CFVT - Image & Video Authentication Expert

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Ted Economides is a Certified Forensic Video Technician (CFVT) specializing in image/video authentication. With the advancement of artificial intelligence, it is becoming easier for people to manipulate images and videos, or create deepfakes, and then present them as evidence. Ted has certifications and access to forensic software tailor built for forensic image/video analysis. He is an Amped FIVE Certified Examiner (AFCE) through Amped Software, and a Magnet Certified Authenticity Examiner (MCAE) through Magnet Forensics. He has the ability to detect if an image/video was generated with AI or manipulated after it was created. He also has the ability to determine the provenance of an image or video to ascertain if it is a camera original, or if it was altered in any way since its creation. Ted also has 13 years of law enforcement experience rising to the rank of lieutenant in a mid-size police agency in Massachusetts. Ted spent time as a detective and later supervised his department's Investigative Services Division. He has experience acquiring video evidence from numerous sources as part of criminal investigations. He understands how improper acquisition of digital media can affect authenticity. Ted is also very comfortable testifying in court and has the ability to explain complex matters in a way juries and judges can understand. Contact Ted today for a free consultation.