Visual Instrumentation Corporation 

TRAINING  SEMINAR

High-Speed Imaging Technology 

Once each year Visual Instrumentation Corporation conducts a 3.5 day seminar on high-speed imaging technology.   It provides scientists, engineers, photographers, videographers etc. with an opportunity to learn about image capture applications of fast moving events from an engineering perspective.   The next seminar is scheduled for November 14, 15, 16 & 17 2011 in Lancaster, California, which is about 75 miles north of Los Angeles.  The program will start at 9:00 am on Monday morning and at 8:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday and  ends at noon on Thursday.  The seminar is limited to a maximum of 20 attendees and early registration is advised. The seminar fee is $1,500.00.  

A cadre of speakers will lecture on their particular areas of expertise that relates to various aspects of high-speed imaging.  Some speakers will also participate in hands-on techniques with various types of equipment. Attendees will have ample opportunity for hands-on experience with the latest high-speed imaging cameras and related equipment.    Representatives from several high-speed camera manufacturing companies will be present to demonstrate and discuss the technical benefits of their products with seminar attendees.  The following is a brief outline of the topics to be covered.

1.   The imaging process.  A discussion of digital imaging sensors and their relationship to light, ultra-violet and infrared energy.                                  

2.   The Data acquisition task:  An engineering perspective; qualitative, quantitative or both?  

3.   Types of high-speed cameras: Classified by TIME and SPATIAL resolution characteristics. 

4.   Lenses and optics:  How to select the correct lenses for high-speed imaging applications.  Lens types; normal, wide-angle & telephoto. Will the selected lens cover the camera’s entire image sensor? 

5.   Lighting considerations:  How to select the type and quantity of lights to do the job. 

6.   Spatial measurement aids:  Targets, grids, reticules etc.  

7.   Methods of annotating time and other data .    Useful when using multiple cameras to produce a composite data record. 

8.   Data Analysis: Qualitative or quantitative?  Reducing image data to numbers. Discussion of 2D/3D software for motion analysis applications. 

9.   A systems approach:  Methods of storing collected imaging files and managing quantities of      digital imaging data. 

10. Useful formulas:   How to calculate camera speeds, shutter speeds to prevent motion blur in captured images.

11. Hands on familiarization:  High-speed digital video cameras. 

A 3-ring binder will be supplied to each attendee that includes detailed reference information from each speaker.  Attendees will have ample opportunity to discuss their specific areas of interest with the speakers.  In addition, attendees are encouraged to video or film sample of non-classified images sequences   

The following is a list of speakers that will participate in the VIC seminar on: High-Speed Imaging Technology, Film & Video.  The program begins at 9:00AM on Monday and ends at noon on Thursday.

Note that each speaker is a recognized expert in the topics he will discuss.  

The speakers will also conduct laboratory sessions with actual hardware/software that relates to their topics.  Some speakers will lecture on multiple topics.  A 3-ring binder will be supplied to each attendee that includes detailed reference information provided by each speaker that includes: Discussions, formulas, charts, and a potpourri of reference tables and useful information on the application of high-speed imaging.  In addition, the binder contains a biographical sketch of each speaker’s background. 

Seminar attendees are offered the opportunity to spend time on Thursday afternoon, May 20 at VIC’s plant.  The purpose is to receive hands-on repair and maintenance training by factory technicians on 16mm Hycam, Locam, Milliken and related high-speed film cameras.  If you have a troublesome camera bring it along and it will be evaluated and if possible repaired and/or adjusted to factory performance specifications (at no extra cost).