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Video deposition recording is the most common use of digital litigation technology and commonly the first phases of comprehensive digital trial preparation. Digital video depositions serve as a legal record of deponent speech patterns, nervous movements, and visual expressions that would otherwise be lost. This digital video record can be used in conjunction with trial exhibits to enhance arguments and persuade jurors.

In many states the Civil Code of Procedure (CA Section 2025) strictly prohibits attorneys from verbally describing a deponent’s attitude or demeanor as part of the official court record. This leaves video deposition playback as the only way to legally record these important physical mannerisms and nuances.

There are three primary reasons to digitally record a deposition: to lock people into their testimony during discovery and before extensive legal coaching, to preview what the opposition has to argue, and/or to experience a small "mock trial," that is to see how a witness might conduct themselves before a judge or jury.

Depositions can’t always be recorded in a comfortable boardroom so Legalsized consultants are trained to efficiently record in numerous environments, from nursing homes to hotel rooms. Legalsized consultants are specifically trained to blend into the background, working in relative silence ensuring the proceedings are not disrupted.

Video depositions are important as communication studies have shown that 85% of human knowledge is absorbed visually, making video indispensable to memory retention. Jury recollection of testimony and arguments fade quickly, but visual aid TRIPLES memory retention. Individuals need only one experience to understand the distinct difference between the monotony of an attorney reading the testimony of a deponent from a transcript versus the persuasive power of playing the digital video deposition of the deponent in the flesh.

Video depositions can depict deponents in a more relaxed, pre-trial state. Depositions are traditionally a function of the discovery process. The out-of-the-courtroom environment lends itself to more relaxed emotions and un-coached answers to questions. However, the deposition carries the same stipulations and legal ramifications of trial. When used during cross examination, deposition video can discredit a deponent by impeaching the testimony of even a well coached witness.

Video depositions have slowly become standard practice in today's legal industry, but one major problem remains: there are no concrete standard industry practices. Legalsized standardization ensures clients a professional and efficient operation every time. Legalsized consultants record with high definition digital recording devices for maximum formatting flexibility ranging from VHS to HDVD.

Video depositions are undeniably a critical part of the modern discovery and trial process. To often these video records are not recorded optimally and thus never reach their full evidentiary potential. Legalsized Inc. was founded to provide firms with specialists capable of efficiency, quality, and professionalism every time. “Tip the scales” in your favor.

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