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| Title |
Digital Image
Processing |
| Description |
Processing and storing of images for current and archival use in a variety of electronic formats. Discussion of generally accepted protocols for processing of images to enhance image clarity and information while retaining authenticity crucial for use as documentary evidence. |
| ID Code |
IM307 |
| Dates and Tuition |
March 13, 2008
$385 for all applications with payment received no later than February 13
$423 for all applications with payment received February 14 - March 7
Applications submitted between March 8 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on March 12 will be accepted with payment of a $50 late registration fee.
September 11 , 2008
$385 for all applications with payment received no later than August 11
$423 for all applications with payment received August 12 - September 5
Applications submitted between September 6 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on September 10vwill be accepted with payment of a $50 late registration fee.
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| Times |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Location |
NTSB
Training Center • 45065 Riverside Parkway • Ashburn, Virginia 20147
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| Photodocumentation Series |
Save on time, travel and expenses -
attend the entire Photodocumentation
Series for a
discounted tuition. |
| Status |
OPEN. Applications are now being accepted. |
| Apply to Attend |
March 13,
2008
September 11 , 2008 |
| CEUs |
0.7. This course is also certified by the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services for 8 hours (Career
Development/Elective) of Partial In-Service Credit
(PIC). |
| Overview |
- Workflow process – from image capture to archival storage
- Scanning – converting traditional prints into digital images
- File types – determining optimal file formats for various image types and usages
- Image size – Guidelines for best file sizes for a range of storage and electronic transmission considerations
- Compression – balancing the benefits and drawbacks of various modes of image compression
- Image Correction – using imaging programs to correct for deficiencies in overall image quality:
- Enhancing detail
- Adjusting luminosity
- Cropping out distracting/irrelevant elements
- Correcting distorted color
- Improving
contrast
- Authenticity protocols – practices and procedures to ensure that the integrity and accuracy of the documentary digital image is not compromised at any point in the workflow process
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| Performance Results |
Upon completion of this course the participant will be
able to:
- Discuss the elements that affect image quality when scanning various types of media into a digital format
- Select the best image file formats for a variety of situations
- Determine the appropriate image file sizes for:
- E-mail
- Display on computer monitors
- Archival or documentary use
- Print or
publishing
- Compress images for data transfer in a variety of formats
- Employ the range of software tools available to enhance and correct documentary images
- Avoid mistakes that could compromise the authenticity of a documentary digital image.
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| Equipment |
Participants must provide their own laptop computer. |
| Who May Attend |
- NTSB investigators
- Federal, state & local
investigators, including those outside the field of transportation, who
may have a need to photographically document the site of an
accident/incident or understand the process
- Potential participants in an NTSB
investigation
- Others who would like to build or enhance
photographic documentation skills
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| Accommodations |
Area hotels and
restaurants |
| Airports |
Washington
Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles
Washington Ronald
Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles
Baltimore/Washington
International (BWI): 60 miles |
| More Information |
Email TrainingCenter@ntsb.gov
or call (571) 223-3900
Courses, forums and symposia are added to the schedule throughout the
year. Subscribe to the e-newsletter to learn about upcoming events
and new programs: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/list/list.htm
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