MODULE 1: OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY METHODOLOGIES AND SOFTWARE

An introduction to basic video analysis, the primary photogrammetry techniques to determining speed, and when to use each.

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DETAILS

DatesAvailable On Demand
InstructorLou Peck, P.E.
CEUs2
Cost$95

This lecture is prerecorded and can be viewed any time that is convenient to you. Run time is approximately two hours.

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TRAINING RESULTS

Attendees will learn the basics of frame timing and the primary photogrammetry techniques used to determine vehicle position and speed. A controlled test videos, created using a Reolink surveillance system and an instrumented vehicle, are used throughout the course to illustrate the photogrammetric methods. Results from each method are compared to the true vehicle speed to illustrate accuracy and sensitivities. This module serves to introduce attendees to the major methods and how to implement them. Future modules will show exactly, step-by-step, to perform each analysis.

Topics Discussed:

  • DVR Settings
  • Recovering video evidence
  • Metadata
  • Frame Timing
  • Using a lightboard
  • Measuring a scene/site
  • Distortion
  • The passing points method
  • The line of sight method
  • Surface drawing
  • Reverse projection
  • Pixel tracking
  • Pixel counting

Software Discussed:

  • FFmpeg
  • ExifTool
  • MediaInfo
  • Kinovea
  • Amped FIVE
  • Axon Investigate
  • CloudCompare
  • PhotoModeler
  • 3ds Max
  • Virtual CRASH
  • PC-Crash
  • PFTrack
  • SynthEyes
  • Rhinocerous
  • Photoshop
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Lou Peck is a Professional Engineer and ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionist with 20+ years of experience.

He is the Principal Engineer at Lightpoint, where he has developed novel photogrammetric methods and related products. He has authored many papers in the field of collision reconstruction, including two SAE papers on utilizing photogrammetry for vehicle modeling and video analysis. Lou holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and has been a PhotoModeler Ambassador since the inception of the program in 2015.

HIGH QUALITY LECTURES

Lectures are recorded in our in-house studio, equipped with a professional video camera and microphones. Several days are devoted to editing the content, to offer the attendee a smooth experience balancing presentation of the instructor, materials, and hands-on projects. Check out a sample below!

FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OFFICE

Over the last decade, Lou has developed and refined these materials while teaching to reconstructionists around the world. Prospective attendees can now access this course from the comfort of their office without the need to pay for expensive travel and lodging. 



The course spans three full days and allows the student to complete each day's lectures and exercises at a time that is convenient to them.

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FAQs

  • Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

  • Purchase includes two weeks of access to the course lecture, starting from the date of purchase. Additionally, you'll receive lifetime access to PDFs of all current course materials, plus any future updates.

  • Yes! Although the group application for this course has closed, you can use your certificate of attendance to submit an individual CEU application.

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