2. Part 1 Find something in this room and take a picture of it using your cell phone. Take the picture how YOU think a CSI would take the picture while analyzing the crime scene. If you feel that you need extra materials, please ask. When you are finished come back to your seat.

3. How’d It Go? There is very specific protocol for taking pictures as a Forensic Scientist. If pictures aren’t taken according to this protocol they WILL be thrown out of court. Look at your picture of determine if you did each of the following:

4. Number of Shots You should have taken at least 4 pictures 1. Overall view: Photo of the overall view of the crime scene 2. Medium view: Picture of where the piece of evidence is in reference to other items 3. Close-up view: A picture of only the object

5. Overall Example

6. Medium Example

7. Angle ALL pictures must be taken from a 90 degree angle in order to be admitted into a court of law.

8. Ruler and Evidence Number An L-shaped ruler must be visible in all pictures. Most Forensic Scientists recommend taking the exact same picture with and without the ruler. An evidence number must also be visible. This number should correspond to the number seen in the medium view picture. Note: Some evidence numbers have rulers on them and others do not

9. Part 2 Now that you’ve gain Forensic Photographer knowledge, let’s try this again. Using the SAME object you did before, take pictures according to the protocol we just learned. Return to your seat when you are done Note: You will be using these techniques throughout the rest of the semester. So, if you have questions, ask NOW!

10. Part 3 Go through this check list with a partner and see how you did.  Overall View  Medium View  Close-up View  90 degree angle  Ruler  Evidence Number