Protect your case in Court with Legal Video Documentation

While legal videography is not new, it is becoming more prevalent.  There are several types of video applications that can be used.  There is also a certain protocol and specific requirements that the videographer must be aware of so that this tool is not thrown out in court.  Insurance companies are learning the value of video tools as well.  Using video is not only a precautionary measurement, it is also a document that prevents malpractice suits and displays safety.   We currently have 3 Videographers on our team that have gone through the certification through the National Court Reporters Association.
The certification is highly important but not a requirement in the state of California.  However, if you don't want to take the risk of getting your video impeached then it's best to stick with the professionals that understand how to do the correct documentation.
There are several video documentations.   Settlement Documentation, Depositions,  Site Inspections, Wrongful Death,  Day in the life, Accident Reconstruction, and Estate Tours are some of the most common.   Settlement Videos are a dramatic representation of a person's life before and after an injury has occurred.  Depositions are pretty self explanatory however, they can benefit a case even if the interviewee is not located in the same area.  Day in Life videos show the person's life from the time they wake up til the time they retire to sleep.  Although these videos are admissible in court, the courts required very strict guidelines as to how these documents are created.   Wrongful death videos are focused more on the family and the loss they are experiencing due to the death of a loved one.  All these videos should be done with a certified videographer.
Certified Legal Video Specialist or CLVS obtain extended training and are only certified through the National Association of Court Reporters.  These individuals are the only ones that should be doing video for legal purposes.  In many cases they will give a letter of authentication and will place the video with the production company.  The Videos are not edited typically and the tapes are placed in a sealed envelope with the letter of authentication.   This should be a standard procedure that the videographer does to make this a true legal document.
Eve Grey Productions L.L.C.  currently has 3 videographers that carry this certification.  We insure that the videos are done with the highest quality and the highest integrity.  For further questions regarding these types of videos check us out at www.evegrey.com or contact us directly.