The samples on this page were created with MapScenes Capture. Until now animations like this were only possible with expensive products such as 3D Studio Max. Enjoy! Select the images on the right to load movies into your Windows Media Player.
Photo Animation
The following is an example of the power built into Capture. Use your actual scene photos to create dramatic animations like the one demonstrated below.
Capture gives you the ability to use photo masks to provide depth and realism to your animations. The 3D data measured at the scene was used to create an accurate 3D surface model that the vehicle is moving along. When the photo is inserted and calibrated, the surface model layer is simply hidden from view. |
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Crime Scene Animation
In this animation we demonstrate an interior crime scene reconstruction. The program can map materials onto objects, place bitmap graphics like posters or pictures onto the walls, and makes transparencies easy. |
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Pedestrian Strike
In this example we show you different levels of detail. You can make your animation as simple or as complex as you need.
If you don't find a symbol in our Symbol Library that you need for your animation, don't worry. Since Capture includes the powerful MapScenes engine, you can easily build the objects you need. |
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Dramatic Model Recreation
MapScenes is the only accident reconstruction software program capable of advanced surface modeling. Many years of engineering and surveying software development enable us add functionality beyond your expectations. However, when you need it - it's there for you.
This reconstruction was created using the power of MapScenes Capture. The Jersey barriers, guardrails, and culvert were all drawn using the advanced 3D drawing tools built into MapScenes 2008. The topo was imported into MapScenes as a background and digitized into real coordinates. The system has the ability to create complex surface models in seconds. This kind of detailed, complex scene is only possible with MapScenes Capture. See the urban legends page on this crash.
Animations have been added to this sample!
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Multiple Animated Objects
Capture allows you to control unlimited objects in your animation. This is possible by using Capture's advanced timeline and track system.
In this example there are 5 animated vehicles, 1 pedestrian and two signal lights.
This animation was based on existing footage of an accident. To our amazement, the person run over in this animation actually survived! We have included the original red light camera footage in as a Picture in Picture image.
Jogger View:
Second Pedestrian View:
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| Complex Scene Example In this example you will see the power of the render engine used in Capture.
This scene was built with MapScenes 2008 with data that was originally shot with Evidence Recorder 3.0.
Notice that this scene is not flat. A lot of animation products work fine with flat (2D) data, but as soon as you have 3D data they begin to show their weaknesses.
There are many objects in this scene that you will not find in generic symbol libraries. Most of the items you see such as poles, signs, curbs, railings and stairs were all drawn to scale using MapScenes.
Can you do this with your current software? |
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Advanced Motion - Sample One
While this isn't a car wreck, it does show you just how much control you have with Capture. Watch the wheels go over the speed bump, even the body pitches as the vehicle travels over the bump.
Notice how realistic this simple animation looks? Adding object behavior like this is very simple with Capture. |
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Advanced Motion - Sample Two
In this example we demonstrate some advanced object control that is only available in Capture.
Watch for the the vehicle's body pitch during braking.
Also watch for the signal light changing from yellow to red.
Capture also includes animated camera movement that allows you to view your animations from many different perspectives. |
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Advanced Motion - Sample Three
This scene was constructed entirely in MapScenes with everything drawn to scale.
This animation demonstrates just how much detail you can put into your animation. Watch as the vehicle hits the guard rail, then vaults into the air. |
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Confirm your Results
Not only can Capture add realism to your animations, it can help you verify your findings.
In the following example the driver reported that he could not see the cars stopped at the red light because he was following a large vehicle.
Does the following animation prove him right or wrong? You be the judge. |
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Vault Capabilities
Capture includes vault calculations to help you with those tough "in the air" animations.
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