Camera Tips For Visual Identification; Figure 5-10 Using Low Resolution (160 X 120, Ntsc) To Show Presence; Figure 5-11 Camera Placement Can Be More Important Than High Resolutions - Honeywell Rapid Eye Administrator's Manual

Video Feed Setup

Camera Tips for Visual Identification

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Figure 5-10 Using Low Resolution (160 x 120, NTSC) to Show Presence
Detail of recorded video,
previewed at a resolution of
160 x 120 and stretched
beyond recognition.
Preview window
Same detail of recorded video,
not stretched, printed life-size.
Some facial characteristics are
recognizable.
Retouching Still Images
Bitmap editing tools and imaging software can be used to enhance video stills or screen
captures. Although retouching may void the video as admissible evidence in a court of law,
it can be of use to highlight a detail or trait. Commercial software for retouching bitmaps
includes: Paint-Shop Pro, Corel Photopaint, Adobe Photoshop, and others. For screen
captures, use Microsoft Windows, TechSmith's SnagIt, and so on.
Screen Area: Size of Camera Windows on a PC Monitor
Adjusting Microsoft Windows Display Properties for a PC monitor can have an effect on how
resolution is perceived. See
Figure 5-11 Camera Placement Can Be more Important than High Resolutions
Monitor Settings to Customize Windows for a PC
Detail of video recorded at 704 x 480.
Printed at actual size.
on page 91.