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Set Up Your Platform Access
Remote depositions rise or fall on preparation done before anyone appears on screen. Confirm which platform will be used and that every participant has the correct link, meeting credentials, and any required software installed in advance.
Log in at least once before the day of the deposition. First-time users often need to approve permissions, update an application, or clear a firewall, and those steps should never happen live on the record.
- Confirm the platform and meeting link
- Install and update software ahead of time
- Test your login and camera permissions
- Know who to contact for technical help
Audio Comes First
Clear audio matters more than anything else, because the reporter must capture every word for the record. A headset with a dedicated microphone almost always outperforms built-in laptop audio.
Choose a quiet room, silence notifications, and ask others in your space to avoid interruptions. If several people share one location, use a single microphone and take turns speaking rather than talking over one another.
Video and Lighting
Position your camera at eye level and sit with a light source in front of you, not behind. A plain background keeps attention on the testimony and avoids distraction.
Prepare Your Exhibits
Decide before the session how exhibits will be introduced. Most platforms allow screen sharing or a dedicated exhibit tool, and some firms distribute exhibits through a secure link in advance.
- Organize exhibits in the order you expect to use them
- Confirm the sharing method with the reporter
- Have digital copies open and ready
- Keep a numbered index for quick reference
Tell the reporter your marking convention so exhibits are captured consistently in the record.
Plan for the Unexpected
Even reliable connections fail. Have a backup ready so a dropped signal does not derail the proceeding.
Keep a phone number for dial-in audio and a mobile hotspot within reach. Agree in advance on what everyone will do if the witness or a participant loses connection, so the group can pause and resume calmly.
- Secondary internet source such as a hotspot
- Dial-in number for audio-only backup
- Charged devices and power nearby
- An agreed plan for reconnecting
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