• The course will run from March 24th - 26th.

    Students can expect to spend 6 - 8 hours a day on the material, on their own schedule.

    Office hours are offered daily, for two hours, beginning at 10 am AEDT. Attendance is optional.

  • This course is offered online in a hybrid format with pre-recorded modules and live office hours each day (optional attendance).

  • We expect this course will be approved for 24 CEUs. The CEUs are awarded on attendance of office hours and successful completion of the final evaluation.

  • What software is needed for this course?

    • PhotoModeler Premium

      • Students will receive a fully functional trial license in advance.

    • CloudCompare

      • Freeware

    • PFTrack

      • A free version, without saving capacity can be used. Or a paid version is available for ~$35/mo.

    • Video analysis software of your choosing

    • CAD programs for position reconstruction and analysis

    How does the hybrid format work?
    The course material is pre-recorded and can be completed at any time during the scheduled dates. In addition to the pre-recorded material, this course also offers live office hours with Lou each day. These office hours provide an opportunity to ask questions, discuss course materials, and get to know the other students.

    Do I have to attend office hours?
    Attendance of office hours is not mandatory; however, they are highly reviewed and recommended by prior students of our online courses. We understand that some schedules may not allow attendance each day, so any vital topics discussed or resources shared will be emailed to the full group, regardless of attendance.

    As a note, in order to receive all ACTAR CEUs office hours must be attended.

    What if I can’t make the scheduled course?
    We get it, life happens! Refunds are offered up to 30 days prior to the start date of the course. If you are within 30 days of the course start date, we will provide a code to be used towards a future course. If you have specific questions regarding your situation, please contact Sam at smccool@lightpointdata.com.

    How long will I have access to the materials?
    You will have access to the recorded modules through the duration of the course.

    Lightpoint Learning offers lifetime access to digital course materials such as the presentations themselves, handouts, etc. As our courses evolve with updated material and content, those materials will be shared with all prior attendees.

    Who submits my CEUs to ACTAR?
    Following the successful completion of a course, CEUs will be submitted to ACTAR by Lightpoint and should show on your dashboard within a few weeks. If for any reason they don’t, please contact Sam at smccool@lightpointdata.com.

Training Results

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to forensic video analysis techniques applied to collision reconstruction. Participants will explore the fundamentals of digital video recording (DVR) systems, best practices for video acquisition and export, and specialized tools for video enhancement and analysis.

The curriculum covers metadata interpretation, frame reconstruction, camera mechanics, and advanced photogrammetry methods for estimating vehicle speeds and positions. Through theoretical discussions, hands-on exercises, and review of relevant literature, students will gain practical skills to conduct site inspections, process video data, and apply mathematical models to determine accident dynamics, including method sensitivity and accuracy assessments.

Attendees will learn how to confidently:

  • Export video from DVR systems while adhering to guidelines for obtaining native formats, avoiding screen recordings with personal devices.

  • Use forensic video tools (e.g., Amped, Axon, FFmpeg, VPrism) for analysis and enhancement.

  • Determine frame timing and detect dropped frames using metadata and graphical reconstruction techniques, including lightboard methods.

  • Perform site inspections to support video analysis, including processing and organizing collected data for clarity.

  • Understand camera functionality, including lens-induced distortions, sensor types, and basic operational principles.

  • Apply photogrammetry methods for vehicle speed estimation, such as passing points, line of sight, pixel tracking (for moving cameras), surface drawing, and reverse projection.

  • Calculate vehicle speeds mathematically from photogrammetrically derived positions, assess method sensitivity, and evaluate results to select the optimal approach for specific scenarios.

  • Utilize 3D modeling software such as CloudCompare, PFTrack, PhotoModeler, and CAD programs for position reconstruction and analysis.

By the end of this course, you'll not only understand the fundamental principles of video analysis, but also how to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.

Meet Your Instructor

Lou Peck is a Professional Engineer and ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionist with 20 years of experience. He is also the Principal Engineer at Lightpoint Data, 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-Level Instruction, 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. Each day the students have the opportunity to meet with Lou, and each other, to discuss the previous day's material, ask questions, and be provided with one-on-one support, offering the best of both online and in-person learning.

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