Essential PI equipment for working from home

premier said:
billal74,

remember it is you who is new to the game and in need of help!
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What is the matter with some people on this forum... I have kindly asked for help right at the beginning but not many people
are willing to help. The question was very simple..."what would I need to work from home including editing software"

If anybody doesn't wish to answer then don't do it but being sarcastic and showing off is completely useless in any forum.

...yes you have more knowledge and maybe attended more training and have more experience then others but you should be here to either learn more or benefit others.
 
billal74 said:
What is the matter with some people on this forum... I have kindly asked for help right at the beginning but not many people
are willing to help. The question was very simple..."what would I need to work from home including editing software"

If anybody doesn't wish to answer then don't do it but being sarcastic and showing off is completely useless in any forum.

...yes you have more knowledge and maybe attended more training and have more experience then others but you should be here to either learn more or benefit others.
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You have been given advice mate, as premier said it may have been a baptism by fire but it is there. One question I would ask is what address will you put on your Yellow pages ad?

Read my post again about having to coax someone to take me on a job, I almost had to beg him! Get the kettle boiled and have the phone book in your hand and contact local companies.
 
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billal74,

I was helping... And trying to be pleasant about how I steered you to find your own conclusion to your questions!

So here is my thoughts, so far you have done a course that in your opinion hasn't given you the knowledge base to answer your own questions.

Answer: do a different course

I'm in no way saying Ronin courses are poor but one of their students certainly hasn't learned much!

I know the CTR course I did taught me these very answers you seek, and I know on a personal level that Peter at ISS would have taught you it and indeed helped you after the fact, as he has help me!!!

Maybe this is like natural selection.

Regards

premier


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colonel45155 said:
You have been given advice mate, as premier said it may have been a baptism by fire but it is there. One question I would ask is what address will you put on your Yellow pages ad?

Read my post again about having to coax someone to take me on a job, I almost had to beg him! Get the kettle boiled and have the phone book in your hand and contact local companies.
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Thank you for your advice colonel finding someone to train me is a good idea. As for me putting my address in yellow pages I got told not to set up limited company straight away as it cost lots of money. At the beginning I am only planning to make some business cards and do little work for people I know. This way I can build up my experience by putting in practice what I learn. I have quite good income from security work that I do at the moment and so for me its not about money at all...I just want to learn and prepare for future career.
 
rhea said:
Have you tried searching through previous threads on here to find your answer?
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yes rhea I always do that first but thank you anyway. I have found some threads about how to transfer date and time to dvd but still looking for some software for blurring the faces. There is this software I discovered but it cost £17 a month....you just choose a place you want to blur and it tracks it itself. you can see how it works by clicking on the link below:

https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/how-to/blur-face-masking-tracking.html
 
Right! This is for free… Basic kit list as requested.

Stationary & Business Cards – Vista Print
Computer – Apple Mac
Ansa Phone - Sanyo
A big fat diary - Waterstones
Kettle – Russel Hobbs – a nice silvery one
Video Editing software – Final Cut Pro X
Jar of Coffee - Gold Blend or that new stuff in little tins
A good book on Surveillance Tradecraft – Intel Publishing
Dictaphone - Sony
Coffee mugs - Mines got the Pink Floyd 'prisim' on the side but you can choose your own
Cameras – Canon or Nikon – personal choice
Photographic Editing – Adobe Photoshop CC & Photo Mechanic
Yorkshire Tea Bags - YTB
A good book on Covert Imagery & Photography – Intel Publishing - might teach you all about Video Editing
Fax Machine – Sanyo – yes, people still use them!
Nice selection of lenses – Canon or Nikon – to go with the above
A copy of 'Data Protection': A Best Practice Guide for Professional Investigators.
A pack of chocolate Hobnobs and Caramel Wafers
Wall planner or calendar – the latest ‘Cheryl Cole’ one looks good
A ‘Marshall’ Fridge to keep milk and hobnobs cool – looks cool too
Cordless Dyson – to pick up Hobnob crumbs
Desk & Shelves – Ikea
Picture frames to put your Awards, Certificates & Diplomas in.
Lockable filing cabinet to stand the picture frames on and to comply with the DPA
Box of Paracetamol - putting up the Ikea desk will give you a headache

FYI - In 21 years of trading in the commercial sector I have never blurred a face (except if any of the team got in the shot).

There you go...
 
billal74 said:
yes rhea I always do that first but thank you anyway. I have found some threads about how to transfer date and time to dvd but still looking for some software for blurring the faces. There is this software I discovered but it cost £17 a month....you just choose a place you want to blur and it tracks it itself. you can see how it works by clicking on the link below:

https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/how-to/blur-face-masking-tracking.html
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So which time and date package did you decide on?

As for blurring faces I am still awaiting your reply as to why you think it necessary under the DPA or in fact any laws.
 
isstraining said:
Right! This is for free… Basic kit list as requested.

