They can also help emphasize how near or far away a place is, and they give the fact-finder a context in which to place the events described. Maps can show where a particular location is in relation to the courthouse or in relation to the city. A map can also show the layout of a particular location so that the fact-finder can imagine him or herself there. Photographs Photographs act as a reference point for the fact-finder and are particularly useful for differentiating between multiple witnesses. If the photos already exist, do not try to enlarge them to huge proportions.
Photos are useful scanned into the computer and added to charts or conceptual graphics.
Conceptual Graphics Conceptual graphics are used to create effective analogies and simplify difficult concepts. The graphics can range from nearly whimsical to gritty, but they should never be so strange as to confuse or offend the fact-finder.