An Anniversary Video captures your parents or grandparents in filmed interviews, sharing their life stories, family history and memories. 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.
Interviews
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, 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 (over 2 days)
- A 1.5 hour interview with one parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their family history with a more in-depth review of their early years – 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 early years – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
- A 1.5 hour interview with the couple together, covering memories from first meeting up to the present day.
Family Receives
The 4.5 hour unedited interview on a flash-drive. (Movie files are easy to copy to share with family and friends.)
Price
- Zoom Interviews: $750.
- In-Person Interviews: $1,250.*
Anniversary Video Silver
Three Interviews (over 2 days)
- A 1.5 hour interview with one parent or grandparent, lightly touching on the family history with a more in-depth review of their early years – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
- A 1.5 hour interview with the other parent or grandparent, lightly touching on the family history with a more in-depth review of their early years – from early childhood up to meeting their spouse.
- A 1.5 hour interview with the couple together, covering memories from first meeting up to the present day.
Editing
- Interviews are edited into a captivating and cohesive, 1.5-2 hour video memoir. (See sample)
- 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).
- 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, 1.5-2 hour “moving portrait” capturing your loved ones sharing their life stories, family histories and life lessons.
- Movie file on 8 Heirloom Flash-Drives in gift boxes or on 16 standard flash-drives.
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for three years.
- Movie available for download for three years.
- The unedited interview footage.
Price
- Zoom Interviews: $7,400.
- In-Person Filmed Interviews: $7,800.*
Anniversary Video Gold
Three Interviews (over 2 days)
- A 2 hour interview with one parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their family history with a more in-depth review of their early years- 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 early years, 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. of their home, playing with the grandchildren).
Editing
- Interview and B-roll footage are edited into a captivating and cohesive, 2+ 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).
- 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, 2+ hour “moving portrait” capturing your loved ones sharing life stories, family histories and life lessons.
- Movie on 10 Heirloom Flash-Drives in gift boxes or 20 standard flash-drives.
- A 5-8 minute Video Tribute for shorter viewing occasions.
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for three years.
- Movie available for download for three years.
- The unedited interview footage.
Price
- Zoom Interviews: $8,800.
- In-Person Filmed Interviews: $9,400.*
To learn more about capturing your parents or grandparents life stories, family history and memories 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
Legacy Video Producer
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*In-person interview prices reflect filming over two days, with one camera, in one location. Additional cameras/crew, interviews, locations and days can be added to
Anniversary Video Packages. Interviews filmed in 4K
incur an additional 15% charge.
Travel outside the Chicago area is additional.
Legacy Videos
Preserving Life Stories & Family History
for Future Generations
~ The Gift of a Lifetime ~
“There are only two lasting bequests
we can give our children.
One is roots, and the other, wings.”
H.S. Carter
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