Legal Exhibits Glossary

Accident Recreation - The use of computer animation to recreate the details, timeline, events, and processes of an accident. Can be used to portray car, plane, and other accidents.

Blowup - A photographic print that is enlarged for effect and visibility. Blowups are frequently used tools to portray the significance of an item or event to the courtroom.

Computer Model - An item or location rendered using 3D polygons used to recreate relevant objects that can be viewed from any angle.

Demonstrative Evidence Animation - Animation that supplements witness testimony by illustrating key points and events including spatial relationships.

Excerpt Chart - A chart used to display and highlight critical facts found within a large amount of text.

Graph - A visual display of statistical data often used for comparative purposes.

Lamination - Process in which paper documents are covered with a thin film of clear plastic to prevent deterioration, discoloration, and water damage.

Presentation Boards - Poster boards used to present graphics, graphs, bullet points, etc. to a jury in a courtroom.

Substantive Evidence Animation - Computer animation created using input data allowing for the event or accident to be simulated.

Timeline Charts - A graphic display used to demonstrate to a jury how a sequence of events unfolded using plot points.

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