AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION AND ENGINEERING ANIMATION TO PRODUCE FIRST SET OF GUIDELINES FOR COMPUTER ANIMATION; CD-ROM will inform judges, lawyers of proper usage of courtroom animation.

AMES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 1996--Engineering Animation, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAII), and the Judicial Administrative Division Lawyers Conference of the American Bar Association (ABA) today announced the production and development of Computer Animation in the Courtroom -- A Primer CD-ROM. This premier interactive guide to computer animation usage in the courtroom will comprise pretrial, trial and post-trial phases as well as several examples of real-world cases.

"As the use of computer animation evidence in the courtroom increased in recent years, it became apparent to judges and attorneys alike that new rules and procedures were going to be needed to address the unique questions of admissibility raised by this new type of evidence," said Francis L. Bremson, chair of the Division's Lawyers' Conference of the ABA. "The Lawyers Conference of the JAD was a logical place for that dialogue to begin, as the Conference is a key forum within the ABA for bench-bar consideration of issues related to judicial administration and procedure."

Computer Animation in the Courtroom -- A Primer CD-ROM will be unveiled August 4 at the 1996 ABA Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Authors of the title will be on hand to demonstrate the CD-ROM's capabilities and to answer any questions. Annual Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the title at a special 20% discount during this meeting.

CD-ROM concept, content stems from ABA committee expertise

After the ABA's Lawyers' Conference concluded that guidelines were imperative, they organized a committee to plan how to effectively disseminate the information. Judges and lawyers from all over the country joined forces to form the Committee on the Use of Technically Sophisticated Evidence, which subsequently agreed that CD-ROM was the most logical choice for publication since it allowed the display of sample animation along with large volumes of text and case law. The CD-ROM was designed not only to teach, but also to serve as a resource for case preparation. In fact, text can be printed directly from within the program or from user-friendly independent word processing files which can be downloaded as models for pleadings and correspondence.

"With contributions from a broad mix of accomplished legal professionals, this CD-ROM will take users beyond bland textbook information to vivid real-world experiences," said Bremson. "Five case studies drawn from actual lawsuits will exemplify the computer animation process from the proposal stage through preparation, pre-trial and trial. Demonstrative aids from intellectual property, commercial, motor vehicle and environmental cases will be included, as well as actual animation footage that was used at= trial."

Price and Availability

Computer Animation in the Courtroom -- A Primer CD-ROM will retail for $125 for use on PC based systems. Orders will be processed directly through the Lawyers Conference at [phone]. About the ABA Judicial Administration Division Lawyers Conference

The Lawyers Conference is one of the six membership groups of the ABA's Judicial Administration Division. The Lawyers Conference provides a forum for lawyers and others interested in improving the administration of justice and collects, studies and disseminates information and recommendations to improve the court system.

About Engineering Animation, Inc.

Engineering Animation, Inc. (EAI), develops, produces and sells 3D animation products that address visualization, animation and graphics needs of its customers. EAI offers three interrelated product lines: 3D interactive software titles on CD-ROM; animation software currently on UNIX-based workstations; and custom 3D computer animations produced for commercial markets. EAI uses its proprietary 3D animation technology and its extensive library of computer generated animation assets to serve customers that demand realistic, high-quality 3D animations. With its technology center in Ames, Iowa, EAI also has offices in Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Portland, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, New York and Amsterdam.

CONTACT: Lana Rushing (EAI)

515/296-6699

or

Jeff Ignaszak (EAI)

515/296-6933

http://www.eai.com