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Legacy Video Production Services
The Process
The Starting Point
As they say, “It’s a process” in heritage video production. It all starts with a conversation to determine what you want the product to be. We will meet with you to discuss your goals and what you want to accomplish through our storytelling services. From there, we will present a proposal that includes a timeline and details about what will be included. The final product can be as simple as you sitting in a chair and telling your story, or it can encompass a complete package featuring you speaking, custom photos, aerial drone images of your land or business, and researched material to enrich the history of your narrative. This may include multiple settings, such as your childhood home or current residence, your birthplace, scanned photos of ancestors, and so much more, all part of the video recording process.
The Interview
Your first question most likely will be, “Do I need to have interview or speaking experience for heritage video production?” The answer is "no." Our video recording process involves capturing the interview in segments, which we then edit to create a polished final product. In some parts of the video, your image may be masked by other visuals, footage, or graphics. We record your voice as you share your thoughts and use our editing tools to eliminate unwanted breaks or seamlessly piece together voice segments. For longer on-camera segments, we also utilize a teleprompter, which can be especially helpful if you're more comfortable reading a story to the camera.
The storytelling services we offer can involve a single individual or a couple narrating their story together. Alternatively, it may include several individuals, each contributing at different times and possibly from various locations. We carefully weave these diverse interviews into the final video at strategic points to ensure that the narrative flows smoothly and remains visually engaging.
The Cost
Like every life story, the journey of capturing each narrative through heritage video production is unique. The cost will depend on factors such as the length of the video session, the number of locations, any travel involved, additional photography services, images that need to be created or edited, and other extras you might want. The base price for our storytelling services starts at $1,000. It all begins with a phone call and a planning session where we’ll discuss the video recording process in detail. We will sit down with you, listen to your project needs, and prepare a proposal along with a cost estimate. So reach out and let’s start with a conversation.
Video Recording
A video recording session can be intimidating for those new to the video recording process; the camera, microphone, unfamiliar faces in the room, and the pressure of speaking can all feel overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.
We have extensive experience in heritage video production, working in various environments with individuals ranging from seasoned speakers to those who feel uneasy about public speaking. You can trust us to manage the session effectively. First, we discuss your story and finalize the number of locations and speakers involved.
After that, we focus on your content. You can choose to speak “off the cuff” or have everything written down. If you prefer, we can utilize a teleprompter to assist in conveying your story. During the recording process, we film in segments, allowing you time to gather your thoughts and relax.
Don’t worry about minor mistakes; during recording, you can simply raise your hand, pause, rewind a bit, and continue when you feel ready. In the editing phase, we piece the video back together with smooth transitions. For those adding images to the video, we layer them over your audio. For instance, when you share the story of your first home, we can overlay an image of that home.
Typically, we encourage storytellers to write down their narratives. We can record straight from the teleprompter or from a written notebook, depending on your comfort level. This audio track can be used when we overlay images in the final cut or for additional audio if you’re walking around explaining, for example, your home, while not directly facing the camera. This extra audio helps us capture your story without errors.
Rest assured, whether you are a pro, a novice, or simply nervous about speaking, our storytelling services will guide you through the entire process and make it an enjoyable experience.