Video/Imaging Technology and 

Analysis (VITAL) Subcommittee

Julie Carnes, Chair
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Video/Imaging Technology and 

Analysis (VITAL)

Focuses on standards and 

guidelines related to the 

application of methods and 

technologies to analyze 

information related to forensic 

imagery from a variety of systems.

This encompasses aspects of 

capture, storage, processing, 

archiving, quality assurance and 

training. 
Task Groups:

Image Analysis

Photography

Video Analysis

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First Name Last Name Role Organization Task Group Term End

Mike Baker Member Sacramento Police Department Video Analysis 2020

Brian Brill Member Private Sector Image Analysis 2019

Melody Buba Member FBI Video Analysis 2019

Julie Carnes Member Target Video Analysis 2020

Wendy Dinova-Wimmer Member Adobe Image Analysis 2021

Marla Englander-Carroll Member Private Sector Video Analysis 2022

Catalin Grigoras Affiliate University of Colorado Video Analysis 2020

Paul Hartzell Affiliate Hennepin County Attorneys Office Video Analysis n/a

Jim (Kenneth) Hoerricks Member Amped Software, Inc. Video Analysis 2020

Christopher Iber Member FBI Image Analysis 2018

Carl Kriigel Affiliate Defense Forensic Science Center Image Analysis n/a

Douglas Lacey Affiliate BEK TEK LLC Video Analysis n/a

Christina Malone Member Defense Forensic Science Center Image Analysis 2020

Keith Mancini Member Westcherster County Forensic Lab Photography 2018

Aaron Matson Member Wisconsin State Crime Lab Photography 2020

Kimberly Meline Member FBI Image Analysis 2018

Ruth Philips Affiliate Metropolitan Police Service Video Analysis n/a

Margaret Pinson Affiliate US Departement of Commerce Video Analysis n/a

Matthew Steiner Affiliate New York Police Department Photography n/a

Dorothy Stout Affiliate Resolution Video, Inc. Video Analysis n/a

Rand Swartz Member District IV Medical Examiner Photography 2022

Andrew Taravella Affiliate Houston Police Photography n/a

Alice Thomas Affiliate US Secret Service Video Analysis n/a

William Trenkle Member US Departement of Agriculture Image Analysis 2019

John Twomey Member US Secret Service Photography 2020

Jesus Valenzuela Member Seattle Police Department Video Analysis 2020

Robert Young Member City of Mesa Photography 2020
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Imaging Technology

is embedded across all forensic disciplines

Used for Documentation 

and

Analysis
Roadmap

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Title

Standard Guide for 

Training Guidelines for Video Analysis, Image Analysis, and Photography

Data Acquisition from Digital CCTV Systems Video Recording Systems

Video Retrieval Canvassing & Crowdsourcing of Third-Party Video 

Guidelines for Video Analysis

Standard Guide for Processing Digital Video Files

Standard Guide for Frame Timing Analysis of H.264 Video in ISO Base Media File Formats 

Video and Audio Redaction for Legal & Public Disclosure 

Standard for Conclusions in Image and Video Analysis

Guidelines for the Forensic Use of Photogrammetry

Standard Guide for Image Authentication

Standard Guide for Latent Print Evidence Imaging Resolution

Incorporation of all exisiting documents into an all-encompassing standard guide 

Crime Scene Photography

Standard Guidelines for Autopsy Photography

Standard Gudelines for Laboratory Photography

Guideline for Image Management

Discipline-Specific Resolution Needs

Equipment Recommendations and Considerations Document 

Practical Considerations for Submission and Presentation of Multimedia Evidence in Court 

Application of Image Science to Forensic Disciplines
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Standards in 

Progress –

Under 

Development

• Standard Guide for Photogrammetry

• Standard Guide for Source and Content 

Authentication

• Standard Guide for Forensic Video Analysis

• Standard Guide for Autopsy Photography

• Standard Guide for Laboratory (Controlled 

Environment) Photography

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Standard Guide for 

Photogrammetry

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Key Components: 

• Multiple methodologies for 

photogrammetric examinations 

• Recommendations for performing 

photogrammetric examinations

• Evidentiary value of photogrammetric 

examinations, common questions asked, 

and reporting

Current Status:

• Addressing feedback

• Revision in progress
Standard Guide for 

Source & Content 

Authentication

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Key Components:

• Provenance of the image

• Metadata Analysis

• Photo Response Non-Uniformity (PRNU)

• Detection of Manipulation

• Detection of Image Creation

• Detection of Staging

• Continuity Issues

• Image Processing

Current Status:

• Draft complete and revising
Standard Guide for 

Forensic Video 

Analysis

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Key Components:

• Quality Assurance

• Categories of Forensic Video Analysis

• Processing

• Analysis

• Results

• Reports

Current Status:

• Currently being reviewed by Resource 

Committees
Standards in 

Progress – at 

SDO

• Standard Training Guidelines for Video 

Analysis, Image Analysis, and Photography 

(WK66417)

• Standard Guide for Latent Print Evidence 

Imaging Resolution (WK66357)

• The Standard Practice for Data Retrieval 

from Digital CCTV Systems (WK61709)

• Standard Guide for Crime Scene 

Photography (30 Days?)

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www.astm.org
Registry 

Process

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In Progress:

• ASTM E2825-18 Standard Guide for 

Forensic Digital Image Processing 
Partnerships

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Registry

ASTM

OSAC VITAL

SWGDE
Research 

Needs Video/Imaging Technology and Analysis:

• Determination of the Size of the Smallest Detail 

Required for Tire and or Shoe Comparisons

• Factors Affecting Image Quality When Extracting a Still 

from Video

• Software Validation Repository

• Vehicle Comparison Study

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Get Involved:

• Apply to join OSAC

• https://www.nist.gov

• Designate VITAL

• Apply to join ASTM
Thank you

https://www.nist.gov/topics/organization-scientific-area-committees-forensic-science