Under NCRA Standards for Video Depositions, what minimum number of microphones must a legal videographer use at all times during a deposition?
Video Audio Equipment
Question · Easy
The three required lavaliere microphones in a standard video deposition setup are assigned to which participants?
A balanced XLR microphone cable is preferred over an unbalanced connection in a deposition because it primarily provides which benefit?
Question · Medium
Under NCRA Standard #20, what type of audio mixer must the videographer use, and what minimum capability must it have?
Before the test recording, NCRA Standard #21 requires the videographer to calibrate the audio mixer and the audio input levels of the recording devices using what method?
Question · Hard
NCRA Standard #18 addresses automatic audio gain circuits on video equipment. How must they be configured?
Under NCRA Standard #3, the camera lens used to record depositions must have an optical zoom of at least what focal-length ratio?
NCRA Standard #2 specifies that the tripod used to support the camera during a deposition shall be of which type?
NCRA Standard #6 permits any video format for recording a deposition, but only on what condition?
Under NCRA Standard #7, the primary video recording device used at a deposition must be equipped with what audio feature?
On a stereo-capable recorder, how does NCRA Standard #17 direct that audio be recorded during a deposition?
In the deposition audio signal chain, what is the correct order of the components a microphone signal passes through?
NCRA Standard #8 requires the videographer to provide the court reporter with what?
Why does NCRA Standard #10 direct that the camera's video gain boost circuits be set to the 0 dB or off position except in special circumstances?
How does the videographer continuously confirm during recording that the picture being captured is correct, per NCRA Standard #43?
Per NCRA Standard #44, how must the videographer monitor the audio throughout the deposition?
Under NCRA Standard #4, what is the maximum recording time per recording media file for a deposition, absent a contrary stipulation, rule, order, or notice?
NCRA Standard #39 requires the videographer to interrupt the proceedings and give the end-of-recording-media warning at what point?
Per NCRA Standard #61, high-definition deposition recordings should be delivered at which resolutions with a frame rate no lower than the stated minimum?
What is the primary purpose of phantom power supplied through an XLR connection in a deposition audio setup?
Per NCRA Standard #23, at what height should the camera lens barrel be positioned relative to the deponent?
Deposition Setup
NCRA Standard #14 directs the videographer to arrange equipment and seating to facilitate which view of the deponent during both direct and cross-examination?
Under NCRA Standard #24, the videographer must position the camera to provide a clear view of all of the following EXCEPT:
NCRA Standard #12 instructs the videographer to mask out or eliminate backlight. What problem does uncontrolled backlight create?
Per NCRA Standard #13, ancillary lighting should be arranged using which methods to keep the deponent looking natural?
NCRA Standard #15 requires the camera to be white balanced before the test recording. Against what light source must the white balance be set?
NCRA Standard #29 sets a quality benchmark for the audio portion of the test recording. What minimum recording level above noise must it demonstrate?
NCRA Standards #26 and #27 require a test recording before the deposition begins. What must the videographer do with that test recording?
Under NCRA Standard #36, what must the videographer tell participants about their mobile devices before recording?
NCRA Standard #40 addresses microphone placement on participants. What objective governs where each microphone is placed?
NCRA Standard #9 requires the videographer to evaluate light levels against the camera's minimum illumination requirement and then do what if the room is too dark?
NCRA Standard #34 governs camera movement during a deposition. How must zoom and pan be executed?
Under NCRA Standard #41, when must the videographer set the audio mixer levels for each participant?
Per NCRA Standard #25, what should the videographer do with the foreground and background of the deposition frame?
NCRA Standard #35 requires the videographer to inquire about exhibits before recording starts. Why is this advance inquiry important for the setup?
FRCP Rule 30(b)(5)(B) imposes a requirement that overlaps directly with the videographer's framing and lighting duties. What does it prohibit?
Legal Procedure
Under FRCP Rule 30(b)(3)(A), which party must state the method of recording the testimony, and where?
FRCP Rule 30(b)(5)(A) requires the officer to begin the deposition with an on-the-record statement. Which set of items must that opening statement include?
For a nonstenographically recorded deposition, FRCP Rule 30(b)(5)(B) requires the officer to repeat certain identifying items at the beginning of each unit of the recording medium. Which items?
At the end of a deposition, FRCP Rule 30(b)(5)(C) requires the officer to state on the record that the deposition is complete and to set out what?
FRCP Rule 30(d)(1) limits the length of a deposition. What is the default limit absent a stipulation or court order?
Under FRCP Rule 30(c)(2), how are objections handled during a deposition?
FRCP Rule 30(b)(4) allows the parties to stipulate, or the court to order, that a deposition be taken how, which the videographer must be prepared to support?
FRCP Rule 30(b)(3)(B) lets a party who did not notice the deposition designate an additional recording method. Who bears the expense of that additional record?
Before recording, NCRA Standard #30 requires the videographer to inquire about, and Standard #31 to determine the existence and nature of, what?
Under NCRA Standard #38, what must the videographer do when any one counsel requests to go on the record?
NCRA Standard #48 addresses disputes over going off the record. If counsel disagree about whether to go off the record, what must the videographer do?
NCRA Standard #39(a) lists situations requiring the videographer to interrupt the proceedings. Which of the following is one such situation?
Loading more…