FAQs
Q: Should all cases have a video settlement brochure?
A: NO! Not all cases need one or are good candidates. For our videos to hit home, we usually look for a few stars to align. We need the facts on our side, a likeable plaintiff, and decent insurance coverage. We’re usually brought in when attorneys are confident in a win but looking to increase a settlement offer.
Q: How long does production take?
A: Ideally, we want a couple months of lead-time. But in a pinch, we can complete most videos within 3–4 weeks depending on the complexity of the material.
Q: Can videos be used for trial.
A: Yes, but videos shown at trial carry different work-product standards and need to be produced with that in mind. One thing that sets our work apart is our understanding of the legal landscape. We take pride in helping attorneys think through video deployment strategies and the various tactics needed to mitigate risk.
Q: How do you handle sensitive client content?
A: Confidentiality is a top priority. All materials are handled securely and discreetly. Videos are case-specific, siloed and stored on CampSight platforms for viewing during the project. Final files are (usually) distributed on Dropbox.
Q: Who does the work and how do you handle quality control?
A: Company founder/owner Jon Camp is not only the point of contact but is also the primary mover at CampSight. Jon does it all - story development, logistics, interviews, writing, and editing.
Q: How much does it cost and how does that work?
A: We offer a number of ways to cover the cost of our work. For smaller, projects, we often work at an hourly rate up to an agreed upon ceiling. For larger, longer-term projects (Settlement Brochures, DITLs, etc), we often work on a “retainer-remainder” model, where an agreed upon retainer is paid at the start of the job, with the remainder distributed at the end, out of damages won in the case. Bottom line, we strive to find pricing solutions that make it work for everyone involved.
Q: Do the interviews need to be done in person?
A: Not for video settlement brochures. With plaintiff and family interviews, it can be helpful in developing rapport and eliciting honest, heartfelt answers, but it’s not necessary to deliver a compelling, effective video settlement brochure. It is important for our cameras to be in-person for day-in-the-life videos. We have to be able to capture everything, as it happens and, for that, we have to be there.