Court reporting / Why Film your Deposition?

A legal video deposition is key in the court reporting process, it helps capture a jury’s attention and increases your case’s credibility in ways beyond depositions with a transcript alone. Although sworn statements carry weight for a jury, a video deposition can be substantially more effective in court cases.

Inexpensive and Uncomplicated Technology
One of the main benefits of using videos in the courtroom is that the technology is inexpensive and can be managed easily. The visual aspect is compelling as well, especially on the big screen.

Strong Form of Acceptable Evidence
Judges and Jury  like videos as they convey information immediately. Video is a reliable form of evidence if your state allows video depositions.

Accurate Preservation of Testimony.

The videotaped deposition accurately preserves the testimony of the witness, the majority of the natural communication process of two face to face people is non-verbal.  A visual recording captures what a transcript cannot.

Vague and Obscure Answers are reduced.

The use of video during a deposition eliminates vague answers, the deposed believes that he or she is actually speaking to a judge or jury, and thus more inclined to give straightforward answers.  

Witnesses’ Activities Captured on film.

In many depositions, witnesses are asked to act out events or to be physically expressive.  Sometimes they are asked to give demonstrations or asked to draw sketches of scenes, these activities are preserved completely in the videotape deposition.