What is examined

Comparative examination of facial and appearance images in photographs: establishing identity, differences and image suitability for identification.

Examination is based on the submitted photographs, video frames, video recordings, comparison images and case documents. Image quality, viewing angle, lighting, resolution, availability of originals and sufficiency of comparison materials matter.

Possible questions

whether the submitted images show the same person;
whether the images are suitable for facial comparison examination;
which matching appearance features have been identified;
which differing appearance features have been identified;
whether the materials are sufficient for a categorical conclusion;
whether conclusions from a previous examination are substantiated.

What to provide

original photograph and video files;
frames of the best quality;
comparison photographs of the person being checked;
information about the image source;
the time boundaries of the relevant video fragment;
an appointment order, court ruling or draft questions.

Pricing

from RUB 70 000. The exact price depends on the number of images, material quality, video duration, comparison complexity, the need for a report review and urgency.

Facial comparison examination compares appearance features in photographs. Before identification, it is necessary to establish whether the quality, viewing angle and visible facial areas allow a substantiated comparison.

Subject of examination

Disputed and reliable images of a person
General and specific appearance features
Differences in viewing angle, age and capture conditions

Sample questions for the expert

Are the images suitable for facial comparison?
Which appearance features are reliably depicted?
Are there significant similarities or differences?
Are they sufficient to answer whether the same person or different people are shown?

The final questions are formulated according to the objects and circumstances of the particular task.

What to prepare

Original photographs of the highest available quality
Reliable comparison images from an appropriate period
Information about dates, processing and possible changes in appearance
Questions and the complete set of materials being compared

How the examination is conducted

Features are compared with perspective, lighting, facial expression and capture time taken into account. Image distortions are distinguished from stable differences in appearance.

Scope and limitations

Low resolution and obscured facial areas may rule out a definite conclusion. Generative “enhancement” of an image is not used as a source of missing identification details.

What the deliverable records

The report describes image suitability, the features compared and the permissible degree of certainty of the answer.

Cost and terms

from RUB 70 000. The exact price depends on the number of images, material quality, video duration, comparison complexity, the need for a report review and urgency.

Inquiry

Send photographs, video or a description of the task

You may send photographs, video frames, a video link, an appointment order, court ruling, draft questions or an existing report for review.

identifying a person from photographs;
identification from video images;
assessing image suitability;
comparison of appearance features;
report review and questions for court.

Type of examination Your name Contact phone number or email * Briefly describe the task * Attach photographs, frames or documents I give consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of considering and responding to my enquiry.

How data is processed: Personal Data Processing Policy. Attach only necessary images and documents. Images of other people require an independent legal basis; submission terms.

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For preliminary assessment, identify the image source, date, quality, viewing angle, the people being compared and the questions to be resolved.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.