Examination of video and digital image evidence for authenticity, integrity, manipulation, and visual clarification. Services include documented video enhancement and examination of potentially AI-generated or altered media for legal matters.
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Technical examination of digital video and image evidence, with documented methods, preservation of original source material, and clear communication of findings and limitations.
Examination of digital video files for authenticity, integrity, and indications of alteration. Assessment of available metadata, file properties, encoding characteristics, and source information.
Technical clarification of low-quality video evidence to improve visibility of relevant details while maintaining a documented record of processing methods.
Examination of digital images and video for indicators of generative AI content, compositing, alteration, and other forms of potential manipulation.
Written documentation of examination methods, observations, and findings for attorneys and investigators. Technical briefings and case-related consultation are also available.
Each engagement is scoped to the source material, questions presented, and requirements of the case.
Review the nature of the evidence, the questions being investigated, and the scope of the requested work.
Examine available source files, relevant file properties, and visual or technical characteristics.
Document applicable examination and processing steps, observations, and technical limitations.
Present relevant results and limitations in a clear format for attorneys and investigators.
More than a decade of professional experience in cinematography, color grading, and post-production applied to the examination of forensic video and digital image evidence.
Since late 2024, H. Scott Roth has provided forensic video and digital image analysis support to Public Defender's Offices in Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties.
Based in Oakland, California, Scott provides video forensic services and technical support to criminal defense attorneys, District Attorney offices, investigators, and other legal professionals throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.
Contact me to discuss your evidence, examination requirements, and the technical questions involved in your case.
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H. Scott Roth
Oakland, California
hscottroth@gmail.com
www.hscottroth.com