, overhead & full face for identification.
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When taking a close up picture with a scale, should the scale be on the same plane or parallel to the
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evidence? Why is this important? - ANS >> When taking a close up picture with a scale, the scale should
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be on the same plane as the evidence, not diagonal to or parallel. This ensures proper perspective so that
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the size is not distorted. This also ensures both the evidence and scale are properly lit and in focus.
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When taking a photo of a wound what is important for a midrange photo? - ANS >> Showing the wound
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in relation to a joint
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When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure compensation? - ANS >>
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Positive exposure compensation
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Although blood appears dark, it will reflect light since it is a liquid.
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