Legal video has expanded exponentially as litigators have seen what a proven, influential tool video evidence can be. Litigators increasingly call on videographers to assist with their cases in a multitude of ways. With over 50 years of combined legal video experience, Prolumina’s videographers understand exactly what you need from your video, be it a deposition or medical examination, witness preparation, site inspection, or anything in between. Our duplication staff can get you copies in multiple formats with the quickest turnaround times in the region, whether ordered the day of the deposition or on the eve of trial.
Video Depositions
Video depositions are used to discover information relevant to litigation, and to preserve testimony / preserve live evidence for use at trial. Deposition testimony is crucial when determining who knew what and when. Because of their incredible value and utility, video depositions are quickly becoming the rule rather than the exception.
The use of video allows you and your jury to see the witness’ demeanor and body language and hear their tone of voice in addition to reading their transcript. At times, the witness’ reactions to specific questions can be far more compelling than the actual answers given. Studies have shown the majority of communication (between 60 and 70%) happens non-verbally so video is crucial to getting the whole picture of what the witness really means to say. Video depositions capture every nuance and non-verbal cue and make for compelling and engaging trial evidence. A high quality legal video deposition has impact on a jury and witness’ testimony at deposition is exactly the same as testifying in a court room before the jury.
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• Expert witnesses Once captured, your deposition video can be synchronized to the transcript making the video fully searchable for creating clips from designations or removing objections. Clips can be imported into PowerPoint for opening and closing arguments and the Digital Video Transcript can be imported into trial presentation software. Depositions are one-shot deals… they are critical events which can’t be redone. Prolumina recognizes the two key factors needed to guarantee the quality and value of your video deposition. The witness must be seen, clearly and without distraction, and the lawyers and the witness must be heard clearly, without distortion. That’s why we use videographers with over 8 years of experience behind the camera and uni-directional microphones in addition to table microphones. |
Video Documentation
Video is especially useful to document current conditions or an existing time or place as by the time a case gets to trial, things may have changed dramatically. We are experts in our documentation services and rigorous about our chain of custody and archival practices so you can rely on getting and maintaining the visual information you need for your case.
Video Production
With in-house processing, our certified technicians provide professional, expedited and reliable service, coupled with technical support post-production. Using the most advanced technology, our experienced legal videographers deliver your deposition in any media format, including CD, DVD, iPod, VHS and direct hard-drive deposit; this gives you access anywhere, anytime. In addition, high-resolution digital imaging takes video depositions to the next level. Video and voice files are provided in a format playable on any home or office computer, including mobile devices.
Video Services
We provide a host of video production services designed to meet your needs.
Video Services:
- Video to Transcript Synchronization
- Editing and Duplications
- Professional Certified Legal Videography
- “Day-in-the-life” Videos
- Documentaries
- Independent Medical Examinations (IME’s) and settlement videos
- Post Production Technical Support
- Video Demonstrations For Product Liability Litigation
