medical and forensic animation for trial attorneys by Cal Shipley, M.D., A.B.F.P.
3. Are there additional charges for revisions?
4. What are some typical lengths of animation?
5. How long does an average project take to complete?
6. What types of cases have you created animation for?
7. Are you willing to work with my experts on the case?
8. Can I preview the animation before it’s completed?
9. What media format will the animation be provided in?
10. What equipment do I need to play back the animation?
12. Can you create animations of what occurs at the microscopic or cellular level?
13. Can you create a computer model that looks like the patient?
15. Can you create computer models of specific instruments, equipment or environments?
16. Can you add sounds to the animation?
ANSWERS
Where can I see examples of your animation?
Click here to view animation samples on this website. Click here to request a sample DVD with longer animation sequences of a variety of cases.
$1800 per minute of finished animation with a 1 minute minimum. Additional minutes are prorated at $30 per second. Review of medical records, literature research and consultation with you or your experts are provided at no additional cost.
Are there additional charges for revisions?
No. Fees are based on the length of the finished animation, not the number of revisions required along the way.
What are some typical lengths of animation?
Animation length depends upon the complexity of the case and the number of concepts being portrayed. Most cases fall into the 2-5 minute ($3600 to $9000) range.
How long does an average project take to complete?
Project completion time depends upon the complexity of the case and the length of animation being produced. Typical time to completion varies between 2-6 weeks, although we have produced rush jobs on simpler cases in several days.
What types of cases have you created animation for?
We have created animations for med-mal, personal injury and criminal cases. Here’s a partial list:
Accidental drowning
Acute cardiac tamponade
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) (click here for a sample)
Aortic dissecting aneurysm
Brachial Plexus laceration (shower injury)
Cerebral Abscess (post-surgical)
Coronary angioplasty
Coronary artery bypass graft rupture (click here for a sample)
Coronary stent placement
Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) with head trauma
Fatal Head Injury - Adolescent
Fatal head injury - Infant
Gallbladder surgery (click here for a sample)
Hernia repair complications (bladder puncture)
MVA - multiple fatalities/burns
MVA - multiple head injuries
MVA – seatbelt failure with head injury
Neo-natal resuscitation (click here for a sample)
Neo-natal shoulder dystocia
Neuronal synaptic function (click here for a sample)
Placental rupture (Abruptio Placenta)
Pulmonary embolism,
Septicemia (click here for a sample)
Spinal surgery (post-op abscess)
Twin gestations
Are you willing to work with my experts on the case?
Yes. Dr. Shipley prefers direct interaction with experts (if appropriate) on any given case. This promotes accuracy of content in the shortest time possible.
Can I preview the animation before it’s completed?
Yes. Draft versions are submitted as they are produced to both clients and experts. Revisions can then be implemented to maximize medical accuracy, courtroom impact and evidentiary admissibility. Animation drafts may be transmitted via the Internet.
What media format will the animation be provided in?
We recommend digital media, such as DVD or CD-ROM because of its superior image quality and ease of use; however, we can produce VHS or super VHS videotape if requested.
What equipment do I need to play back the animation?
DVD’s may be played back on any computer based or home-style DVD player. CD-ROM’s may be played back on any computer running a Windows or MacIntosh operating system. Videotape requires the appropriate VHS or super VHS playback unit. Television monitors or media projectors are, of course, required for visualization in any media format.
We have never had an animated sequence disallowed. Dr. Shipley works very closely with the experts and attorneys in the case to insure that the expert testimony and case theory are represented as accurately as possible.
Can you create animations of what occurs at the microscopic or cellular level?
Yes. Animation is unparalleled in depicting phenomena at both the macroscopic and microscopic levels. (click here for a sample depicting neuronal synapse function at the microscopic level)
Can you create a computer model that looks like the patient?
Animation models can be given the same proportions, gender, ethnicity and age as the patient. Superficial characteristics, such as a scar, mustache or broken teeth, if pertinent to the case, may also be added. Exact facial likenesses, while possible, can create a morbid effect and cause admissibility problems.
Yes. (click here to see a sample with a fetal heart tracing superimposed - also has a soundtrack)
Can you create computer models of specific instruments, equipment or environments?
Yes. With sufficient measurements and photographs, (or the actual item) any physical object can be modeled. (click here for a sample depicting a modeled ventilation bag)
Can you add sounds to the animation?
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