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  • What is Legal Videography?

    Becoming certified and NCRA membership The CLVS certification process is comprised of three steps. Candidates must attend an online workshop and pass both a written and a production exam. For more information about the certification process, including upcoming dates and registration fees, visit the CLVS Certification page. Anyone who has been certified by the Association as a legal video spec…

    Categories: Professionals, Legal Videographers

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    Videorecording the Interpreted Deposition

    Robert MacTavish If English is not spoken by a deponent, an interpreter will be brought in to participate in the deposition. An experienced legal videographer can set up keeping the interest of all parties in mind. Shooting the deposition across the table rather than down the length of the table works well in this situation. The reporter, at the end of the table, will be between the attorney aski…

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    Starting a Video Production Business: Mistakes People Make

    If you are just starting your own video business, we want you to know some of the pitfalls to avoid. Even if you are experienced, read the list of the eight biggest mistakes made when people start video production companies and see if you have made any of these mistakes. They focus too much on equipment and focus too little on technique. These days anyone can get digital video equipment, but …

    Categories: Legal Videographers, Professionals

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    Beware of the Background Noise!

    Tom Liebmann I have to admit that the first time I encountered this phenomenon, I didn't bring it to the attention of my client. We were at a doctor's office in a center city high-rise, and I was set up and ready to go after running a successful test of my video equipment. When all the parties entered the room and were ready to start, I began to read the introduction. Everything was smooth until …

    Categories: Legal Videographers, Professionals

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    Don't Forget Your Lighting Kit

    Tom Liebmann Even though most offices are brightly lit, and new technology provides cameras that are excellent in low-light situations, I hope all video operators are including a lighting system in their deposition kits. When I put together my first kit 12 years ago, I purchased a Lowell Tota-Light that still works today. In addition, I have bought more to include in each kit I've put together. M…

    Categories: Legal Videographers, Professionals