Certified Legal Video Services in Calgary and Edmonton, Canada

Independent Reporters (IR), provides certified legal video services in Calgary, Edmonton, and other locations in the province. Providing legal videography is a specialized field and knowing the requirements of what is needed for the market is very specialized. This is why we use our own in-house team members that are extremely experienced in providing services for legal environments.

With the ever-increasing number of depositions held in Alberta, IR made the decision in 2005 to invest in our own in-house legal video team. By having an in-house Certified Legal Video Specialist, our clients in Canada and the United States have the assurance of using a legal videographer that will get the job done right.  While other firms in our area hire local video companies with little or no legal experience, IR provides you with a certified and experienced legal video technician that is trained to NCRA standards.

Why a Certified Legal Videographer, CLVS?
So, really, what could go wrong with shooting a video of a witness? Many things, and you may not find out until it is too late and you are provided with a video that is of poor quality. Various items such as unclear poor audio, unwanted background and distracting images behind your witness or improper framing can negatively affect the quality and impact of your video. You need a professional to set the stage prior to the arrival of the participants to ensure an effective and professional video product that can be used effectively in the future.

Our videographers have shot thousands of hours of depositions and related legal video services. Each job we provide for our clients is as important to us as it is to you because we understand the importance of why you hired us to provide legal video services to your case. Physicians or experts can charge upwards of $1,000 per hour for their attendance to provide testimony. When you called upon the best for your case, make sure you have the best legal video services to make sure it is done right. Our videographers follow a standard protocol to guarantee a high-quality finished product. Look to Independent Reporters for all of your legal videography needs for depositions, examinations under oath, day-in-the-life vignettes, or witness examinations.

Delivery Time
Our standard delivery is 7 working days. Expedited delivery, same day, next day is also available, if requested.

IR Legal Videographer Service
Calgary and Edmonton Independent Reporters is the only firm in Alberta, British Columbia, or Saskatchewan to have a Certified Video Legal Specialist, CLVS in-house.

Delivery Method
Standard delivery is a MPEG file and available for download from our servers. If you do wish, we can also export and provide the files on a flash drive.

Supported Formats
HD DVD, MPEG.
Synchronized transcript with exhibit linking.

IR Legal Video Protocol
We arrive at least an hour in advance to allow ample set-up time and troubleshooting. When scheduling your job, please keep this in mind as this time is needed to ensure all equipment is working properly and the environment is correctly set. Each location is different and this set-up time allows our videographer to assess the lighting conditions, seating arrangements, and other room ambiances that may affect the quality of the video. We work with the nuances of the room to allow us to provide and produce the highest quality video possible. You will notice that our equipment set-up is neat and professional, with microphone wires taped under the table and not strewn across the tabletop. We also use a neutral backdrop that allows a professional image on the playback. Audio levels and framing of the deponent and/or exhibits are constantly monitored throughout the proceeding.

Our videographers have been specially trained and adhere to Certified Legal Video Specialist guidelines and principles to make sure your video playbacks are professional in appearance, clear, and audible. The quality of the end product, the file you play in court is dependent upon the skill and experience of your videographer. The videographers at IR are pros in every respect. The backdrops we use make witnesses and exhibits stand out on playback monitors. Broadcast quality lapel mikes and cameras ensure that our services consistently deliver clear sound and sharp images. This ensures a high-quality output to specific video formats for the legal industry