For instance, in our two-party consent state of Washington, the mere act of recording private conversations without both parties' consent is illegal. So it's important to know the legal ground on which you stand. Related to the consent issue is the need to think over any cover story to be used with the hidden camera. If we do use a cover, the viewers need to know what it is so that they can decide whether they can trust what I have to say. I try to keep cover stories simple.
Complicated scenarios are easy to trip over, and each degree of deception lessens our credibility.
Expectations Before proceeding, have a clear understanding of what may be uncovered with the hidden camera and whether it's likely to be there. Fishing expeditions are a waste of time, resources and money. Doing your homework improves the chance that you will expose the wrongdoing while being fair. On the technical front, make sure that everything is working correctly and that the camera operator understands how the equipment works. Decisions here can be subjective.