A deposition is an interview that is conducted under oath. Each party who is embroiled in a lawsuit may be deposed. Expert witnesses who may support evidence that is being presented during formal legal proceedings may also be required to provide a deposition. Many law firms rely upon the use of a video deposition and an official transcript for each case that is being tried.

The Discovery Process And Depositions

The discovery process is one of the first steps that is addressed during a legal matter. This process allows each party to receive information from the opposing party. Depositions, written statements, and documents that pertain to a case are collected and examined by each attorney and their respective client. A deposition may/may not be filmed. If a deposition isn't filmed, a court reporter will transcribe the questions and responses that are verbalized during a deposition.

A video deposition can be an invaluable tool that will ultimately prove a person's innocence or guilt. Unlike a deposition that relies solely upon the dialog that is stated, a video deposition will focus on the verbal inquires and responses and an individual's facial expressions and body movements.  A video deposition may be presented during a court hearing.

A Video Session

If you are involved in a legal matter and will ultimately be required to attend a court hearing, your attorney may request that you take part in a video deposition session. This session may be conducted in your attorney's office or from a remote location. A videographer will use a camera to capture visual and audio footage. The footage that is recorded may be edited. After this step is conducted, the transcription will be synchronized with the video recording.

You may be requested to wear a microphone. This type of microphone can be clipped to your neckline or a jacket pocket. It will amplify your voice during the recording, in the same way, that a large microphone would. Your lawyer may prep you, by advising you not to stare directly into the camera. You should wear formal clothing during the deposition and should avoid putting on a lot of makeup or wearing bold jewelry pieces that could be distracting.

A backdrop is often used during the recording of a deposition. A videographer may furnish one or your attorney may choose an area within their office that will be suitable. Because the entire interview will be filmed, colorful wall art and multi-colored wallpaper or paint products should not be present in the area that is directly behind where you will be seated. Additional lighting may be installed, prior to filming the deposition. To learn more information about attorney video depositions, reach out to a professional near you.