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Family heritage
videos are a wonderful way to preserve the past for children,
grandchildren-or as a special tribute to parents and grandparents.
They are the gift of love in a salute to the past that every family
member will cherish for generations.
Preparing for A
Family History Video
You've made the
decision: A Family History Video is the perfect gift for Christmas,
anniversary, or birthday. Preparing the materials for the video can
be half the fun of bringing this project to life. We've prepared the
following outline to make the pre-production of the video as simple
as possible.
Step 1: Layout
Your source
material can be photographs, slides, 8mm and 16mm movie film, and
"real life" items like baby's first shoes, junior's achievement
awards, or vacation memorabilia like ticket stubs, menus - whatever
those "can't let go" items that crowd your heart and the family
album or file cabinet.
Hints:
The best images on video are those that show clear detail in "real
life." For example: a larger photo (3" X 5" minimum) showing 3
individuals will look better on video than say, a class photo
showing 33 individuals.
Photos of people are, generally, more pleasant viewing than scenery
(e.g. sunset) photos.
Don't forget the family milestones: photos and other keepsakes that
recall specific times in our lives are important elements in
a well-planned Family Heritage Video.
Step 2: Numbering
Each
photo or item must be numbered in the order you wish them to appear
on the video. To avoid additional charges, we suggest you keep
photos separate from slides so that each media is produced to the
video separately (e.g. Photos #1-50, Slides #51-100)
When marking photos or slides, we suggest using a light pencil mark
(Pens can dent photos, while felt tip pens or markers will often
"bleed" through your photos, staining them permanently.)
"Post-It" notes are not acceptable for numbering your video
subjects, as they can fall off and disrupt your order layout.
Step 3: Choice of music.
We can provide music for your video,
but you are most welcome to choose your own music (on CD or
cassette) to personalize your presentation.
Step 4: Ordering and Further Information
For our new clients
eager to experience a Family History Video, we offer an introductory
package of 100 photos, transferred to video with digital transitions
from picture to picture - all timed to your musical selections with
titles and closing message. The cost is $249.95, plus sales tax.
Additional copies of your Family History video are available at a
reduced rate of $9.95 per copy. The duplicate tapes are produced
from a high resolution master original, so that each member of the
family can enjoy their own high definition copy of this special
family remembrance.
Of course, we can tailor any project to include mixed media of
videotape, photos, slides, film, and family heirlooms. And we'd be
happy to provide an estimate for whatever project you are
considering. Simply call us at (414) 476-4647 between the hours of
10:00AM and 6PM Central Time, or
contact us
We have produced several hundred family history videos since our
business was founded in 1992. We thank you for your interest in our
services...and hope we can work with you soon on a gift of video
that your family will cherish forever.
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