Also called: Deposition Videographer, Certified Legal Video Specialist
Films sworn testimony (depositions) and evidence for lawsuits, following strict rules so the video can be shown in court.
A legal videographer sets up cameras and microphones in a conference room, records a witness being questioned for hours, keeps exact time stamps, and syncs the video with the transcript. Some also film accident scenes or 'day in the life' videos for injury cases.
Often freelance per job. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Video production skills plus a legal video certification (e.g., NCRA CLVS).
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Film & Video Production, Broadcasting.
Growing about average. Remote depositions have changed but not ended demand.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Remote depositions record themselves on video platforms; on-site certified videographers stay for key cases, but less work.
Classes: Video production class, Photography, Theater tech, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4031.
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