Amped Software training courses provide hands-on training on the use of Amped Software products as well as provide insight into the challenges users face in forensic video and digital multimedia evidence processing. Our courses are delivered worldwide, in large groups or private sessions, by experienced trainers.

The purpose of the Amped Software training is to:

• Provide students with the theory and the basics of image processing
• Understand the issues affecting images and videos in an investigative context
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of all software features to solve those issues, including the technical and scientific background behind the implemented techniques
• Learn the workflow that is compatible with forensic needs and constraints to take the proper steps to obtain better results
• Work on real cases and learn to testify on the results

Forensic Image and Video Enhancement with Amped FIVE

This course is recommended for users who recently purchased Amped FIVE and for those who want to gain hands on experience from Amped certified trainers. Students will learn the fundamentals of image and video analysis and the issued faced when using digital multimedia evidence in investigations. The course is a mixture of lecture and hands-on with many practical exercises to solve real or simulated cases using Amped FIVE. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills required to properly analyze and process images and videos with a workflow compatible with forensic needs and constraints.

Amped FIVE Additions

This is a new and evolving course designed for analysts previously trained in Amped FIVE. Due to the speed of development at Amped Software, it has been identified that within 12 - 18 months, a user may require a ‘top up’ to their training. This is a refresher course that allows users to better understand the newly released filters and functionalities of Amped FIVE to ensure the correct interpretation of data and learn to use the new tools to their full advantage. During the course, we look at advanced techniques and concepts for some of the original filters, such as Aspect Ratio Correction and Photogrammetry. In addition, we also look at particular cases and discuss, view and analyze challenges faced in forensic image and video enhancement. The course is designed on a modular system, allowing a bespoke personalized schedule dependent on when the original training was received.

Forensic Image Analysis with Amped Authenticate

This course is recommended for users who recently purchased Amped Authenticate and for those who want to acquire training in the techniques necessary to perform authentication analysis on digital images in a forensic science setting as well as to package, deliver, and present those findings in court. The course is a mixture of lecture and hands-on. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills required to properly analyze digital images with a workflow compatible with forensic needs and constraints.