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    What are video depositions?

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    How impactful is video testimony?

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    What type of law firms recommend video depositions?

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    Why do experienced law firms use video in the courtroom?

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    Where would be a suitable location for filming video testimony?

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    What credentials do you need to become a certified legal videographer?

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    Can you set up virtual depositions in any requested location?

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    What corporate video services do you provide?

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    Why is video testimony so powerful?

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    How should an attorney prepare their witness for a video deposition?

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    Can a witness refuse to have their testimony videoed during a deposition?

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    Does a videographer replace a court reporter at a deposition?

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    Can video testimony replace live testimony in court?

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    Are deposition videos allowed to be edited?

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    What is synchronizing and how is it used in the courtroom?

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    Can documents be shared and viewed in the video?

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    How do you deliver the videos?

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    How can we show video at trial?

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Do’s and Don’ts of Video Depositions

  • Do carefully select your location. Choose a room large enough to house the videographer’s equipment and with the right amount of lighting that won’t create shadows or a glare while recording.
  • Do have your witness look neat, well-groomed, and dressed in clothing that looks put-together.
  • Do instruct your witness to make eye contact with the person questioning them, not with the camera.
  • Do practice with your witness on camera before the deposition begins.
  • Don’t record in front of reflective backgrounds like windows or mirrors.
  • Don’t have your witness dress in black or white, as those colors disrupt camera exposure, or in busy-looking clothing and flashy jewelry.
  • Don’t interrupt your witness or the opposing counsel.
  • Don’t keep your microphone on when conferring with your witness off the record.