2D Animation
2D animation is a relatively inexpensive way to convey paths of motion. They allow the viewer to understand pre-impact and post-impact movement in a two dimensional environment. Most commonly the viewer sees the incident location through a bird’s eye view. 2D animations are best used to illustrate motion in multi-vehicle collisions. They are usually the most cost-effective form of forensic animation. DELTA |v| often refers to 2D Animations as “Dynamic Drawings” because they add movement to AutoCAD drawings. View our videos on YouTube.
Best Used In
- Projects with small budgets or approaching deadlines
- Cases that require top-down perspective
- Multi-vehicle collisions
3D Animation
3D Animation is a digital medium where an event or situation is represented in a three-dimensional space. These animations are typically used when you are trying to illustrate parts of a collision that cannot be easily communicated. 3D animations can also show the audience different perspectives of the same incident.
Best Used In
- Cases with larger budgets and distant deadlines
- Complex, highly-involved incidents
- Projects where the audience must understand multiple perspectives