STEP 8 Film 10-second close up shots of key evidence in a spiral pattern The objective of capturing close-up footage is to be able to see details in the scene. FILMING • From your original start location, moving clockwise and in a spiral, focus in on the first piece of evidence. Hold a focused close-up shot for 10 seconds. • If possible take a 10-second shot of the same piece of evidence with something that shows scale. For instance, lay a cell phone beside the evidence you want to capture so analysts can determine its size. • Then, as you continue moving clockwise and in the spiral pattern, take a close-up shot of any details you believe may be significant, held for 10 seconds both with and without something that shows scale. close-up shot STEP 9 Complete a Camera Report A Camera Report allows investigators and analysts to quickly determine if the footage may be relevant to their investigation and helps to authenticate, verify and preserve the chain-of-custody for the footage. Filling out these reports takes time that you likely don’t have. However, a Camera Report greatly enhances the evidentiary potential of your footage. The Camera Report should be completed by the videographer and should include a note if anything in the scene was moved. FOR MORE INFORMATION See Completing a Camera Report 96 VIDEO AS EVIDENCE: FILMING SECURE SCENES V 1.0