Stationary & Business Cards – Vista Print
Computer – Apple Mac
Ansa Phone - Sanyo
A big fat diary - Waterstones
Kettle – Russel Hobbs – a nice silvery one
Video Editing software – Final Cut Pro X
Jar of Coffee - Gold Blend or that new stuff in little tins
A good book on Surveillance Tradecraft – Intel Publishing
Dictaphone - Sony
Coffee mugs - Mines got the Pink Floyd 'prisim' on the side but you can choose your own
Cameras – Canon or Nikon – personal choice
Photographic Editing – Adobe Photoshop CC & Photo Mechanic
Yorkshire Tea Bags - YTB
A good book on Covert Imagery & Photography – Intel Publishing - might teach you all about Video Editing
Fax Machine – Sanyo – yes, people still use them!
Nice selection of lenses – Canon or Nikon – to go with the above
A copy of 'Data Protection': A Best Practice Guide for Professional Investigators.
A pack of chocolate Hobnobs and Caramel Wafers
Wall planner or calendar – the latest ‘Cheryl Cole’ one looks good
A ‘Marshall’ Fridge to keep milk and hobnobs cool – looks cool too
Cordless Dyson – to pick up Hobnob crumbs
Desk & Shelves – Ikea
Picture frames to put your Awards, Certificates & Diplomas in.
Lockable filing cabinet to stand the picture frames on and to comply with the DPA
Box of Paracetamol - putting up the Ikea desk will give you a headache

FYI - In 21 years of trading in the commercial sector I have never blurred a face (except if any of the team got in the shot).

There you go...
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I see what you did there :) you've gotta stop touting the Yorkshire tea
 
niallyan said:
I see what you did there :) you've gotta stop touting the Yorkshire tea
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Personally I find English tea of any sort desperately disappointing, it's a bit weak and insipid, get online or go to an Irish store and get some Lyons, you can trot mice on it after about two minutes and it adds a whole new dimension to dunked chocolate hobnobs.

In fact, if anyone wants some just PM me an address and I'll send you a few bags to try, at my expense.


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TMAC said:
Personally I find English tea of any sort desperately disappointing, it's a bit weak and insipid, get online or go to an Irish store and get some Lyons, you can trot mice on it after about two minutes and it adds a whole new dimension to dunked chocolate hobnobs.

In fact, if anyone wants some just PM me an address and I'll send you a few bags to try, at my expense.

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Shhh! Don't be telling them Englishers about our tea. Next you'll be telling them about our Tayto crisps ;) They'll be over in droves lol.
 
isstraining said:
Right! This is for free… Basic kit list as requested.

Stationary & Business Cards – Vista Print
Computer – Apple Mac
Ansa Phone - Sanyo
A big fat diary - Waterstones
Kettle – Russel Hobbs – a nice silvery one
Video Editing software – Final Cut Pro X
Jar of Coffee - Gold Blend or that new stuff in little tins
A good book on Surveillance Tradecraft – Intel Publishing
Dictaphone - Sony
Coffee mugs - Mines got the Pink Floyd 'prisim' on the side but you can choose your own
Cameras – Canon or Nikon – personal choice
Photographic Editing – Adobe Photoshop CC & Photo Mechanic
Yorkshire Tea Bags - YTB
A good book on Covert Imagery & Photography – Intel Publishing - might teach you all about Video Editing
Fax Machine – Sanyo – yes, people still use them!
Nice selection of lenses – Canon or Nikon – to go with the above
A copy of 'Data Protection': A Best Practice Guide for Professional Investigators.
A pack of chocolate Hobnobs and Caramel Wafers
Wall planner or calendar – the latest ‘Cheryl Cole’ one looks good
A ‘Marshall’ Fridge to keep milk and hobnobs cool – looks cool too
Cordless Dyson – to pick up Hobnob crumbs
Desk & Shelves – Ikea
Picture frames to put your Awards, Certificates & Diplomas in.
Lockable filing cabinet to stand the picture frames on and to comply with the DPA
Box of Paracetamol - putting up the Ikea desk will give you a headache

FYI - In 21 years of trading in the commercial sector I have never blurred a face (except if any of the team got in the shot).

There you go...
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Thank you very much Peter this is exactly what I was looking for. I have seen the Surveillance Tradecraft book on your website but where can I get the covert imagery photography and video from? I have looked at amazon and the book is there but is not available at the moment.
 
rhea said:
So which time and date package did you decide on?

As for blurring faces I am still awaiting your reply as to why you think it necessary under the DPA or in fact any laws.
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I decided to go with the Dazzle DVD Recorder HD (PC) from amazon for £58.99

As I said most of the professional surveillance videos I have seen had always blurred faces except the subject obviously specially if there were any kids on the footage and so I though it is something regulated by the law. Please do correct me if I am wrong and if so please explain why some people do blur the footage. cheers
 
TMAC said:
Personally I find English tea of any sort desperately disappointing, it's a bit weak and insipid, get online or go to an Irish store and get some Lyons, you can trot mice on it after about two minutes and it adds a whole new dimension to dunked chocolate hobnobs.

In fact, if anyone wants some just PM me an address and I'll send you a few bags to try, at my expense.


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Heathens are all around. I did get a taste for strong black tea in Africa, alas the milk wasn't available sadly.
 
billal74 said:
I decided to go with the Dazzle DVD Recorder HD (PC) from amazon for £58.99

As I said most of the professional surveillance videos I have seen had always blurred faces except the subject obviously specially if there were any kids on the footage and so I though it is something regulated by the law. Please do correct me if I am wrong and if so please explain why some people do blur the footage. cheers
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The specifics I will leave with the more experienced on here but I have submitted a lot of hours of footage and have never had to blur out anything. I can understand the sensibilities near schools or anywhere else where minors that are not specifically involved in the investigation are concerned but the paramount intent is to supply evidential material that has not been edited at all as it will potentially undermine the whole chain and your case. Footage in the public domain will have to blur individuals not involved in the investigation/underage or still waiting to be charged etc.
 
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billal74 said:
Thank you very much Peter this is exactly what I was looking for. I have seen the Surveillance Tradecraft book on your website but where can I get the covert imagery photography and video from? I have looked at amazon and the book is there but is not available at the moment.
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ISS are the best in the business mate! You will learn a lot and it will benefit you greatly by listening to peters advice. Good luck and best wishes.


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