Who's the Expert Here ? Dale Meyers or Robert Harris ? :
cdddraftsman
In reconstructions using Forensic Animations , they are generally used
as demonstrative exhibits to illustrate the findings of a qualified
expert witness . In this case 'The Zapruder Film' . In such cases ,
testimony of an reconstruction expert provides the foundation for an
animation . Usually , the testimony of the expert that their data was
used in the production of the animation , and that the animation
accurately illustrates their opinion of what happened , is sufficient
to satisfy the foundational and authenticity requirements for a
Forensic Animation . See Zavada Report as to Authenticity of the
Zapruder Film : http://www.jfk-info.com/zreport.htm
Creation of Forensic Animation :
When creating an animation for demonstrative evidence purposes ,
photorealism and visual effects become secondary considerations .
Technical accuracy is paramount in Forensic Animation . An accurate
and well presented visualization can help jurors quickly grasp that to
which a expert witness is testifying . This technical accuracy is also
what allows your animated evidence to be admissible , even after
review from opposing counsel .
During the animation production process , it is crucial to communicate
effectively with a expert witnesses . A Forensic Animator handles all
phases of the animation process , from storyboard to final rendering .
Drawing on years of visual design , and animation experience , he is
able to efficiently translate the expert witness's testimony into a
courtroom-ready animation . With many years of experience he can also
testify to the accuracy and validity of the process used to create the
animation .
Admission of Forensic Animation :
By Steven P. Breaux
Perceptual Motion
August, 2003
It’s one of the most commonly asked questions regarding forensic
animation: how do I know if a forensic animation will be admitted at
trial?
As forensic animations gain popularity, more and more courts have had
opportunity to review the issue. As they have, they’ve increasingly
accepted them as valid forms of demonstrative evidence – given that
certain guidelines are met.
So exactly what guidelines should an attorney considering the use of
forensic animation follow? One case increasingly cited on the subject
is Clark v Cantrell (529 S.E.2d 528, S.C. 2000), a South Carolina case
in which the trial judge ruled that a forensic animation of a high-
speed automobile accident was inadmissible as demonstrative evidence.
Claims had been made that the animation was inaccurate in its
portrayal of the testimony of the eyewitnesses, as that it was also
incorrect in its depiction of expert-witness opinions. The court
eventually upheld the trial court decision that use of this particular
forensic animation would have been inappropriate, and provided
guidelines regarding admissibility of forensic animations as
demonstrative evidence.
The guidelines offered a four-step test to assess the appropriateness
of a forensic animation, and are being cited and adopted by courts
throughout the nation.
Step One : Assess Authenticity
Step Two : Establish Relevance
Step Three : Establish Accuracy
Step Four : Establish Probative Value
Additional Guidelines : From Clark v Cantrell
Disclosure & Jury Instructions :
About the Author :
Steven P. Breaux is a forensic animator and principal at Perceptual
Motion, a Gig Harbor, WA firm specializing in the production of
forensic animations for use in illustrating the opinions and testimony
of expert witnesses in complex litigation. He has authored articles
published by numerous legal journals, and has also developed
presentations for attorneys on the subject of forensic animation;
moderated the panel discussion on forensic animation at the 13th
Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic
Sciences at U.C.L.A. in 1999; and appeared as an on-air guest of
National Public Radio .
The Animation Process :
Computer animation is a particular kind of animation technology. It is
done in a technical manner using computers and not the traditional
cell animation method used in cartoons where each image is hand drawn
and colored. In computer animation, a model is created within a
computer generated 3D space. It is given material characteristics
(color, shade / glass / plastic/ metal, etc), lights are placed in
this virtual space and virtual camera are created to view the scene.
Usually there is a series of different models created, an environment
model and "actors " (characters, text, cars, ...) who will move around
within this space. The animator then sets the amount of time that the
animation will cover and at certain designated times the "actors" are
moved to a new post ion. These positions are called "key frames". The
computer then creates the the "in betweens" for the time between the
key frames. The computer is then used to "render" each of the frames
into image files at 30 images per second and the animation is
previewed. Invariably, changes are required and a series of previews
are created as the animation is "tweaked" to perfection. When the
final preview has been approved, the computer is instructed to create
the final animation. It is then "rendered" to a series of final images
that are transferred to video either as a stand alone piece or as
segment of an edited video. This process is the same for all 3D
computer animations whether its used for Forensic Animation or to
create "Jurassic Park" .
The Forensic Animation Process :
What turns an Animation into a Forensic Animation is
"The Forensic Process " :
This process depends on accuracy. All objects must obey the laws of
physics and conform to a set of facts that are determined by a
reconstructionist or forensic expert . In this case the Zapruder
Film . The Forensic Process for reconstruction for use in a court of
law for example, starts with the investigation. This includes all
police reports, witness statements, photographs, inspections, scene
data, and medical and autopsy reports if necessary. It is this
information which forms the basis on which an reconstructionist will
recreate the crime .
