About us
Independent video and image forensics, built for the court
Video Forensics Australia is a specialist practice that examines video and digital images for legal proceedings, insurance claims and investigations. We are part of Triage Forensic, and every examination follows documented, repeatable methods with our duty owed to the court.
Expert Witness Code of Conduct
Reports prepared in line with court rules on expert evidence
SWGDE best practice
Recognised methods for digital and multimedia evidence
Repeatable methods
Documented workflow that another examiner can reproduce
Hash-verified custody
SHA-256 recorded on receipt and at every hand-off
Strictly confidential
Encrypted transfer and secure storage of evidence
Overview
Who we are
Video Forensics Australia provides forensic analysis, authentication and decoding of CCTV, dashcam, body-worn camera and phone video, and of digital images, for courts, lawyers, insurers, police and businesses across Australia.
We focus on one thing: establishing what recorded video and images can reliably prove. That means working from the best available copy of the evidence, verifying it with hash values, examining a working copy, and recording every step so another examiner could repeat it. Our reports separate what the evidence demonstrates from what it cannot show, because an expert opinion is only as strong as its stated limits. We are part of Triage Forensic, which provides computer and mobile device forensics, workplace investigations and criminal defence forensic services, so matters that reach beyond video can be handled by one team.
Our principles
How we work, on every matter
These principles apply whoever instructs us, whatever the size of the matter, and whether or not it reaches court.
Independence
Our opinion does not change with the party that instructs us. Our duty is to the court.
Documented methods
Every tool, setting and step is logged, so the work can be repeated and checked.
Stated limitations
We report what the evidence cannot show as clearly as what it can.
Peer review
A second examiner checks methods and findings before anything is reported.
Chain of custody
Hash values on receipt, a working copy for analysis, and every handling recorded.
Plain language
Technical findings explained clearly for solicitors, barristers, judges and juries.
Confidentiality
Encrypted transfer, secure storage and strict control of who sees the evidence.
Validated tools
Software and methods are tested before they are relied on in casework.
Our experts
The people behind every report
Every examination is carried out by a named forensic examiner and peer reviewed by a second examiner. The expert who signs your report is the expert who gives evidence in court.
Each profile sets out the expert’s qualifications, training, professional memberships and experience of giving evidence, so you can assess their expertise before you instruct us.
Nic foras
Principal forensic video examiner
- [Qualifications, e.g. degree and institution]
- [Specialist forensic video and image training]
- [Professional memberships]
- [Years of casework and court appearances]
Donald Trump
Principal forensic video examiner
- [Qualifications, e.g. degree and institution]
- [Specialist forensic video and image training]
- [Professional memberships]
- [Years of casework and court appearances]
Nic foras
Principal forensic video examiner
- [Qualifications, e.g. degree and institution]
- [Specialist forensic video and image training]
- [Professional memberships]
- [Years of casework and court appearances]
Standards
The standards our methods follow
Recognised standards make our work transparent and repeatable, and give the court confidence in how the evidence was handled.
Expert Witness Code of Conduct
Reports prepared in line with the court rules on expert evidence, with our duty owed to the court.
SWGDE best practice
Methods based on the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence guidelines for video and image work.
ISO/IEC 17025 approach
Documented procedures, validated tools and peer review, following the principles of the laboratory standard.
ACPO and NIST principles
Digital evidence handled so the original is preserved and every action can be audited.
Tools and lab
The tools and facilities we use
Our forensic workstations and software are dedicated to evidence work. Tools are tested before use, and every use is recorded.
Video analysis and enhancement
Forensic software for frame-by-frame review, clarification, stabilisation and annotated exhibits.
Validated: every filter and setting is recorded in the processing log.
Codec and container analysis
Tools that read file structure directly, to decode proprietary formats and recover timestamps.
Validated: decoded output is checked against the original frame count.
Image authentication
Metadata, compression, error level and sensor noise analysis for photographs and stills.
Validated: results are weighed together, never taken from one tool alone.
Photogrammetry and measurement
Software and scene survey equipment for speed, height and distance measurement.
Validated: every measurement is reported with its margin of error.
Evidence integrity
Hash verification, write-blocking and a custody log for every item we receive.
Validated: the original is re-hashed before the report is finalised.
Secure storage and transfer
Encrypted transfer links, controlled access and secure storage for all evidence.
Validated: only the examiners on the matter can access the evidence.
Part of Triage Forensic
Forensic services beyond video
Video Forensics Australia is part of Triage Forensic. When a matter also involves computers, phones or investigations, the same team can help.
Computer Forensics
Recovery and analysis of data from computers, drives and cloud accounts.
Computer forensics at Triage Forensic →
Mobile Device Forensics
Extraction and analysis of phones, messages and app data.
Mobile phone forensics at Triage Forensic →
Workplace Investigations
Independent investigation of workplace misconduct and incidents.
Workplace investigations at Triage Forensic →
Criminal Defence Forensics
Independent review of digital evidence for defence teams.
Criminal defence forensics at Triage Forensic →
Frequently asked questions
About us FAQs
Answers to the questions clients ask about who we are and how we work.
See all FAQsA named forensic examiner carries out the examination, and a second examiner peer reviews the methods and findings. The expert who signs your report is the expert who gives evidence if the matter goes to court.
Yes. We are instructed by prosecution and defence, and by plaintiffs and defendants. Our methods and conclusions do not change with the party that instructs us, and our duty in any expert report is to the court.
Each expert’s qualifications, training, professional memberships and court experience are set out on their profile page. Their full curriculum vitae is included with every expert report.
We work with clients across Australia and prepare reports for courts and tribunals in every state and territory. Evidence can be given in person or by audio-visual link where the court allows it.
Video Forensics Australia is part of Triage Forensic. We specialise in video and image evidence, while Triage Forensic provides computer and mobile device forensics, workplace investigations and criminal defence forensic services.
Yes. All enquiries and evidence are treated in strict confidence. We use encrypted transfer and secure storage, record a hash value on receipt, and keep a full record of who has handled the evidence.
Get expert advice
Talk to a forensic video expert
Tell us about the footage or images, what you need to establish and any deadlines. We will give you a candid view of what the evidence can support before you commit to any work.
Freecall
1800 865 190
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
All enquiries are treated in strict confidence. Please contact us before sending any footage so we can advise on the most appropriate transfer method. If you do share footage with us, always use a secure method to protect the integrity of your evidence.