Computer display options change constantly and the number of port options on most laptops have become more limited in recent years. Originally, VGA was the only choice for external displays, with resolution options that were not optimal for displaying evidence in the courtroom. Over the years both VGA output resolutions and laptop screen resolutions have ..
Author : Roger Holtzen
Laser projectors are a relatively new type of projector available for trial presentation. As illustrated below, this type of projector uses a single laser in laser-phosphor technology or individual red green and blue lasers to produce full color projection. Either design allows laser projectors to generate a larger wavelength of light resulting in a color ..
Equipment List for Courtroom Without Equipment Setups Following is a list of equipment that is typically installed in a courtroom that has NO presentation system: LCD monitors for Judge, Witness, Plaintiff Counsel table, Defense Counsel table. LCD projector Projection Screen Switcher Document Camera Speakers Additional optional equipment: Wireless microphones Optional monitors of varying ..
Court Order to Bring in Additional Equipment Many courts require that the trial team get the judge to sign a court order that allows the trial team and/or the trial presentation consultant to bring in presentation equipment. It is advisable to check with the court to see if court orders are required. Make sure the ..
Equipment List for Courtrooms With Existing Equipment Setups Following is a list of equipment that is typically found in a courtroom with a pre-installed presentation system: LCD monitors for Judge, Witness, Plaintiff Counsel table, Defense Counsel table. LCD projector Projection Screen Touchscreen Annotation Device Switcher Scaler Document Camera VCR/DVD player Speakers Additional pre-installed ..
Touchscreen Annotation Monitor Many courtrooms have Touchscreen Annotation monitors located at the podium and in the witness stand. These devices allow the litigator and/or the witness to draw arrows, draw lines or highlight directly on the image that is being presented. Prior to the trial, take time to learn where all the selections are located ..
Laser Pointers Laser pointers are used in presentations to focus the audience on specific areas/items on the screen. By pushing a button the presenter places a color dot on the surface of the presentation screen. Suggestions for using laser pointers. Use the pointer sparingly. Practice trying to hold the pointer so it doesn’t shake on ..
Some attorneys like to have control of the PowerPoint presentation for openings and closings. There are a host of PowerPoint remote “clickers” that will allow the presenter to click through slides with the push of a button anywhere in the courtroom (some litigators like to walk around during the presentation). Most clickers use blue-tooth to ..
Electronic Exhibit Stickers When offering evidence at trial, the first step is to have the evidence marked for identification and placed under the court’s custody. In the distant past, the process of marking an exhibit often occurred at the time the witness was first asked about the evidence. This caused the flow of the ..