Course Overview:
Media evidence now comes from an unprecedented variety of sources – surveillance systems, pole cameras, body worn cameras, in-car video, audio communications, drone and aerial footage, cell phone data, social media posts as well as various types of geolocation data. There may be times when one incident contains almost every one of those sources of evidence.
This intensive workshop guides legal professionals and forensic specialists through the complete process of building a powerful evidence-based, geospatial demonstrative video using Premiere Pro as the primary tool, supported by additional Creative Cloud applications and other advanced software tools.
Students will work with a single case study throughout the week, learning to transform complex evidence into clear, compelling visual narratives from start (project kick off) to finish (final output and delivery).
Download the full course curriculum (PDF)
Key Learning Objectives
- Design a systematic workflow for evidence visualization
- Develop a strategic approach to maximizing viewer retention
- Learn editing techniques optimized for forensic evidence
- Create your own graphics and animations that clarify complex scenarios
- Build visual timelines that connect multiple pieces of evidence
- Work with diverse evidence types, including geospatial data
Prerequisites:
This course is designed for those already comfortable using Adobe Premiere Pro at an intermediate level.
LEVA membership is not required to attend training classes.
Instructor:
Angela Ellis is a Media Forensic Specialist with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. She has been an editor for 25 years and she currently provides complex geospatial data visualizations for PCSO’s Investigative Operations Bureau and the State Attorney’s Office 6th Judicial Circuit using Adobe Premiere Pro. She also teaches LEVA’s beginner to advanced Premiere Pro for Forensic Media courses.
Software and Equipment:
This is a hands-on course. You will need a computer capable of running Premiere Pro appropriately. You must purchase or obtain a trial of Creative Cloud or the stand alone Adobe Premiere Pro app at adobe.com.
Your system must also be capable of updating to the latest operating system to work with the latest version of Premiere Pro.
Credits and Certificate:
Graduates of the course receive a LEVA certificate indicating successful completion of the 40-hour curriculum. That certificate should NOT be interpreted as a certification of any type. Registering for any LEVA class indicates they fully understand they are not receiving certification from any one LEVA course and must refer to this training as LEVA’s on their resume, CV, or any discoverable document. This class is not conducted to officially endorse any product or service.
Additional Information:
Contact Troy Lawrence, LEVA Executive Director, troy.lawrence@leva.org