What’s Involved in A Video Biography Project?

Video Biographies do not involve a lot of work, whether you want the biography for yourself, or for a parent or grandparent. Most of the work on a family video project happens in our studio. Let’s walk you through the process to get you more familiar.

The first thing we will do is come to your home to have a consultation. The consultation is not fluff, even though it’s free. We get to know you, ask what you want to accomplish with your project, and what kinds of topics you’d like to talk about. We ask about your budget range, and sometimes we even have time to start picking out some photos, if you want to include them. At the end of the consultation, we have a “game plan”, including an interview date!

Next step is creating interview questions for you. We send these to you so you can approve them or change as necessary, and then you have time to think about them before your interview date. These become the basis of your “story”. All good video projects have a cohesive story or theme behind them, so it’s important we spend time on this. We also give you a document on “Do’s and Don’ts” for interview day. For example, taking your phone off the hook, and putting a note on your door. Our guide is more in-depth that that, but this gives you an idea. This guide is very valuable advice to ensure you get the best result possible.

On your interview day we will be there at the time indicated. We generally book 2-hour appointments for full interviews and 45-60m minutes for mini-interviews. Please allow about 20 minutes for set up, focusing, composition of your background, lighting set up, audio testing, etc. Full interviews generally last about an hour or a little more, and then of course we have to take down our equipment. Before we go we leave your home exactly as it was, we answer any questions, give you an idea of next steps, and even let you see some of your footage if you’d like! We also collect family photos at that time, if you are including them.

From your perspective, all the work is done! Wasn’t that simple? You just have to help us come up with interview questions, and be willing to talk to us for an hour about your life. What could be easier?

Depending on the package you order, your final video will be delivered via web for you to review (we send you a link to view it). Generally this takes between 2 and 6 weeks. We go through any revisions you’d like, and when you’ve approved your video, we handle final payment and your order is delivered, along with any original items.

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