For these reasons, however, some judges have refused to allow video animation in the courtroom. Until technological improvements make it more affordable, sophisticated computer animation is more likely to be used as a tool of prosperous defendants or by government prosecutors with novel or high-profile cases. 28 Virtual reality Virtual reality technology has yet to be tested in the courtroom. Virtual reality would allow fact finders to seem to float above a completely unaltered rendering of an accident scene. 29 Computer modelers use photographs, drawings, and diagrams to simulate the accident scene in a vivid, realistic, and highly persuasive manner.
Virtual reality has the potential to almost literally place the jury in another place.
Various forms are available. Although no one is suggesting that the use of such a complete version of virtual reality is likely to be permitted by a court any time in the near future, it is likely that lawyers will eventually attempt to make use of some mix of the components. However, the evidentiary rules regarding the admissibility of virtual reality evidence are yet to be written, and the arguments in favor of it are already being formulated. The benefits The powerful impact of computer graphics and animation on juries is certain. 32 Lawyers will use technology-based visual demonstrations for the same reasons they have used models, photographs and foam board blowups.