There are many different reasons why you might want to consult a court record during or after litigation proceedings. Transcripts provide essential information that is important to have access to, but it can be challenging to sort through hours of transcribed proceedings to find the information that you need. Looking back on video of testimony or playing it back to a jury for reference can be more convenient and effective than simply citing a recorded transcript. In addition, you can utilize video to present evidence and depose witnesses.
Having both a legal videographer and a court reporter in Phoenix, AZ allows you to incorporate multiple forms of media into your court proceedings. There are many ways that you can benefit from working with a court reporter and legal videographer during the litigation process, from deposition to trial:
- Reconstruction videos: In cases involving accidents with vehicles, reconstruction videos are a powerful tool. You can use this kind of visual and audio reconstruction to demonstrate the particulars of an incident to the jury in a format that is easy to visualize and understand.
- Multimedia messages: Using video presentations can be a powerful way to communicate a message to a courtroom. Through images and sound, you can create a presentation that stands out to the court and effectively communicates information. Many studies have demonstrated that people can more accurately and vividly recall information that was presented in an audio and visual format than information presented in an audio-only format.
- Remote depositions: In some cases, you won’t be able to get witnesses to testify in person because of geographical or logistical limitations. In these situations, video depositions allow you to record all of the essential information that you need without tackling the logistics of trying to meet a witness in person. Quality deposition video and audio can be transcribed by a court reporter and presented like regular testimony.
- Character testimony: Many people feel nervous giving testimony in front of a courtroom, which may cause them to slur their speech, fidget or misspeak. These behaviors can make testimony difficult to understand. They can also take a toll on credibility, and may even cause a witness to appear dishonest. When a witness can give testimony in front of a camera instead of a full courtroom, it helps curb nervousness and can provide the court with a more accurate representation of the character and mannerisms of a witness.
Using video depositions and testimony can increase courtroom engagement and minimize witness nervousness. At Bartelt | Nix Reporting, LLC, we can help you capture video depositions with synchronized transcription for a comprehensive recording and transcript. Since 1972, we have been helping clients who are looking for service from a legal videographer or court reporter in Phoenix, AZ. Regardless of what specific services you are looking for, we would be happy to help you with all of your videography and court reporting needs. Contact us today to find out more about what we can do for you!