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SCI-220 Questions and Correct Answers/
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■What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when
taking overall photos?
Ans: ■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?
Ans: ■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:
A. 14-35mm focal length
B.50-60mm focal length
C.100-120mm focal length
D.300-600mm focal length
Ans: ■C. 100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect
portraiture lens focal length range.
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■What is the proper viewpoint to avoid perspective distortion in
midrange photographs?
Ans: ■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?
Ans: ■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)?
Ans: ■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?
Ans: ■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.
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■When taking a photo of a wound what is important for a midrange
photo?
Ans: ■Showing the wound in relation to a joint or body part
■When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative
exposure compensation?
Ans: ■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?
Ans: ■The flash should be used horizontally as well.
■How should overhead shots of bodies be handled?
Ans: ■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.
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SCI-220 Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
■What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when
taking overall photos?
Ans: ■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?
Ans: ■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:
A. 14-35mm focal length
B.50-60mm focal length
C.100-120mm focal length
D.300-600mm focal length
Ans: ■C. 100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect
portraiture lens focal length range.
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■What is the proper viewpoint to avoid perspective distortion in
midrange photographs?
Ans: ■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?
Ans: ■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)?
Ans: ■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?
Ans: ■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.
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■When taking a photo of a wound what is important for a midrange
photo?
Ans: ■Showing the wound in relation to a joint or body part
■When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative
exposure compensation?
Ans: ■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?
Ans: ■The flash should be used horizontally as well.
■How should overhead shots of bodies be handled?
Ans: ■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.
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