Due to their high specific mechanical properties, composite materials are used in a large number of structures in different fields and domains in replacement of conventional materials. With the increasing threat of accidental and intentional explosions, the risk for such structures to face blast waves cannot be neglected. Thus, it is a necessity to study the response of composite structures to this transient loading. Moreover, it is paramount to study the dynamic behavior of composite materials. However, the experimental identification of the dynamic mechanical properties of composite materials presents several difficulties, which make it an active research topic. This work deals with this subject. It discusses the use of high-speed imaging and numerical simulation for the identification of the high strain rate tensile and shear strength model parameters for fiber reinforced laminates.