From this data a recreation is created that fits all the existing
facts. A forensic expert will calculate the placement of bodies
before, during, and after an incident and come up with data
representing the movement of all the players in the final animation .
Both the forensic expert and animator (Can be seperate entity's)
immediately start researching the details. The forensic expert begins
to develop data. based in the accumulated facts and the animator
through photographs , police reports and site surveys begins modeling
the environment in the computer. If specific vehicles are required,
they are modeled and the pieces of the puzzle are put together to
create an overall picture that is factually accurate.
In summary this Forensic Animation Process is :
* To see the main subjects involved in an incident, assess their
physical condition, and measure impact damage and location .
* Do a site survey and complete measurement of the scene.
* View photographs & motion picture footage taken at the scene and
analyze physical evidence if it is still available
* Read police reports and witness statements.
* Review all other data available
* Transform all data into a logical and accurate scenario
* Give Data to the animator.
* The animator takes this information, builds models of the
environment (Crime scene) and visually creates an animation that
conforms to the forensic data. The animation is reviewed by the
reconstructionsit for accuracy and approved to be used as a
corroborative exhibit . While the proliferation of sophisticated
software has created an entire generation of computer animators, only
a handful have experience in Forensic Animation such as Dale Meyers
and none have as much experience in Forensic Animation involving the
JFK Assassination as Dale Myers period ! .
While most trial attorneys are knowledgeable of the general
requirements of demonstrative evidence, the chances of successfully
challenging a forensic animation can be greatly enhanced by focusing
on the hallmark that separates Forensic Animations from 'Cartoons' -
ACCURACY ! .
end ...........
tl
PS : Not Satisfied ?
Robert Harris has apparently confused Expert Testimony (Zapruder Film)
and Forensic Animator (Dale Myers) WHICH CAN BE BUT IS NOT
NESSASSARILY TWO DIFFERENT ENTITY'S with a Qualified or Certified
Forensic Animator of which there are only a "handful in the entire US"
and none has wasted his time on the open and shut case against LHO and
none have as much experience as Dale Myers involving the JFK case
which in turn makes him the worlds leading authority on Forensic
Animation involving the death of JFK .
One of those "handful" who is certified and has taken the time to
comment on the JFK case is :
Jason Alexander
FORENSIC COMPUTER ANIMATION
"I also specialize in the creation and production of Forensic
Animation used by attorneys to illustrate human or mechanical actions
and/or incidents which primarily involve shooting. I created the first
3D computer animation used in a criminal trial: the Mitchell Brothers
homicide, Marin County, California; 1993"
Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst :
Certification by the International Association for Identification;
One of the oldest professional forensic science organizations.
Certified Forensic Photographer :
by the International Association for Identification.
Qualified Expert Witness :
Crime Scene Reconstruction,
Forensic Photography,
Shooting Incident Reconstruction,
Bloodspatter Interpretation,
Wound Ballistics
and
Forensic Animation
in
Federal and State Courts
Alaska,
California,
Colorado,
Florida,
Maryland,
Missouri,
New Jersey,
New York,
Texas,
Washington,
&
West Virginia.
Current & Prior PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS :
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Fellow)
International Wound Ballistics Association (Co-Founder)
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
International Association for Identification (SCSA & CFPH)
Assoc of Firearm & Toolmark Examiners (Technical Advisor)
Video's : Deadly Force-Deadly Effects-Deadly Weapons
The reality of guns, bullets, and what they really do :
These videos are used for training by the :
FBI,
CIA,
US Army,
Marines,
Navy
and
Thousands of law enforcement agencies around the world.
http://www.projectile.com/
Here is what he has to say about the JFK Assassination :
The JFK Assassination (The Real Truth) :
http://www.alexanderjason.com/jfk.htm
"Oswald did it".
"Please don't send me any screwball theories, opinions, or even
questions".
"I've heard them all and I'm tired of it".
Jason Alexander
end ........
Humph !
:-)
aeffects
> Overview :
>
> In reconstructions using Forensic Animations , they are generally used
> as demonstrative exhibits to illustrate the findings of a qualified
> expert witness . In this case 'The Zapruder Film' . In such cases ,
> testimony of an reconstruction expert provides the foundation for an
> animation . Usually , the testimony of the expert that their data was
> used in the production of the animation , and that the animation
> accurately illustrates their opinion of what happened , is sufficient
> to satisfy the foundational and authenticity requirements for a
> Forensic Animation . See Zavada Report as to Authenticity of the
> Zapruder Film :http://www.jfk-info.com/zreport.htm
>
> Creation of Forensic Animation :
>
> When creating an animation for demonstrative evidence purposes ,
> photorealism and visual effects become secondary considerations .
