LEGACY VIDEOS

WHY DO A LEGACY VIDEO?

A legacy video is a beautiful way to share the story of your life.  It’s a gift for your children, your grandchildren, and future generations who will marvel at the world where you grew up, and where you live today.  With your photos, movies, clippings, artwork, and music of the time period, I believe we can tell your story in an extraordinary way.

HOW DO WE MAKE THIS VIDEO?

We’ll start with an introductory meeting to get to know each other, discuss questions and ideas, and we’ll begin to gather any materials that contribute to your story.  We’ll also discuss where you feel most comfortable for the interview.  On the day or day’s of filming, we’ll take our time to capture the interview and all other supporting footage.

I HAVE SO MANY PHOTOGRAPHS AND MOVIES.  HOW DO I DECIDE WHICH ONES TO INCLUDE?

I can help you with this.  Going through your photographs and movies, I’ll be able to select the ones that best match the topics in the video.

DO YOU ASK STANDARD QUESTIONS FOR EVERY INTERVIEW?

There are a few standard questions but most of the interview will be based on your individual story, and some questions will come from family members and friends.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE DAY OF FILMING?

By now, we’ve discussed the interview questions and topics that you and your family would like to cover.  For you, it’s time to relax and look forward to a fun day of filming with us.  And don’t worry about the interview because it will be far easier than you expect.  

WHAT IF I’M CAMERA SHY?

This really isn’t uncommon.  Most of us feel self conscious about having a camera pointed at us, but a well conducted interview feels much more like a conversation.  After some time together, the camera fades into the background and we carry on as if it isn’t there.   There is no rush, and there are no difficult questions, and we’ll stay with any topic until you feel good about your answers.

WHERE DO YOU TYPICALLY FILM INTERVIEWS?

We’ll conduct the interview in a setting that feels most comfortable for you.  This might be in your living room, back yard, or anywhere you’d like. 

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE FINISHED VIDEO?

After we film together, editing usually takes six to eight weeks.