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We are a specialised business-to-business content production agency. We take a clever, creative and no-bullsh*t approach to creating honest client-customer content.

244a Glover Avenue, Lyttelton, Pretoria, South Africa

Winterberg, Northcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa

+27 64 908 0228

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TURNING IMPACT INTO MOMENTS OF CLARITY THROUGH 3D RECREATION

TURNING MOMENTS OF IMPACT INTO MOMENTS OF CLARITY THROUGH RECREATION

As one of South Africa’s leading 3D animation and visualisation studios, with teams in Johannesburg and Cape Town,

We specialise in bringing real-world events to life through accurate 3D accident recreation. With over a decade of experience, our skilled team transforms data, reports, and witness statements into visually compelling scenes that communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.

Every reconstruction is meticulously planned and crafted to meet the highest standards of technical accuracy and visual realism, ensuring your case or investigation is presented with clarity and confidence.

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3D Accident Recreation for every industry and case type:

Our team of 3D specialists brings incidents to life with realistic, data-driven animations that go far beyond static imagery.
These dynamic reconstructions provide a clear, detailed visual account of how an event unfolded, making complex scenarios easy to understand.
By blending technical accuracy with cinematic precision, our 3D recreations are trusted across industries for investigations, legal proceedings, insurance claims, and safety training.
Through immersive visuals and compelling storytelling, we transform evidence and expert analysis into powerful visual narratives that communicate with clarity and impact.

3D accident recreations can simulate workplace incidents in mining, manufacturing, or construction environments, showing employees what can go wrong and how to prevent it without exposing them to actual risk.

Accident reconstructions provide clear, unbiased visuals of events for insurance claims, dispute resolution, or courtroom presentations, helping stakeholders understand the sequence of events.

Recreations demonstrate the consequences of non-compliance, reinforcing company safety policies and meeting regulatory training requirements.


From road collisions to warehouse incidents, 3D recreations can show how accidents occurred, making it easier to identify causes and implement corrective measures.


Businesses can use realistic accident simulations in internal awareness campaigns to encourage a stronger culture of safety among employees and contractors.

Accidents involving specialised machinery or services can be complex to explain, that’s where 3D accident recreation excels. Our realistic digital simulations simplify technical details.

The top 4 benefits of partnering with us:

Proven Experience 

With over a decade of experience in 3D animation and digital content creation, our team has earned a reputation for precision and realism.

We bring the same creative excellence used in cinematic production to the world of forensic visualisation, ensuring your accident reconstructions are both technically accurate and visually impactful.

Collaborative Process from Start to Finish

Every accident is unique, and so is our approach. We work closely with you to ensure every detail is captured with accuracy and intent.

From initial modelling to final render, our collaborative workflow guarantees that the final reconstruction reflects your objectives and tells the full story clearly and persuasively.

Reconstruction Without Compromise

As one of South Africa’s leading 3D animation studios, we use cinema-grade software and an in-house rendering farm to deliver photorealistic results, fast.

Our cutting-edge setup allows us to meet demanding timelines while maintaining uncompromising quality, ensuring every frame supports your case with credible, data-driven visuals.

Adaptable Expertise Across Sectors

Our team has produced 3D visuals for a wide range of industries, from legal and insurance investigations to safety training and education.

This versatility ensures we can tailor our approach to fit your specific requirements, project scale, and audience. No matter the case complexity, our reconstructions consistently deliver clarity, engagement, and measurable impact.

Backed by clients who value 3D accident recreation precision

Great results start with trusted partnerships. We’re proud to collaborate with leading companies who share our commitment to precision, accuracy, and clarity.
Each project gives us the opportunity to turn complex data into compelling visual evidence that drives real impact.
Here are just a few of the clients who trust our 3D accident reconstructions.

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Industries that trust our 3D accident reconstructions

Legal & Insurance

We assist law firms, attorneys, and insurance providers with forensic 3D reconstructions that clarify complex accident events. Our visuals support case presentations, mediation, and courtroom testimony with scientifically accurate, evidence-based animations.

Transport & Logistics

From road collisions to fleet incidents, we create detailed 3D recreations that help investigators, insurers, and safety teams analyse cause, impact, and sequence of events with precision.

