BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_60_1c727bdbb958dd19cca713b169c3acf6@resvid.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Audio Forensics DESCRIPTION:Summary\n \n With the proliferation of small digit al recorders\, cell phones\, and video cameras tha t capture audio data\, it is no wonder that audio evidence is an increasingly important part of toda y'\;s investigations.  Unfortunately there is no shortage of noisy\, muffled\, unintelligible au dio that limits its usefulness.  Do you have the knowledge and expertise to enhance audio evidence and present it in court?\n \n Introduction to Fore nsic Audio Analysis will introduce the fundamental s of audio\, and the processing techniques for for ensic audio clarification. This three-day hands-on workshop will cover sound fundamentals\, forensic audio DQUOTEBest practices\,DQUOTE common audio p roblems\, and basic audio enhancement principles.  Students will learn how to improve audio recordi ng issues with software tools like Audacity\, iZot ope RX 4\, Sound Forge 11\, and Pro Tools.  Atten dees will also receive information on forensic aud io reference resources as well as an overview of o ther enhancement tools currently available.\n \n G eneral Information\n \n Rappahannock Regional Crim inal Justice Academy\n 3630 Lee Hill Drive\n Frede ricksburg\, VA 22408\n \n Dates: August 23 - 25\, 2021\n \n Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM\n \n Cost: $8 95.00\n \n Take Both And Save! Register for the I ntrduction to Forensic Audio Analysis Workshop and Forensic Audio Enhancement with iZotope Workshop to be held August 26 - 27\, 2021. For more informa tion on the iZotope Workshop\, click here.\n \n Cl ass Outline\n \n A laptop computer must be brought by each student attending this class. The student must have administrative privileges on the laptop so that they may install software during the clas s.  It is also recommended that high quality head phones are brought to class for listening to audio on the laptop computer. For more information cont act Training@resvid.com  \n \n Introduction to Fo rensic Audio Analysis will introduce the fundament als of audio\, and the processing techniques for f orensic audio clarification.  This three-day hand s-on workshop will cover sound fundamentals\, fore nsic audio DQUOTEBest practices\,DQUOTE common aud io problems\, and basic audio enhancement principl es.  Students will learn how to improve audio rec ording issues with software tools like Audacity\, iZotope RX\, Sound Forge\, and Pro Tools.  Attend ees will also receive information on forensic audi o reference resources as well as an overview of ot her enhancement tools currently available.\n \n Au dio Core Competencies\n \n \n Basic Terminology / Concepts\n Science and Physics of Sound\n Speec h Characteristics\n Types and Makeup of Noise\n Fundamentals of Recording and Playback Devices\n Analog vs. Digital Considerations\n Viewing Audio Signal and Analysis\n Basic Audio Processing tec hniques\n Critical Listening\n \n \n Working with Audio\n \n \n Overview of Software Tools\n Equi pment Configuration / Verification\n Preliminary Examination / Basic Enhancement Techniques\n Spec ial Considerations for Audio from Video Files\n U sing Audacity and Sound Forge for Basic Analysis\n Audio Enhancement Techniques and Processes\n Us ing iZotope RX 4 for Clarification\n Using Pro To ols the Audio Industry Standard DAW\, for Forensic s\n \n \n Forensic Audio Best Practices\n \n \n A udio Evidence Handling\n Typical Forensic Audio W orkflow\n Documentation\n Court Issues\n Standa rds\n Resources\n \n \n Requirements: \n \n Comp uter Skills \n Basic computer skills are required to complete this training. \n \n Participation  \n Class participation is encouraged. Multiple han ds-on exercises will be included during each modul e\n \n Hotel Information\n \n A car is recommended to commute to the Training Center from all listed hotels. \n \n The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy has negotiated rates with are hot els close to the Academy.\n \n Visit the following webiste for more information: http://www.rrcja.o rg/hotels\n \n Instructor\n \n Allen R. Combs has over a decade of pro-audio and multimedia experien ce\, and is highly trained and recognized for his ambitious commitment to the field of media forensi cs.  Allen began his career in multimedia technol ogy and audio engineering.  He spent years in pro fessional sound and video production before expand ing his training into forensic analysis and expert testimony.  Allen has completed numerous forensi c audio and video certifications\, and hundreds of successful investigations for cases in the United States and abroad.  Allen is an active member of multiple professional organizations including the American Board of Recorded Evidence where he serv es on the executive committee.  Allen has consult ed as a resource for several media sources includi ng the Discovery Channel\, National Geographic\, T he Boston Herald\, Los Angeles Times\, American Th inker\, and Fox News. CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210823T083000 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210823T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210825T163000 LOCATION:3630 Lee Hill Drive\n Fredericksburg\, VA 22408\n United States\n ORGANIZER:MAILTO:training@resvid.com URL:https://resvid.com/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=60 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR