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A special advantage of the video imager is that it obviates the need for having photos or documents enlarged. Lawyers can come into court with exhibits on 8 1/2î x 11î sheets. A zoom focus allows fine details to be enlarged on the screen as they become relevant during oral argument or witness testimony.

A the video imager can display the document either on a television or using a video projector. Although these are expensive items to buy, WSTLA has a video projector that can be rented by members for $50 per day.

DIGITAL CAMERA

A digital Camera permits immediate use of any photograph in an exhibit with labels created quickly on your computer. Combined with a color printer, it is the most efficient possible way to produce photographs for trial exhibits.

LAPTOP COMPUTER

The capabilities of laptop computers are more than adequate for preparation and presentation of the kind of graphics that you can do yourself. Many laptops incorporate versatile tools such as 3D graphics and multimedia CD-ROMS, as well as high resolution video displays. The presence of a laptop computer at trial, equipped with appropriate software, allows the lawyer to create visual images and charts on the spot, as the testimony evolves.

CONCLUSION

Nowhere is the need to follow the admonition ìShow me, don't tell meî more pronounced than in the area of medical terms and explanations of human physiology. The average juror is not scientifically trained and will quickly lose interest if you do not provide effective visuals to educate them. There are more resources available at low cost to the attorney now than ever before. Obtaining persuasive images and taking full advantage of the capabilities of technology to create and display exhibits should be high on the attorney's list of priorities. These tools are competitive advantages that no trial attorney can afford to be without.