Question

if you have a video recording device such as a smartphone or video camera, which of the following are the best techniques to use to record physical evidence such as computers and storage media at a crime or incident scene? (choose all that apply)
a. start with an overall view of the scene and then move in closer, panning from left to right.
b. start with a closer view of the scene and slowly pan from left to right and then zoom out to get a view of the overall scene.
c. start with an overall view of each device and media, and then zoom in for close - ups.
d. start with close - up shots of each device and media and then zoom out.

Explanation:

When documenting physical evidence at a scene, the standard practice is to first establish the context of the evidence within the overall scene, then narrow in to capture specific details. This ensures the location and relationship of evidence is recorded before focusing on individual items.

• Option a: Establishes the full scene first, then zooms in to detail, which follows proper evidence documentation protocol.
• Option c: Starts with the overall view of each piece of evidence, then zooms in for close-ups, which correctly frames each item's context before capturing fine details.

Options b and d start with close-ups, which fails to first establish the evidence's position within the broader scene, making them improper techniques.

Answer:

a. Start with an overall view of the scene and then move in closer, panning from left to right.
c. Start with an overall view of each device and media, and then zoom in for close-ups.