Blindspot: An Introduction to Forensic Science and Expert Witness Testimony
Science
My forensic philosophy is that authentication and clarification of audio/video media combines art as well as science. The methods that I use require attention to detail and scientific principles, complemented by an appreciation for clarity and aesthetics. My techniques are derived from both a formal education and the application of skills gained by working in many forensics situations.
Location:
Rochester Hills, MI
Description:
My forensic philosophy is that authentication and clarification of audio/video media combines art as well as science. The methods that I use require attention to detail and scientific principles, complemented by an appreciation for clarity and aesthetics. My techniques are derived from both a formal education and the application of skills gained by working in many forensics situations.
Twitter:
@PrimeauForensic
Language:
English
Website:
http://primeauforensics.com/
Episodes
Blindspot Episode 25: A Look Back at 2020 and the COVID-19 Pandemic
2/10/2021
Primeau Forensics’ 2020 Year in Review In this special episode of Blindspot, we sit down with Ed Primeau and Michael Primeau. The father and son team have been working side-by-side since 2009 and are the owners and forensic experts behind Primeau Forensics. With 2020 in the rearview mirror, Ed and Michael give us a look […]
Duration:00:36:15
Blindspot Episode 24: Hollywood and Forensic Science
5/29/2020
A Closer Look at the Relationship between Hollywood and Forensic Science I sit down with Barry Levy in this podcast episode of Blindspot. Barry is a screenwriter and producer known for his work in popular films, such as Vantage Point, Paranoia, and Wolves of Wall Street. You can explore his filmography further by following this […]
Duration:00:25:09
Blindspot Ep 23: Tips from a Chicago Trial Lawyer Veteran, Nenye Uche
4/12/2020
Settling Into Remote Work During COVID-19 On Friday, March 23, Primeau Forensics began prepping its team for remote work amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Three weeks later, I am sitting in my dining room with a beautiful view of the backyard. Exactly how the company started years ago! I have become fluent in several technological tools to boost efficiency during my time away from the office. […]
Duration:00:32:27
Blindspot Episode 22: Equalization for Dialogue Enhancement
7/1/2015
Above all, the goal of forensic enhancement is to better hear dialogue by removing unwanted noise. This scientific process of improving the quality of dialogue is also known as speech enhancement or dialogue enhancement. Forensic audio enhancement services are the scientific process of clarifying audio recordings using non-destructive techniques to preserve speech quality. This is […]
Duration:00:11:13
Blindspot Episode 21: Audio Enhancement – Compression
5/28/2015
As an Audio Forensic Expert, knowing what tools are available for audio enhancement and how they work is extremely important. While compressors are often thought of as tools for music production, they serve many functions in the Audio Forensic world. Like with most audio signal processors, it takes training and experience to operate compressors properly […]
Duration:00:09:04
Blindspot Episode 20: Body-worn Cameras with Sgt. Bill Tilson
4/27/2015
Sgt. Bill Tilson is a police officer with the Coeur d’Alene Police Department in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He has been working in the department since September 2002 and began working with body-worn cameras in 2012 when the department began issuing them to officers. He received a Bachelors’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Lewis-Clark […]
Duration:00:24:02
Blindspot Episode 19: Audio Enhancement – Noise Reduction
4/3/2015
Most recordings that I come across as an Audio Forensic Expert require audio enhancement. This is because they are made in poor conditions and have an abundance of noise. Though there are many ways to reduce the noise floor in a recording, there is no guaranteed method. The noise floor can be defined as a sum of […]
Duration:00:11:52
18: Creating Video Work Product as an Audio Video Forensic Expert
2/27/2015
Video work product is a way to document forensic investigations, like evidence recovery, for reference at a later date. Processes and procedures are documented using a video camera by a forensic expert during a forensic investigation for future use. I have referred back to my video work product many times during the course of a […]
Duration:00:09:13
17: How to Make Digital Audio Evidence
2/12/2015
Digital Audio Evidence can often be one of the most important pieces of evidence for a case, so it should always be given a great deal of attention. I’m going to cover some tips on how to create the best audio recording possible, whether it’s a police interview, a concealed recording or anything in between. […]
Duration:00:13:58