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== Taking a Photo in DAMM == | == Taking a Photo in DAMM == | ||
One key step to good incident observation is taking photographs of the scene. The photos are one of the best ways to demonstrate the extent of damage sustained from an incident. Incident commanders, insurance adjusters, FEMA representatives, and property owners will all get a better idea of conditions with photographs. Keep in mind that you are simply trying to preserve evidence, not win photography awards. The built-in camera from your mobile device will capture details. Also, the built-in watermark will add a timestamp and detailed location to each photo that will link your photos to the location.. | One key step to good incident observation is taking photographs of the scene. The photos are one of the best ways to demonstrate the extent of damage sustained from an incident. Incident commanders, insurance adjusters, FEMA representatives, and property owners will all get a better idea of conditions with photographs. Keep in mind that you are simply trying to preserve evidence, not win photography awards. The built-in camera from your mobile device will capture details. Also, the built-in watermark will add a timestamp and detailed location to each photo that will link your photos to the location.. | ||
[[File:Fig. 3 House with watermark.jpg|alt=Figure 3: Photo of house with DAMM watermark.|thumb|'''''Figure 3:''''' ''Photo of house with DAMM watermark. Click to enlarge.'']] | |||
==== How to take a photo in DAMM ==== | ==== How to take a photo in DAMM ==== | ||
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#* A different angle of the same incident; | #* A different angle of the same incident; | ||
#* Thorough documentation of damage. | #* Thorough documentation of damage. | ||
# '''Watermark:''' For documentation purposes, the system will automatically embed each photo with the following: | # '''Watermark:''' For documentation purposes, the system will automatically embed each photo with the following: | ||
#* Site address (top left, line 1) | #* Site address (top left, line 1) | ||
#* Latitude/Longitude (top left, line 2) | #* Latitude/Longitude (top left, line 2) | ||
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#* Badge number (bottom right, line 1) | #* Badge number (bottom right, line 1) | ||
#* Date and time, 24 hour format (bottom right, line 2) | #* Date and time, 24 hour format (bottom right, line 2) | ||
[[File:Fig. 4 Watermark.png|alt=Figure 4: Watermark without an image for clarity.|thumb|'''''Figure 4:''''' ''Watermark without an image for clarity. Click to enlarge.'']] | |||
==== How to take a USEFUL photo ==== | ==== How to take a USEFUL photo ==== | ||
