Video Expert Witnesses in California

Los Angeles, California

Music & Entertainment, Video - Streaming, television, film, cable, cable networks, media, business plan, financial projections, theatrical, SVOD (subscription video on demand), AVOD (advertising-supported VOD), FAST (free advertiser-supported streaming television), CTV (connected TV), TV distribution, film distribution

Lauren Cole has been focused on the economics of the entertainment industry since 1987, with a particular focus and expertise on new and growing businesses and business models. After starting her career at Bain and Company and in the Strategic Planning department of Warner Bros., Ms. Cole spent many years launching cable networks around the world in Europe,Latin America, Asia, and Australia for Sony Pictures Entertainment. She also oversaw operations for Sony's international television group and reviewed and negotiated many of the company's television licensing agreement. She was COO of PacketVideo, an early mobile video streaming company where she oversaw business operations and developed strategies and business terms that enabled the company to work with dozens of content suppliers. Since 2002, Ms. Cole has managed a boutique consulting firm, Cole Media (www.colemediala.com) which focused on developing and implementing business plans, financial projections, and strategies for all...

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-...

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...

Tustin, California

Accident Reconstruction, Video - Forensic Animation, Legal Graphics, Trial animation, Courtroom visuals, Accident reconstruction animation, Personal injury animation, Vehicle collision animation, Medical illustration, Demonstrative evidence, 3D animation for litigation, Motorcycle crash animation, Slip and fall animation, Trucking accident reconstruction

David Yarr is the Founder and Principal of Top View Animation, a forensic animation and legal graphics studio specializing in high-end 3D accident reconstruction, perception-reaction analyses, and courtroom-ready visuals. With years of experience supporting personal injury, wrongful death, and civil litigation cases, David has worked closely with many of the nation’s top law firms, including Panish Shea & Ravipudi, Olson Law Group, The Homampour Law Firm, The Vartazarian Law Firm, Davana Law Firm, Ven Johnson Law, PLC, Fletcher Farley, and others. David is highly skilled in 3D modeling, animation, motion analysis, and visual evidence presentation, using industry-leading tools such as Autodesk 3ds Max, Character creator, FARO scanners, PhotoModeler, Recap Pro, Rhino and Adobe products. His animations integrate laser scan data, EDR/EDR outputs, surveillance video, dashcam evidence, and expert reports to deliver accurate, scientifically grounded visual reconstructions that are both co...

San Francisco, California

Acoustics, Video - Audibility, Audio Technology, Patent & copyright (audio), Musicology, Acoustic measurement, Digital Authentication, Video enhancement, Forensic Musicology, Warning Signals, Audio enhancement, Rebuttal, Accident analysis: audibility, Speech Intelligibility, body worn camera videos, Audio Forensics

Expert consultant in the areas of acoustics; video and audio evidence recordings; audio patent infringement analysis; acoustic measurement; speech intelligibility and warning signal audibility; human factors and psychoacoustics; musicology and copyright infringement; voice comparison; and recorded gunshot analysis. Authentication, speech enhancement, signal identification and analysis of audio-video recordings in legal cases. Body worn camera, dash cam, security camera, cell phone analysis. Research scientist, psychoacoustics, NASA 1988-2025; Consultant; Salter Associates, 1996-current. Consultation in over 1000 audio-video and acoustic forensic cases since 1987. Expert testimony in over 100 cases in court or depositions, in U.S. Federal and State courts including the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), and courts in Canada and International arbitration panels (World Bank-ICSID).