{"id":127,"date":"2025-10-16T22:18:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T22:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.professionallegalvideo.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2025-10-16T22:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T22:18:55","slug":"attorney-trial-tech-prep-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.professionallegalvideo.com\/blog\/attorney-trial-tech-prep-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Attorney\u2013Trial Tech Prep Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A courtroom trial technician can only execute as smoothly as the preparation they receive. Use this checklist before and during your trial to ensure seamless communication and presentation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before Trial<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finalize Exhibit List:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Number exhibits consistently.<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate duplicate or confusing labels.<\/li>\n<li>Deliver the final list to your technician in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide Digital Files:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Share exhibits in their final format (PDFs, videos, demonstratives).<\/li>\n<li>Use a single shared folder structure for easy access.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm all files open correctly on the technician\u2019s system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deliver Daily Outlines:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide witness outlines and planned exhibits at least 24 hours before use.<\/li>\n<li>Flag key demonstratives, deposition clips, or complex timelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify Critical Moments:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Rehearse high-stakes presentations with the technician.<\/li>\n<li>Walk through the timing of video clips, callouts, or document highlights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>During Trial<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use Clear Cues:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Refer to exhibits by exact numbers (\u201cExhibit 12\u201d) instead of vague phrases (\u201cthat document\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>For video, give specific clip IDs or timestamps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay in Sync:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish a discreet cueing system (hand signals, keywords).<\/li>\n<li>Stick to rehearsed timing whenever possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communicate Changes Quickly:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Notify the technician of witness order or exhibit changes as soon as they happen.<\/li>\n<li>Update digital files promptly to avoid confusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Post-Session Review<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Debrief Daily:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Review what went smoothly and what needs adjustment.<\/li>\n<li>Flag exhibits or clips that will carry over to the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update Materials:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide revised outlines for the following day.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm all exhibits used are logged correctly for the record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Treat your trial technician like a co-counsel on the technical side. 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