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Laurence R. Penn, Senior Forensic Animation/Video Specialist ::::
DJS Associates was recently contacted to enhance multiple pieces of digital audio-visual evidence for a homicide case in Pennsylvania. The lengthy, multi-angled surveillance video footage was edited down to only show the crucial events surrounding the murder. Audio in other video evidence was processed to provide clarity to otherwise quiet and muffled speech.
One piece of evidence, an audio file which was claimed to be extremely crucial to the case, proved to be much more. Upon review of the file, it was found to contain both audio AND video. The client was unaware the file contained actual video footage, perhaps believing it to be lost during recording or transmission. The audio alone was likely enough to prove the client’s case, but the video that was uncovered showed an important individual involved in the matter, making the client’s case undeniable.
Digital surveillance video recordings can be complicated and misleading for many reasons. There are numerous video surveillance systems, many of which have their own proprietary file formats or video codecs that are used to compress and store the video and audio data. Most consumer PCs only have the very basic decoders, or software, used to decompress a video file. This can be problematic when attempting to play back recordings from surveillance systems. Here at DJS, we work with a large variety of footage recorded on devices such as vehicle dashcams, smartphones and surveillance systems, and have the experience to diagnose the media files. When a case involves working with surveillance or video evidence be sure to use forensic video experts as there just might be more hidden in the files than what your computer is willing to show you!
Laurence R. Penn, Senior Forensic Animation/Video Specialist at DJS Associates, can be reached via email at experts@forensicDJS.com or via phone at 215-659-2010.

, with DJS Associates, Inc., can be reached via email at experts@forensicDJS.com or via phone at 215-659-2010.

Categories: Audio-Visual Evidence | Surveillance Video Footage

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