Forensic Video Analysis Services
We Solve Cases using Video Forensics
Digital video recordings aren’t always accurate eyewitnesses. Video cameras use advanced compression algorithms to optimize storage, and document timing information, and may display colors and objects inaccurately. This is where forensic video analysis helps to solve cases. Our experts provide opinions to assist the trier of fact when making determinations from video evidence recordings.
How Does Forensic Video Analysis Work?
Press play on this short walkthrough from Primeau Forensics and watch as we break down the full lifecycle of a video: from original capture to final expert analysis. You’ll learn how professionals validate video evidence — analyzing frame metadata, timestamps, encoding inconsistencies, and scene integrity — to determine whether footage can be trusted as accurate and admissible. Whether you’re representing clients in investigations, insurance disputes, or legal proceedings, this video arms you with the technical insight to spot when video evidence holds up — and when it doesn’t.
EVERY CASE IS UNIQUE
VIDEO ANALYSIS PROCESS
Our video analysis services have been successfully admitted in over 25 court cases in 10 states. Not to mention, they have also been used in several international cases.
With modern technology’s significance in everyday life, video often appears during litigation as evidence. This evidence is being considered more accurate than eyewitness testimony alone.
Types of Video &
Systems We Analyze
Video evidence is recorded using various types of cameras and DVR systems. We have experience with many of them. We’ve handled an array of video types, including:
- iPhone Video (Smartphone)
- Deposition videos
- Spy cameras
- In-Car Dash Camera Systems
- Body Worn Cameras (BWC)
- Surveillance System-DVR
- Surveillance System-NVR
- Surveillance System-VMS
- Doorbell Camera
- Home Security Camera (cloud based)
- Courtroom recordings
- Nanny cameras
- Tazer Camera
- Consumer Dash Camera video
PEER REVIEWED SCIENCE
VIDEO ANALYSIS SERVICES
Frame Timing Analysis
Our experts can interpret the metadata within a video file to make determinations about the timing of the events as they occurred naturally.
Video Authentication
Our video authentication services are an in-depth approach to determining the digital integrity of a video recording. We use tools that determine if a video recording has been processed, mishandled or tampered with.
DVR Recovery
In the absence of recorded video images, video can be misused as a weapon. We investigate digital video recording systems to determine why video may have not been recorded as well as recover video evidence.
Site Inspections
We provide site inspections to determine equipment functionality, extract sample recordings when a video evidence recording is questioned.
Expert Witness Testimony
Our experts combined have testified in dozens of cases throughout the country as well as internationally, including Federal court. We are trained in providing deposition and courtroom expert witness testimony.
Human Eye vs Camera Analysis
Cameras don't always capture and encode the events as they occurred in real life. Often times a comparison of the differences between the human eye and a video camera will assist in making determinations for court.
Estimate Speed from Video
Our experts apply an advanced analysis by using Photogrammetry and Reverse Projection to provide accurate distance and timing measurements for vehicle speed estimation.
Macroblock Analysis
The pixel information contained within a video recording may not have been created with accuracy. Advanced Macroblock analysis will reveal vidio compresion artifacts and more.
Rebuttal Expert Witness
In many civil cases, our experts are retained to review opposing expert reports and determine the accuracy of their opinions. This is due to an increase in subjective opinions provided by experts.
STATE | FEDERAL | INTERNATIONAL
After 35+ years in business testifying as a forensic video analysis expert, Edward Primeau, our lead forensics expert, has worked with and learned from some of the greatest trial lawyers in the world. This experience has strengthened Primeau Forensics’ expert witness performance in the court room. We apply peer reviewed methodology in order to authenticate video evidence with accuracy. We have testified in local, state and federal courts all over the United States and have extensive experience helping legal teams develop a solid trial strategy. Click HERE to read what some of them have said.