An Anniversary Video by Family Tree Video captures your parents, grandparents or a special couple in filmed interviews sharing their life stories, family histories and life lessons. Skillfully edited and woven together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia, this beautiful “moving portrait” is a modern-day heirloom your family will treasure for generations to come.
Covid Update
We offer both in-person filmed and online video recorded interviews. In-person filmed interviews take place in the comfort of your home using professional equipment. Online interviews are recorded over Zoom.
To learn more about the Anniversary Video packages below or to design a package to your needs, please contact us.
An Anniversary Video is an ideal gift for a 50th Anniversary or other milestone anniversary.
“There are only two lasting bequests we can give our children.
One is roots, and the other, wings.” — H.S. Carter
Unedited Video Interviews
Three Interviews (4.5 hours)
A 1.5 hour interview with one parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 1.5 hour interview with the other parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 1.5 hour interview with the couple together, covering memories from first meeting and their lives together up to the present day.
Family Receives
The 4.5 hour unedited interview on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Interview: $650.
- In-Person Filmed Interview: $1,150*
Anniversary Video Silver
Three Interviews (4.5 hours)
A 1.5 hour interview with one parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 1.5 hour interview with the other parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 1.5 hour interview with the couple together, covering memories from first meeting and their lives together up to the present day.
Editing
- Interviews are edited into a captivating and cohesive, 1.5-2 hour video memoir.
- Up to 100 family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia are woven throughout.
- Light research for additional images to include (ie. a childhood home, grade school or church/temple).
- Titles, chapters, music and more are added throughout.
- Families are welcome to review the movie and provide feedback throughout the editing process.
Family Receives
A beautiful and captivating, 1.5-2 hour “moving portrait” of the special couple sharing life stories, family histories and life lessons in their own words.
- Movie on 6 Heirloom Flash-Drives (or 12 Standard Flash-Drives).
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for 3 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 3 years.
- The unedited interview footage on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Interviews: $6,400
- In-Person Interviews: $6,900*
Anniversary Video Gold
Three Interviews (6 hours)
A 1.5 hour interview with one parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 2 hour interview with the other parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
A 2 hour interview with the couple together, covering memories from first meeting and their lives together up to the present day.
B-Roll – additional footage shot outside the interview (ie. playing with the grandchildren, of the family farm).
Editing
- Interviews are edited into a captivating and cohesive, 2-2.5 hour video memoir.
- Up to 125 family photos, documents, maps and more are woven throughout.
- Light research for additional images to include (ie. a childhood home, grade school or church/temple).
- Titles, chapters, music and more are added throughout.
- Families are welcome to review the movie and provide feedback throughout the editing process.
Family Receives
A beautiful and captivating, 2-2.5 hour “moving portrait” of the special couple sharing life stories, family histories and life lessons in their own words.
- Movie file on 8 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 16 Standard Flash-Drives.
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for 5 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 5 years.
- The unedited interview footage on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Interviews: $8,300
- In-Person Interviews: $8,800*
To learn more about capturing your parents or grandparents’ sharing life stories, family history and life lessons for your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know, contact us.
An Anniversary Video is a modern-day heirloom your family will treasure for generations to come.
Family Tree Video LLC
Legacy Video Production
(312) 402-6406
Susan Saunders
Producer
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*In-person interview prices reflect filming in 1-2 days, with one camera, in one location. Additional cameras/crew, interviews, locations and days can be added to packages.
Travel outside the Chicago area is additional.
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Capturing Life Stories & Family History
for Future Generations
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Hello
I was curious if you have any samples of videos you’ve done?
Thanks
Rachel
Hi Rachel,
Yes! You can find samples on the sample page on my website, http://familytreevideo.com/legacy-video-samples.
Susan