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Deposition Tips
Here are some
of our suggestions designed to help your clients look their best during
their videotaped deposition:
Clothing:
- Avoid small patterns, stripes, or checks
to eliminate a rainbow or shimmering effect
- Wear Neutral tones
- Come as if you were walking into court
Framing:
- Subject is shot head and shoulders with
the witness looking slightly off to the side at the deposing attorney
Background:
- Use a backdrop
- No activity behind the witness
- No lighting behind the deponent
Visual Aids:
- Be concise
- Mark exhibits off camera
- Bring models, charts, diagrams, photos or
anything that will help illustrate your point
- Given the video literacy of audiences, most
viewers expect to see or hear something new at least every few minutes
Minimum Room
Size:
- Smaller spaces can pose challenges due to
the size required by the camera, backdrop, and other equipment
If possible a conference room is best
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