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Kevin Lewis January 24th, 2013 11:24 AM

Question about Filming a Deposition
 
When filming a legal deposition, is it typically a one camera shoot with the camera aimed at the person on the stand? Is it customary to also film the attorney asking the questions? What about audio? Do you typically use lapel mics on both the attorney and person on the stand or just one mic that picks up all the audio in the room? Any other tips would be appreciated.

Nate Haustein January 24th, 2013 11:49 AM

Re: Question about Filming a Deposition
 
The ones I have done usually just involve the person on the stand, though the attorney definitely needs to be heard clearly. I think one lav on the person on the stand and another lav on the attorney is optimal. If more than two people are talking, the second lav might be placed in a location to pick up as much of the sound as possible.

I point the camera at the person on the stand - the attorneys never seem to want to be seen on camera. Heard, but not seen. I haven't done too many, but this has been the case so far.

Just ask the attorney what they need.

Allan Black January 24th, 2013 12:42 PM

Re: Question about Filming a Deposition
 
Check whether you have to be qualified in pa, run a seach, there's heaps there ..

Video Deposition Court Reporting Philadelphia | National Videography

Cheers.

Chris Hurd January 24th, 2013 12:49 PM

Re: Question about Filming a Deposition
 
Back in the day when I was shooting them, the firm rule was that the deposed individual is the only personage to appear on-camera.

Kevin Lewis January 25th, 2013 09:58 AM

Re: Question about Filming a Deposition
 
Thanks for the input everyone, Allan, that link was helpful, thanks again.

James E. Thomas January 25th, 2013 10:41 PM

Re: Question about Filming a Deposition
 
Lots of good info here about depos.

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