Courts frequently produce and share informative online videos, which come in various forms. Some are instructional, guiding viewers on using e-filing systems, preparing for trials, and adhering to court procedures. Others take the form of longer webinars or introductions to the judicial system, typically delivered by judges.
While the creators have been considerate of accommodating both visual and auditory learning preferences, these videos often suffer from excessive length and detail. With the growing number of smartphone users and those seeking on-demand content, an alternative approach emerges: crafting shorter videos, potentially organized by specific topics, allowing courts to dissect complex processes into more digestible segments.
Another viable approach involves the production of concise, animated videos featuring computer-generated illustrations. These animated videos excel at simplifying intricate processes, making them easily understandable.
We adopted the latter approach, creating over 20 brief animated video clips that elucidate various legal matters, including service, name changes, divorce, custody, expungement, and more. These videos employ straightforward language in their narrations and incorporate an abundance of visual aids to assist viewers. Our voice-over artists breathed life into these videos with their friendly and professional narration.
We are delighted to observe the widespread sharing of these videos through the Nevada Self-Help website and other platforms. To date, they have garnered over 1000 views, and we anticipate that many more self-represented litigants will find them valuable and informative.
Here are some examples:
This is another example where we created a 3D animated character "spongey" which was designed by Sydney Ragsdale for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Expungement Clinic.
You can watch more here: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/