[ExTxMarine]

If that's the case then the animation is effectively Zimmerman's testimony and therefore cannot be admitted unless Zimmerman is put on the stand and allowed to be cross-examined.

Incorrect!

The prosecution has already played the video taped questioning of Zimmerman from the night of his "detainment," and he is under NO requirement to take the stand.

[longtermmemmory]

Q: Mr. Expert is there anything that could help you describe these events.

A: yes.

Q: what would that be?

A: a animation of the events

Q: what would an animation reflect?

a; The events described in the documents and depositions and autoposy report.

and so on. Once the foundation is laid the animation comes in.