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When you take a video deposition, you want to do more than record what the other person is saying. You want to create a quality video that you can use at trial if necessary.

Be Careful With the Microphone

One of the most important elements of a video deposition is the microphone. A microphone is essential for accurately capturing the speaker. Make sure that you set up the microphone so that it is directed at the speaker and is set up to minimize outside noise.

Be sure to keep papers and other items away from the microphone to minimize environmental sounds from the microphone. Minimize side sounds as much as possible.

If you need to have a private conversation during the deposition, turn the microphone off. Covering up the microphone is not an effective method for creating privacy. Your hand covering the microphone will create static in the video recording, and may not muffle your conversation all the way as you intend it to.

Use A Shield to Block Electronic Noise

Electronics are an essential part of everyday life, and it may not be realistic to turn off all the phones and computers in the area. Make sure that the videographer uses a shield that will eliminate electronic interference. This will allow phones, tablets, and laptops to be freely used during the deposition without reducing the quality of the video.

Add in Time for Looking at an Exhibit

When an exhibit is referenced in a deposition, you need to add in time for the videographer to pan over and capture the image. They may need to zoom in to capture a good shot of the exhibit.

Be sure to add in pause time for the videographer to capture the exhibit before resuming oral discussions. Make sure that the lawyers and the person being deposed all know to pause when an exhibit is referenced. This will allow the video to flow more smoothly and will ensure that the exhibit and the conversation are accurately captured.  

Take Some Breaks

Finally, the quality of your video can suffer if you don't add in breaks. Try to take a break every two hours or so. That will allow the videographer time to change out their tapes or discs and adjust the set-up to make sure that they continue to accurately capture the video. Making these adjustments during breaks, instead of stopping the flow of the deposition to switch out a tape, can make the entire deposition flow more smoothly.

To learn more, talk with a business such as Nashville's Media Services.