Animation
Legal Animation, 3D Animation, Accident Reconstruction

Computer animation is revolutionizing the way information is being presented in modern litigation. Rather than simply viewing a map of the site of an automobile accident and the pictures of the resulting damage, jurors can watch a re-creation of the accident as described by a witness on the stand.

At Trial Exhibits, our experienced Forensic Animators are able to simulate driving conditions such as weather, lighting, and speed. Using their training in the art of visual perception, our animators choose whether jurors will view the accident from the perspective of the driver, from overhead, or another perspective to best convey the story to the panel. Animations are being used in all types of cases to simplify complex scientific processes such as the development of sinkholes, recreate accidents, or even visually depict murders. Animations of medical problems or procedures are particularly useful in court as they are less invasive than video, able to illustrate hidden processes, and retain juror attention.

 

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Animations are not only entertaining to the jury, the computer-generated simulations can influence the verdict. In a study conducted by Kassin and Dunn (1997), mock jurors were
presented with an unbiased animation of a man falling to his death or an animation supporting the plaintiff’s theory (of an accidental death due to a slip-and-fall) that was in contrast to the physical evidence.

When asked to provide a verdict supporting the plaintiff, the estate of the deceased, or the defense, an insurance carrier, the mock jurors who viewed the biased animation were more likely to provide verdicts favoring the plaintiff, despite the evidence. Animations are powerful tools of persuasion.

Trial Exhibits’ Forensic Animators have the perfect blend of artistic talent, technical
ability and legal knowledge to create scientifically valid simulations and accurate re-creations of events and processes. Our animation team uses the same state-of-the-art equipment for visuals that Hollywood’s leading studios are using for their blockbuster movies. If you can imagine it, we can create it, and with our years of experience we can scale the project to meet your budget.

To view samples of our work, visit our 3D Animation Gallery.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • Event Reconstruction
  • Interactive Multimedia
  • High Resolution Still Frames
  • Product Cutaways

 

 

 

 
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