Forensic Reconstructions' Motivating Factor
In a groundbreaking move, 30 Forensic Engineering, a leading Canadian multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Toronto, has adopted SynthEyes as a key tool in its arsenal for collision analysis. This innovative software, widely used for 3D camera tracking and photogrammetry, is set to revolutionise the way the industry approaches forensic collision investigations.
Nishan Perera, the Practice Lead for 30FE's Digital Analysis offering and a Senior Associate on the Collision Reconstruction team, is a strong advocate for SynthEyes. He has handled over 600 cases involving pedestrian-vehicle impacts, multi-vehicle collisions, and video analysis, and considers SynthEyes a game changer in this field.
The software's precision in 3D reconstruction allows engineers to accurately reconstruct a collision scene from video or photographic evidence. This enables the analysis of vehicle trajectories and impact points in three dimensions, providing a level of detail that was previously unattainable.
Moreover, SynthEyes streamlines the process of scene documentation and analysis, reducing the time required to generate detailed collision models compared to manual methods. This time efficiency is a significant advantage, particularly in high-pressure, time-sensitive cases.
The software also improves visualisation by generating animated simulations and overlays on the original footage. These visual aids not only aid technical assessments but also enhance courtroom presentations, making complex data easier to understand for all parties involved.
SynthEyes' outputs can be exported to other forensic engineering software for further dynamic simulations, enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration. This integration with other tools ensures that the findings of each investigation are accurately communicated and utilised across various disciplines.
Objectivity and accuracy are paramount in legal and insurance investigations, and SynthEyes delivers on both counts. Automated tracking reduces human error, providing more reliable data for reconstruction. This is crucial in ensuring the credibility of the findings and the robustness of the expert testimony.
30FE's team of 97 professionals, working across 16 practice areas, will benefit greatly from this adoption. By enhancing the precision and credibility of collision analyses, SynthEyes will facilitate comprehensive investigations and robust expert testimony, ultimately contributing to more accurate and just outcomes.
In a bid to share this expertise with the forensic community, Nishan Perera has developed a course to support the learning and application of SynthEyes. The course, titled "Photogrammetry 1: PhotoModeler and SynthEyes for Forensic Video Analysis," will be offered online through the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) from June 2-6. The course aims to provide a visually compelling manner to explain the findings of forensic investigations to anyone, regardless of their background.
Registration for the course is now open, offering an opportunity for professionals to master SynthEyes and understand how to apply it to typical problems a forensic professional might face. With SynthEyes 2025's new Mask ML feature, students will learn how to 'mask out' unwanted vehicles for auto-tracking in car collision investigations, further streamlining the analysis process.
With regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa, 30FE is frequently hired by insurers and lawyers for risk and exposure analysis in harmful incidents. The adoption of SynthEyes is expected to strengthen the firm's position as a leader in forensic engineering, ensuring that they continue to deliver the highest quality of service to their clients.
The adoption of SynthEyes by 30 Forensic Engineering, a leading Canadian engineering firm, signifies a significant advancement in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the field of forensic collision investigations. Nishan Perera, a key team member, strongly advocates for SynthEyes, considering it a game-changer due to its precision in 3D reconstruction and streamlined scene documentation.
The software's improved visualization through animated simulations and overlays on original footage not only benefits technical assessments but also aids courtroom presentations, making complex data easier to comprehend for all parties involved. This online education opportunity, offered by Nishan Perera through the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA), will empower professionals to master SynthEyes and apply it effectively to typical forensic problems.
This professional development in data-and-cloud-computing technology will undoubtedly enhance the quality of services provided by 30FE, further solidifying their position as a leader in forensic engineering and ensuring their continued delivery of excellence to clients in finance, business, education-and-self-development, and beyond. By strengthening their position, 30FE will continue to play a crucial role in risk and exposure analysis for insurers and lawyers, especially in harmful incidents.
