There may be instances when counsel, opposing counsel, or the court have requested that the on-screen display of demonstratives, exhibits with live mark-ups, or other types of visual information be recorded digitally. If this is requested, a device known as a “video capture device” can be added to the courtroom equipment setup. Video capture devices ..
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Camera Framing For video depositions, how closely the videographer zooms in on the witness can have a positive or negative impact on how a jury/judge will perceive the witness. Most state and federal code sections regarding video depositions require the videographer to record in a “neutral” manner. A medium shot should be used. This will ..
Camera Angles For video depositions, camera angles can have a positive or negative impact on how a jury/judge will perceive the witness. Most state and federal code sections regarding video depositions require the videographer to record in a “neutral” manner. The video camera should be close to eye-level with the witness. This is a neutral ..
Bench Trial: In a bench trial there is no jury. A judge will listen to all the evidence, rule on objections and ultimately decide the outcome of the case. For a bench trial, presentation technology requirements can differ compared to a jury trial. Work with your trial presentation consultant to determine which type of equipment ..
Bandwidth The term bandwidth in a trial technology setting refers to the maximum rate of data transfer across the internet to a war room or trial site. In more common terms, litigation teams can consider bandwidth as the download speed available to the team. With many firms relying on virtual remote desktops like Citrix, internet ..
Aspect Ration The ratio of the width to the height of an image or screen. It is commonly expressed as two numbers separated by a colon, as in 16:9 or 4:3. Courtroom systems can display in either high definition widescreen (16:9) or standard definition (4:3). Older courtrooms may still be using standard definition projectors ..
Projection Screens There are various types of projection screens that can be utilized in the court room. Following are typical examples. Tripod screen – three legged screen with adjustable heights and various widths. Pull-up screen – This type of screen is either set on a table or on the floor. A pull-up screen (Dalite Insta-Theatre ..
Video Formats The term video format encompasses the two separate concepts of codec and container. What is a codec? Raw digital video and audio requires an tremendous amount of storage space. In order to make video manageable, a type of video software known as a codec has been created. The term codec is a mashup ..
Courtroom Internet MIFI devices – When the courtroom does not provide a WIFI signal for internet connectivity, a trial team or trial presentation consultant will bring a MIFI device into the courtroom which uses cell phone connectivity to provide internet access to the team. MIFI devices can provide 1-10 internet connections and range in quality ..
LCD Projector An LCD projector is a type of projector that passes light through 3 liquid crystal display color panels. LCD projectors generally can have a long lamp life, and the bulbs can be very bright. In addition, LCD projectors are compatible with zoom lenses and lens shifts which make them well suited for very ..