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09/29/2026

Cameras are everywhere, and video is now central to many collision analyses. But getting the most information possible out of a video requires a solid foundation of knowledge.

Lou has spent hundreds of hours this year developing an Applied Video Analysis course, and it’s finally available to the public this November!

Attendees will work from the fundamentals of video all the way to the witness stand:

▪ How the eye, camera sensors, and codecs actually work
▪ DVR navigation, metadata analysis, and forensic video tools
▪ Establishing frame timing with metadata, vehicle dynamics, and lightboards
▪ Methods for speed determination including directed cross-ratio, passing points, line of sight, pixel tracking, surface drawing, and reverse projection
▪ Speed and acceleration calculations with sensitivity analyses
▪ Testifying confidently to your results

Get a sneak peek of the course below.

Learn more and secure your seat: https://www.lightpoint.com/video

09/11/2026

Recon friends, have you heard of this method? We only learned about it a few months ago.

Speed from video in two minutes, any camera angle, no reference measurements needed aside from wheelbase.

We just shipped out this year’s mystery boxes to our top ten customers!While only ten boxes go out, our gratitude extend...
08/11/2026

We just shipped out this year’s mystery boxes to our top ten customers!

While only ten boxes go out, our gratitude extends to everyone in our community. Whether you've been with Lightpoint since day one or joined us recently, your support is the driving force behind everything we build.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your work.

07/08/2026

Gearing analysis is a valuable tool in motorcycle recon, but the limitations must be respected.

Determining a motorcycle’s post-impact gear position can unlock useful pieces of the puzzle, especially when paired with a frozen tachometer needle. However, it's easy to botch the analysis if you overlook the realities of the crash sequence.

In this video (a classic from his Axiom Forensic days), Lou shares his process for inspecting motorcycles that are still in gear, while highlighting three crucial warnings every reconstructionist should remember:

1. The lever can move during the crash: The gear lever can be actuated during the impact sequence. You must map the motorcycle’s physical movement to know if the post-impact gear is truly reflective of the pre-impact gear.

2. Big engines have massive ranges: On a big-bore bike like a Yamaha R1, 3rd gear can span anywhere from 30 to 130 mph. Without a stuck tach needle to pin down the RPM, a gearing analysis alone won't tell you much.

3. Never rely on a single method: A gearing analysis shouldn’t stand alone. It should be cross-referenced and supported by independent methodologies like simulation, EDR data, wheelbase reduction, or vault analysis.

Want to expand your skillset and master advanced motorcycle reconstruction methodologies like this one? Join us in August for our Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction course.

Register here: https://www.lightpoint.com/motorcycle

When a motorcycle crashes, can you trust the location of the frozen speedometer needle?In the age of electronic stepper ...
06/25/2026

When a motorcycle crashes, can you trust the location of the frozen speedometer needle?

In the age of electronic stepper motors, stuck needles are a common occurrence. But blindly accepting that reading as the pre-impact speed can be a trap.

A recent edition of To the Point discussed how to evaluate a stuck speedo’s reliability. It comes down to three critical factors:

1. Static torque: The force required to move the needle after power loss.
2. The nature of the impact: Understanding the crash dynamics.
3. Timing of power loss: Knowing when the electronics cut out.

Disassembling the gauge to check the internal components, like looking for stubborn worm-driven assemblies, can dramatically increase your confidence in the likelihood that the needle moved during the impact.

While analyzing instrument clusters is just one specific piece of the puzzle, it highlights a broader truth: motorcycle collisions are highly nuanced and require a specialized toolkit.

If you want to elevate your overall approach to motorcycle collision reconstruction, consider joining us for our upcoming course.

Register here: https://www.lightpoint.com/motorcycle

Read the full article: https://www.lightpoint.com/tothepoint/2026-03-20

Launch shirts are in the mail!
04/30/2026

Launch shirts are in the mail!

If you're at the Napars EDR Symposium this week, be sure to swing by the Lightpoint booth! Sam is excited to show you ar...
04/15/2026

If you're at the Napars EDR Symposium this week, be sure to swing by the Lightpoint booth! Sam is excited to show you around our brand-new video analysis tool, vPrism, and our modern stiffness coefficients.

Stop by to catch up, or check out the new site at the link below.

www.lightpoint.com

04/14/2026

Welcome to Lightpoint 2.0! Make sure to watch until the end to hear the most exciting part of today's announcement.

To celebrate the launch, we’re giving away limited edition t-shirts! Comment below, and we’ll send one to the first 50 people to comment.

Thank you for being part of our journey so far. This is just the beginning, and we can't wait to build the future together.

03/04/2026

From determining speed from video and mapping scene evidence to modeling crush from photos, photogrammetry is essential for modern collision reconstruction.

Elevate your photogrammetric expertise in our online course with skills you can apply immediately.

Get a peak inside the course and see how our blend of deep-dive lectures and hands-on projects will equip you to deliver accurate, high-impact analyses every time.

May 2026 | Limited seats available

Enroll now: https://lightpointdata.com/photogrammetry

02/12/2026

The latest episode of Data Driven is officially out, featuring recon pillar Wade Bartlett.

During his 30+ year career, Wade has authored or co-authored nearly 50 technical publications, including influential research on Critical Speed Yaw analysis. In this clip, he breaks down the "beauty and the danger" of the analysis and why it remains a reliable tool after decades of international testing.

Check out the full episode for additional gems on the importance of continuing education, navigating the "Jaguar in the Jungle" of expert testimony, the science behind the Drag Sled Wars, and more.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wade-bartlett-from-engineering-to-law-enforcement-critical/id1691744285?i=1000749337688

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/15ZBTAYuD5apQVfCmTj0RT

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlwLZ21MHeM

Show Notes and Transcript: https://lightpointdata.com/data-driven-bartlett

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