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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