Biography & Memoir Video Details
Biography & Memoir Videos
Man and Father Viewing a Video Biography
Biography videos are truly an amazing gift to give any family! You are not being selfish in wanting to tell your life story in a biography or memoir video, rather it is a selfless act that will earn you the gratitude of multiple generations of family members.
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A Priceless Gift
Capturing your Parent or Grandparent (or even yourself) on video is a priceless gift to your family. To the people who know you and will love you even after you are gone, being able to see you and hear your voice will be a powerful comfort to them. And to the future generations who never had a chance to meet you, or remember you, your biography videos will educate them, and provide them with a feeling of heritage and family belongingness. Everyone wants to know their ancestors. Most often, we have a favorite grandparent who was our hero. See your biography through the eyes of a child. Imagine what a priceless treasure it would be if suddenly such a video of your own grandparent materialized.
This is the incredible power of leaving your lasting image with your family – so much more than a photo. Biography videos capture your gestures, expressions, voice and laughter.
Curious about how a biography video project will go and what’s involved? Pop over to our Blog post on that subject and read more.
What Are my Pricing Options?
You always hear about Hollywood movies taking months to complete and costing several million dollars. That’s because there is a lot of technical work required in video production. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We may only have an hour or two with you, but we can make you look great at a reasonable price. This is more in-depth project than a book or a slideshow. But, it is also more rewarding.
Screenshot of a TribYoute Video Memoir
Biography Video Packages
Feature Film Package:
Our most artistically composed, most entertaining biography video package. There’s no fast-forwarding to the “good” parts in this polished finished product. We seamlessly interweave story, voice, photos, music, and other elements into an artistically composed “short film” of your loved one’s life that is entertaining ad inspirational from the first second to the last.
Features:
- 2 consultations – 1 phone, 1 in-person
- Customized video interview up to 2 hours
- Up to 1 hour of filming additional hobby, activity and lifestyle shots
- Up to 30 photos, restored (paper photo scanning included)
- Interviewers voice taken out, cinematic soundtrack added throughout
- Artistically composed final film (estimated post-production editing time is 14-16 hours)
- 2 copies of your DVD in 7×7 Tri-Fold Leather Folio (our top of the line packaging)
- NEW!! Includes all raw footage, upon request
- Priced at $1297
Documentary Film Package:
Our more detailed biography video package for the historians in the family, or anyone who wants the full story in a simpler format. We still include a full edit of taking the narrator’s voice out…however other than that the interview is pretty much “as is” (minus any parts the interviewee wants removed, including um’s, ah’s, and answers they want to redo).
Features:
- 2 consultations – 1 phone, 1 in-person
- Customized video interview up to 80 minutes
- Up to 20 photos, restored (paper photo scanning included)
- Interviewers voice taken out (estimated post-production editing time is 8-10 hours)
- 2 copies of your DVD in 5×5 leatherette DVD case (our middle packaging)
- Priced at $997
Basic Interview Package:
This is our budget package for families who want a biography video but can’t afford a lot. You can make this package even more affordable by sharing the cost amongst family members, or paying a little bit at a time.
- Customized video interview, up to 1 hour
- 1-2 hours of Basic Post-Production Time
- Photos can be added at $6/ea.
- 1 copy of DVD in 5×5 leatherette DVD case
- Priced at just $597
Your video will be semi-raw footage style on DVD in our 5×5 leatherette case with front picture insert. The interviewer’s voice WILL be audible in the video. (Why? Cutting the interviewer’s voice out requires more extensive video editing that is not included in this economical package.)
You are your grandchild's hero
Mini-Memoir Package:
Sometimes we just want to tell one story, or say some final thoughts to our families. This package is perfect for hospice memoirs, or for anyone who wants to capture themselves or their parent on video but does not need a full life story interview.
- The telling of 1 or 2 stories, up to 30 minutes
- 1-2 hours of Basic Post-Production Time
- Photos can be added at $6/ea
- 1 copy of DVD in 5×5 leatherette DVD case
- Priced at only $397
Your video will be semi-raw footage style on DVD in our 5×5 leatherette case with front picture insert. Because this is not an interview, but rather a story-telling or stream of consciousness thoughts, the only voice on the final memoir video will be yours.
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Packaging & Options
Now that you have selected the best package for your budget and needs, you’ll probably want some extra copies to give family members. Extra DVD copies are priced according to the type of packaging.
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And if you are interested in extra services, we’ve got you covered. From restoring cracked photos, VHS to DVD transfer, to Equipment Rental to show your video at an event, we are a full-solution provider from start to finish.
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Payment Options
We accept all major credit cards, as well as check and cash.
Our clients are the ones who have said, “I know this is an investment, but I’m going to find a way to make it work!” They know their family memories are cherished gifts that fade over time. If you are looking at a video project, see what some of our other clients have done to help break up the cost:
1. Have several family members share the price, so each family member has to contribute only a partial amount.
2. Payment Plans – We offer these! You are welcome to pay for your project a little at a time, weekly or monthly. Let us know what you can afford and we can set up a custom payment plan for you. Payment plans are subject to a 1% administrative fee and are not available for purchases less than $300.
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