Graphics & Animations
Complex evidence, made clear.
Show the Jury What Happened
Aperture turns complex forensic analysis into clear, accurate visuals that a judge and jury can understand. Every animation, model, and exhibit is built from the same engineering and physical evidence that underlies our experts’ opinions, so what the jury sees matches what the analysis shows. We produce demonstrative evidence for trial and settlement across Aperture’s practice areas, from accident reconstruction to construction and premises matters.
Forensic Animations & Exhibits
Computer-generated animations, 3D models, and courtroom exhibits that recreate an incident or explain a technical opinion. Built on the same simulations and physical evidence behind the expert’s opinion, so they stay accurate and admissible.
3D Scanning & Mapping
Capture of scenes and objects using 3D laser scanning, drone-based mapping, and photogrammetry. Documents conditions precisely and provides the measured basis for accurate visuals.
Immersive & Physical Models
Virtual reality walkthroughs and 3D-printed models that let viewers experience a scene or examine an object firsthand.
Related practices: Graphics and animations support every Aperture practice. The underlying analysis is led by teams such as Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics, and Built Environment.
Our Capabilities
Key Experts
Related Insights
Aperture’s Virtual Reality Integration
The Power of Data Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
Courtroom animations are most useful when the evidence involves motion, spatial relationships, timing, visibility, mechanical operation, or a sequence that is difficult to explain with words and static images alone. Aperture’s experts create demonstrative evidence for trial and settlement across accident, construction, premises, and other matters. Counsel should involve the graphics team early enough to align the visual with the expert analysis and disclosure schedule.
A forensic animation should be built from measured evidence and the same analysis that supports the expert’s opinion. Aperture’s experts use engineering data, physical evidence, 3D scans, drone mapping, photogrammetry, simulations, and expert input to create the visual. The animation should distinguish measured facts from assumptions and avoid adding dramatic elements that are not supported. Admissibility remains subject to the court’s rules and rulings.
The source material may include scene and object measurements, photographs, video, survey data, laser scans, drone imagery, vehicle or equipment data, reconstruction calculations, drawings, and the retained expert’s opinions. Aperture’s experts can also collect new 3D scanning and mapping data when conditions still exist. The available evidence determines the level of detail and which portions of the visual can be presented as measured, calculated, or illustrative.
Yes. Aperture’s experts produce demonstrative evidence for both trial and settlement. A clear visual can help opposing parties, insurers, mediators, and decision-makers understand the technical theory before trial. The format may be simpler than a final courtroom presentation and can evolve as the expert analysis develops. Counsel should still consider confidentiality, work-product strategy, accuracy, and whether the visual may later be disclosed or used in court.
Yes. Virtual reality walkthroughs, 3D-printed models, laser scanning, drone mapping, photogrammetry, simulations, and other visualizations can help attorneys, stakeholders, judges, and jurors understand a scene, structure, object, or line of sight more clearly. Aperture’s experts can develop these materials based on the available evidence and the needs of the case. The best format depends on the disputed issue, intended audience, courtroom technology, budget, and whether the exhibit must be interactive, portable, or easily reproduced.