> Technical accuracy is paramount in Forensic Animation . An accurate
> and well presented visualization can help jurors quickly grasp that to
> which a expert witness is testifying . This technical accuracy is also
> what allows your animated evidence to be admissible , even after
> review from opposing counsel .
>
whoops.... the other side of the case does not have access to the in-
camera Zapruder film original evidence, your Honor. Therefore, Myers
cartoon should be excluded as evidence.
Lest we remind you, if the Zapruder film is altered and Myers created
his cartoon based on a altered film THEN Myers cartoon is just that, a
cartoon of albeit, epic proportions...
Carry on Plebe
<snip the nonsense>
cdddraftsman
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>
> Lest we remind you, if the Zapruder film is altered ......
Objection your honor ! The Zapruder Film has been verified as
unaltered by the HSCA who employed the best scientists from Kodak to
perform such a verification , as shown in the Zavada Report .
Since the defense has no expert witness to verify that the film is
altered I request that last statement be stricken from the record .
Objection sustained . The defense consul will confine his remarks to
the facts , not if's , what's , might be's and maybe's ......
tl
David Von Pein
>>> "Lest we remind you, if the Zapruder film is altered and Myers created his cartoon based on an altered film..." <<<
And if this was, indeed, the case here, wasn't it ever-so-fortunate
for Mr. Crackpipe's (Healy's) film-altering conspirators that they
were able to "alter" the Z-Film in such a PERFECT and SBT-LIKE manner
so that Dale Myers, 30 to 40 years later, would be able to "key frame"
a FAKE film to his computer project and get the SBT to work
beautifully from Oswald's 6th-Floor window?
Talk about award-worthy! Dale won an Emmy for "Secrets Of A Homicide".
But Healy's incredible film-alterers deserve an OSCAR and a "Ripley's
Believe It Or Not" trophy for the amazing work they performed on the
Zapruder Film....which is work that should have this caption to
accompany it:
"We Faked The Zapruder Film So Perfectly It Even Fooled Dale
Myers' Computer Into Thinking The SBT Was True."
cdddraftsman
There's no question anymore that Healy will literally ben dover
forward and grab his ankles to please his handlers in the criminal
community , whose only last vestage of hope is to keep as many people
in the dark about Oswalds sole guilt , best they can take advantage of
their ignorance and stewpidity for monetary gain .
A true patriot left wing style , he'd sell his mothers sole for the
tail end of an anchovy .
Disgusting !
tl
aeffects
>
> And if this was, indeed, the case here, wasn't it ever-so-fortunate
> for Mr. Crackpipe's (Healy's) film-altering conspirators that they
> were able to "alter" the Z-Film in such a PERFECT and SBT-LIKE manner
> so that Dale Myers, 30 to 40 years later, would be able to "key frame"
> a FAKE film to his computer project and get the SBT to work
> beautifully from Oswald's 6th-Floor window?
David Von Pein, you haven't a clue what your talking about, have Dale
give you a few pointers... then again, concerningyour complete
collapse as Vinnie Bugliosi's Reclaiming History Internet PR guru Dale
shpould look elsewhere before presenting his Lightwave project files
for **PEER** review.
p.s. keyframe? Do you know what keyframing is? Do you know what
interpolating is? What-a-fool! Not only a fool, but a two-bit LN
shill..... ROTFLMFAO
aeffects
sitdown Jer..... your way out of your league here, but please don't
let me disturb you two fools pulling each others pud!
> tl
Phil Ossofee
posts without mentioning Z285 I'd like his work better.
Herbert Blenner
Zapruder frames Z-311, Z-312, Z-314 and Z-315 show Toni Foster
gracefully moving forward. However, including the head shot frame,
Z-313, in the sequence disrupts the continuity of Foster's motion.
The following link clearly shows that the frames surrounding the head
shot leave no time for the main event of Z-313.
http://mysite.verizon.net/a1eah71/misfit.htm
So the Zapruder film proves itself a fake and provides evidence of how
they produced the alteration. They separated various moving objects,
perfumed their alterations then combined the separate parts into a
single film that could pass the Zavada test of authenticity.
Herbert
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tl
cdddraftsman
> I'll go with the floatin' fat man Bob Harris, now if he could go two
> posts without mentioning Z285 I'd like his work better.
On judgement day just tell the big fella your brain was in the gutter
along with Harris's sewer man assassin , that might get you a
pass ...... keep your blood soaked hands behind your back
though ......
tl
cdddraftsman
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Key framing was all explained on Myers site ! SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP YOU
WANNABE ASSHOLEOLOGIST !
tl