For lawyers who are beginning to incorporate technology into their courtroom presentations, the evidence camera is often a starting point. This popular piece of equipment is easy-to-use, reliable, and effective. In The Evidence Camera, part of NITA's EasyTech Series, Deanne C. Siemer and Frank D. Rothschild introduce the evidence camera and explain how to operate it in the courtroom. Siemer and Rothschild present methods and techniques for civil and criminal cases. They cover the kinds of exhibits and illustrative aids best used with an evidence camera and include a comprehensive section on potential objections to electronic displays. The book also describes other courtroom technology equipment and how to decide what is best for a particular kind of case. The Evidence Camera looks at how this equipment impacts preliminary matters, jury selection, preliminary jury instructions, opening statements, working with witnesses, closing arguments, and acceptance by the court. The book provides the names of various vendors who sell this device, the specifications of their versions, and also spells out and rates many of the optional features. Readers require no prior knowledge of electronics, video cameras, or cabling beyond what is explained in the book.
For lawyers who are beginning to incorporate technology into their courtroom presentations, the evidence camera is often a starting point. This popular piece of equipment is easy-to-use, reliable, and effective. In The Evidence Camera, part of NITA's EasyTech Series, Deanne C. Siemer and Frank D. Rothschild introduce the evidence camera and explain how to operate it in the courtroom. Siemer and Rothschild present methods and techniques for civil and criminal cases. They cover the kinds of exhibits and illustrative aids best used with an evidence camera and include a comprehensive section on potential objections to electronic displays. The book also describes other courtroom technology equipment and how to decide what is best for a particular kind of case. The Evidence Camera looks at how this equipment impacts preliminary matters, jury selection, preliminary jury instructions, opening statements, working with witnesses, closing arguments, and acceptance by the court. The book provides the names of various vendors who sell this device, the specifications of their versions, and also spells out and rates many of the optional features. Readers require no prior knowledge of electronics, video cameras, or cabling beyond what is explained in the book.