Video Expert Witnesses

Video expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on video. The video expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Electronics, Photography & Imaging, Products Liability, Software Engineering, and Video.

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Paul W Jacobs, ACTAR

Forensic Animation, Video & Visibility Analysis

Paul Jacobs Forensic Imaging & Visualizations

Sacramento, California
Video, Photography & Imaging - Visibility, Daytime Visibility, Nighttime Visibility, Visibility Study, Visibility Analysis, Human Factors, Video Analysis, Photography, Photo Analysis, Photogrammetry, Mapping, Visual, Drone, UAV, Aerial, GIS, Animation, Photomodeling, 3D, Lighting
Paul Jacobs provides animation and simulation services to aid in the understanding of complex events, as well as photography, video and technical services for controlled event reenactments, especially as related to daytime and nighttime visibility. Paul works in collaboration with counsel, accident reconstruction, human factor, and other specialized experts to fairly and accurately reconstruct incidents for fact finding, documentation and evidentiary purposes. Paul Jacobs specializes in the visualization of forensic principles and the production of effective demonstrative exhibits that assist counsel in presenting complex, factual information in an understandable way, and provides supporting testimony. Paul specializes in visibility analysis. A visibility analysis documents an event participant’s ability to visually detect a stimulus. Daytime, nighttime, and low light visibility studies use photographic, video and metric data capture of controlled tests to document scene elements i...
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Bert Schiettecatte, MSc/CS, MA/MST

Expert Witness – Software & Hardware Systems

Noisetron LLC

Los Angeles, California
Software Engineering, Electronics - Audio, video, digital signal processing (DSP), source code review, software forensics, embedded systems, firmware, C/C++, IoT, Linux, operating systems, open source software, computer vision, computer graphics, USB, network protocols, wireless technology, sensors, smart devices, user interfaces
Expert Witness Experience Consulting and testifying expert in software, hardware, and electronics-related litigation Casework includes patent litigation, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and breach of implied warranty Deposed and testified in 2 cases within the past 4 years Over 20 years of experience in software/hardware engineering; expert witness since 2021 Skilled in source code review, computer forensic analysis, reverse engineering, and early case assessment Expert witness references available upon request Technical & Industry Expertise Hands-on development in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, and related technologies Architected software for desktop, mobile, embedded, and server platforms Developed proprietary trading systems for crypto and futures markets; experience as algorithmic trader Designed and shipped award-winning DSP- and firmware-based audio and wireless consumer electronics Deep expertise in operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS), open-...
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Curtis Beloy, M.S. P.E.

Vehicle Accidents, Failures, & Design Analysis

4moto | Forensic Vehicle Engineers

Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability - motorcycle, ATV, side-by-side, UTV, OHV, snowmobile, e-bike, off-road, motocross, racetrack, bicycle, video, dashcam, videogrammetry, EDR, EDR, mobility, watercraft, RZR, scooter
Mr. Beloy has 20+ years of experience in automotive product R&D, traffic crash reconstruction, and product liability investigations. He analyzes incidents involving all types of equipment and vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, mobility products, and traffic accidents involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Mr. Beloy has extensive experience with powersport vehicles such as off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, ATVs, and side-by-sides. He has operated these vehicles since his youth and he is an experienced mechanic with competitive racing and dealership experience. His professional experience includes large-scale product liability evaluations associated with major recalls on motorcycles and OHVs. Mr. Beloy holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, professional engineering licensure, and he is a board-certified Forensic Engineer by the CESB. His independent research includes digital video analysis, off-road vehicle dynamics, and vehicle control. ...