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Video for Ontario
Trial Lawyers
- Questions and Answers -
by Lorne
VanderDussen, P.Eng.
What Geographical
area does ARK 3 service?
Most of our clients have been located in the Province of
Ontario, however Ark 3 will go where needed "Have cameras, will
travel!"
How much does a
video cost?
It depends on the amount of time spent on the project. ARK 3
charges per hour spent on the project. The amount of
travel, number of interviews and editing required would all
impact the bottom line. The cost can range from $250.00 to
$10,000.00 with most costing from $1,500.00 to $5,000.00.
What kind of
results can I expect from a video settlement aid?
A Video Settlement Brochure has
been described as
"A Legal Guided Missile" by Don Keenan.
Please note that some of his information is dated as Digital
format cameras and video tape are now producing the highest
quality videos possible, not 3/4" video tape).
Video settlement aids are fairly new to Canadian trial lawyer
negotiation strategy, however they have been used more
extensively in the U.S. where Image Resources Inc. (an Indiana
based Video production firm) reports that 92% of "tough cases"
for which they produced a video settlement brochure resulted in
a settlement.
Sounds great, what
is ARK 3 Media Productions?
ARK 3 Media Productions is a company serving Ontario Trial
Lawyers and their expert witnesses through the production of
high impact, cost effective video productions for use in
personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability
cases. ARK 3 is pleased to take on the responsibility of
pre and postproduction duties leaving the lawyer free to
pursue other activities.
ARK 3 is pleased to offer their valued clients the best in
professional video production through the use of broadcast
quality, industry leading Digital Video Cameras and completely
digital non-linear editing for the ultimate in postproduction
flexibility. The reasonable rates charged by ARK 3 put
professional videos within reach of all trial lawyers. ARK
3 also supports their customers by providing script writing,
producing, directing, lighting, sound recording, voice over,
editing and video tape duplication services.
It is often advisable to begin documentation of a case
immediately; ARK 3 is available for rapid response to accident
scenes, hospitals, physiotherapy clinics or any other location
that legal counsel deems appropriate.
What experience
does ARK 3 have?
Lorne VanderDussen is a Professional Engineer with 22 years
experience in video production including a college diploma in
Television Broadcasting. ARK 3 has shot,
directed, edited and been involved with the studio crews of
local news casts, public service announcements and public
affairs programming. Lorne has also shot, directed,
narrated and edited many videos for clients in industry.
If my female client
would feel more comfortable with a female videographer would ARK
3 be able to accommodate her request?
Yes, Diane VanderDussen is a competent videographer with many
years' experience.
Can ARK 3 edit my
video tapes including inserting titles and special effects?
Yes
Why should I choose ARK 3
Media Productions?
Ark 3 uses the best equipment available for acquisition and
production of legal video presentations. State of the art
3 chip digital video camera combined with skillful industry
leading digital non linear editing result in powerful and
persuasive video productions. The use of two cameras
during video shoots allows for greater creativity in shooting
(including stunning close ups) and editing resulting in a more
polished, professional final product.
ARK 3
uses Sony 3 chip digital camcorders, the incredibly sharp image
and CD quality
sound recording leave consumer grade cameras in the dust.
These cameras also
offer the following features:
The use of a lavaliere (tie clip) microphone and auxiliary
lighting where appropriate ensure that a crisp, sharp picture
and clean, clear sound are recorded every time.
EDITING using an industry leading digital non linear
editing system has many advantages:
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Complete
flexibility in editing including creative transitions,
titling, and special effects.
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Motion effects to
slow down complex actions.
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Frame capture
from video. Any frame can be captured and printed for
further analysis or courtroom presentation (overhead
projection or enlargement).
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Inclusion of
client supplied video and photographs.
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Creative use of
character generation to reinforce video content.
What other
services does ARK 3 provide?
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Audio and video
support for hearings, focus groups and courtroom
presentations.
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Still
photography.
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Video to DVD
transfers.
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International Video transfer
(PAL, Secam etc.)
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