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What is forensic examination of video and audio recordings

The tasks addressed by the examination, the objects examined and how forensic audio examination differs from technical video examination.

The nature of the examination

Forensic examination of video and audio recordings aims to establish facts from audio and video materials: the content of a conversation, recording characteristics, capture conditions, alterations, continuity and events depicted in the video.

Three main areas

examination of voice and spoken speech;
examination of the acoustic environment and the conditions, equipment, materials and traces of audio recordings;
examination of video images and the conditions, equipment, materials and traces of video recordings.

Inquiry

Send a recording or describe the task

You may send an audio or video file, a link, an investigative order, a court ruling, draft questions or an existing report for review.

voice and spoken speech;
the acoustic environment and audio recording traces;
video images and video recording traces;
editing, continuity, the recording device;
report review and questions for court.

Type of examinationYour nameContact phone number or email *Briefly describe the task *Attach materials

Up to 10 files of 10 MB each, up to 15 MB in total. Preserve source recordings and metadata without resaving. Arrange the transfer of large files and storage media separately by email.

I give consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of considering and responding to my enquiry.

How data is processed: Personal Data Processing Policy. Attach only materials relevant to the examination; redact unnecessary data about other people.

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For a preliminary assessment, please specify the file format, recording source, start and end times, recording device, and availability of the source file and voice samples.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.