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Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS)

National Court Reporters Association

Certification

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The Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) is designed for legal videographers to showcase proficiency in video deposition practices. The CLVS program sets and enforces standards for competency in the capture, utilization, and retention of legal video and promotes awareness of these standards within the legal marketplace. Legal videographers partner with court reporters to ensure the integrity of both the video of legal proceedings and the official transcript.

Cost

Online Member: $350 Nonmember: $450 CLVS Production exam and Hands-on training Member: $325 Nonmember: $425Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Who is eligible for the CLVS certification? Videographers who wish to develop proficiency in legal video deposition practices. Is the CLVS Certification a good fit for me? Strong candidates have some background or experience in videography. The course is not designed to teach videography from the ground up. The CLVS program is designed to teach an overview of capturing the legal video record. Possible previous experience or areas of expertise: - Video camera familiarity – can operate, adjust lens, light balance, etc. - Familiarity with lighting – white balance, lighting options - Familiarity with mixers/mics - Interest in preserving the legal video record - Experience with video files - Familiar with basic legal process

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Record legal proceedings using professional video and audio equipment to create an accurate visual record
  • Apply legal video deposition procedures including setup, conduct, and chain‑of‑custody requirements
  • Synchronize audio, video, and transcript elements to support reliable playback and review
  • Operate and troubleshoot cameras, lighting, and microphones in courtroom and deposition environments
  • Maintain compliance with legal standards, ethics, and technical best practices for video evidence production
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Film and Video Editors27-4032.00
  • Audio and Video Technicians27-4011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Raw footage from multiple camera angles — review, select, and string together into a cohesive first-assembly cut aligned with the director's creative brief.
  • Scene-level edit decisions — execute cut-to-cut transitions at precise points to maintain narrative continuity and visual flow across a full episode or short film.
  • Sound effects and music beds — integrate and balance audio layers within the editing timeline to support storytelling with minimal supervisory review.
  • Film segments — trim and reassemble to specified lengths, adjusting pacing to improve dramatic effect during picture-lock preparation.
  • Graphics and photo imaging software — incorporate motion graphics and title sequences into edited projects using established templates and brand guidelines.
  • Assembled cuts — screen with directors and producers, document change requests, and implement revisions efficiently across iterative review rounds.
  • Angle-cutting techniques — apply to intercutting dialogue scenes, selecting the most effective shot at each moment to produce fluid, seamless transitions.
  • Digital video effects units — configure and apply visual effects and color correction passes within standard post-production workflows.
  • Active listening skills — employ during editorial feedback sessions to accurately capture and prioritize director and producer notes for revision.
  • Post-production schedules — monitor personal workload and proactively communicate progress or risk to the supervising editor or post coordinator.

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