Construction & Engineering

Our 3D simulations reconstruct workplace accidents and safety incidents to aid in training, compliance, and incident analysis. We visualise machinery operation, fall scenarios, and site conditions to uncover key insights.

Mining & Industrial Operations

We recreate on-site accidents, mechanical failures, and safety breaches in complex industrial environments. These reconstructions help improve safety standards, support investigations, and prevent future incidents.

Manufacturing & Heavy Machinery

We produce 3D visualisations of mechanical failures and operational hazards to assist with root cause analysis and insurance reporting. Every model is built to reflect real-world scale, data, and accuracy.

Education & Training

Accident reconstructions are also powerful tools for training, helping teams understand risk scenarios and safe operating procedures through clear, immersive visuals.

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Some noteworthy 3D accident recreation projects

These projects showcase how our technical expertise and deep experience combine to produce high-quality 3D accident reconstructions.
Each example reflects the care, accuracy, and attention to detail we bring to every collaboration.
With a proven track record across industries, you can see why you should get in touch with us.

Working at Heights

Hatch, a global leader in engineering, project management, and innovation, needed a 3D accident recreation video to enhance safety awareness.
The objective was to visually communicate critical safety procedures, focusing specifically on fall protection and working at heights, through realistic, data-driven 3D animation. The production reflected Hatch’s values of safety, innovation, and positive change, aligning with their broader vision of creating a safer and more sustainable working environment through engineering excellence.
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Visitor Safety

As part of DTP’s  continued commitment to safety, operational excellence, and local empowerment, we developed a Visitor Induction Video designed to educate site visitors on critical safety procedures before entering operational zones. The video combined AI-generated voice-over, on-site b-roll, and realistic 3D accident recreation to create an informative, and visually educating induction experience. This approach ensured that all safety messages were clear, consistent, and easily understood, regardless of language or background.
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Safety in Every Operation

Following the success of the Visitor Induction Video, DTP commissioned a second production focused on the induction and training of on-site operational staff.  The Production Induction Video was designed to communicate critical safety protocols specific to production environments, where employees work directly with heavy machinery, blasting operations, and high-risk zones.
The video combined AI-generated voice-over narration, on-site b-roll, and 3D accident recreation to deliver a powerful and practical safety communication tool.
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Incident Analysis

We were commissioned to produce a 3D accident recreation video to visually reconstruct a workplace incident in which a seated worker’s foot was struck by heavy machinery.
The final video was a silent visual narrative, using subtle background music and on-screen informational text to guide the viewer through each stage of the incident. This stylistic choice allowed the focus to remain entirely on the realistic 3D depiction of the event, ensuring clarity, neutrality, and emotional sensitivity.
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Our 3D Accident Recreation Production Process

Discovery, Concept Development, Script & Storyboard

Pre-Production

This phase establishes the foundation for a precise and credible reconstruction. We begin by gathering and analysing all available data, including reports, measurements, and photographs, to define the objectives and scope of the reconstruction. From there, we plan camera paths, scene composition, and environmental context to accurately depict the sequence of events. Every technical decision, from 3D modelling to motion tracking, is guided by verified information to ensure a reliable and defensible final visualisation.

Modeling, Texturing & Shading, Rigging, Animation

Production

Here, ideas are transformed into 3D assets. Concept art and storyboards are translated into fully realised 3D assets. Models are sculpted. Rigging gives characters, objects, and environments the ability to move naturally, while animation adds personality, motion, and timing. Whether the goal is realistic mechanics, expressive character performance or highly stylized visuals.

Lighting & Rendering, Compositing & VFX, Sound Design

Post-Production

This is where technical precision meets visual realism. Lighting and rendering are fine-tuned to recreate real-world conditions with accurate depth, texture, and reflection. During compositing, every visual layer, from vehicles to environmental details, is brought together into a cohesive, data-driven scene. The result is a polished 3D reconstruction that captures the full context of the event with clarity and impact.

Review & Revisions, Final Delivery

Delivery

The completed reconstruction is carefully reviewed and refined to meet both client expectations and factual accuracy. Once approved, we prepare the final files in the appropriate formats for use in legal proceedings, insurance reports, or presentations. Every delivery is optimised for clarity, reliability, and professional presentation.

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