Ordering copies of your deposition video is a lot more complicated than it used to be, so we've created this guide to help you make your decision.

Plays on any standard VCR    Cannot be synchronized    Won't play on your computer

VHS tapes are the standard format for consumer videotape recorder/players. Not the most convenient, though, unless a VCR and a TV set are right next to your desk. Even then, they are slow to rewind and fast forward, and take up more space on your shelves.

Plays on almost any computer    Easy to review    No waiting for tape rewind or fast forward    Compact storage    Can be synchronized!

CD-ROMs hold an MPEG-1 digital video file, viewable with the Windows Media Player, Quicktime Player, and all standard MPEG players. Very convenient and most universal.

A full day's video fits on one DVD    Plays on any computer with a DVD drive    Easy to review    No waiting for tape rewind or fast-forward    Can be synchronized!

You need a DVD drive on your computer to play DVD-ROMs. DVD-ROMs contain MPEG-1 digital video files, viewable with the Windows Media Player, Quicktime Player, and all standard MPEG players. This option is most convenient if you have DVD drives on your computers.

Note: The DVD-ROM is not directly interchangeable with a DVD-Video or a CD-ROM. Read the descriptions and if you still have questions, call us.

Plays on DVD-Video players    Full video picture quality    Needs software for your computer to play them    No waiting for tape rewind or fast-forward    Cannot be synchronized

DVD-Video discs are the same type of discs as you would get with a movie rental and are playable on any standard movie DVD player. Many computers come with software to play DVD-Video discs, but not all.

 
    Glossary of Video Formats