Life History Videos are memoirs on video that preserve a family’s story and history for younger generations to know. Stories are captured through filmed interviews with one or more family members. The interviews are then edited together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia. The finished movie is a beautiful “moving portrait” that families pass on for generations to come.
Best of all, because it is in digital format, it appeals to the younger generations of today. It can also be easily duplicated so every family member can have a copy of their own.
It’s no wonder that Family history videos have become the new favorite way to preserve and pass on family stories.
A New Kind of Filmmaker
A few years back only professional movie studios, world renowned filmmakers, and documentarians like Ken Burns, could do justice to any kind of film production. Not only was the cost and process far bigger in scope than what any one person could undertake, but the subject matter had to have wide-spread public appeal. After all, who would want to go to a movie theater or watch a movie about the family down the street?
Today, due to technological advances, there is a new breed of professional film or video producer. One that specializes in working solely with families to capture their stories – real stories of real people. These Life History Video producers offer a way for families to preserve their stories in a format that will captivate for generations.
What are in Life History Videos?
Life History Videos are designed to a family’s needs. Below are just a few examples:
- Some families focus on the family history and bringing the family tree to life by capturing stories shared by several, older family members.
- Others keep the focus closer to the present by capturing the life story of a parent or grandparent, from early childhood up to today.
- Still others choose to document a special family event or experience and begin a tradition that will inspire others to do the same.
There is no right way to preserve a family’s stories and history. That is why Life History Videos offer such unique appeal.
Life History Videos are also known as Legacy Videos, Family Documentaries, Family History Videos and Video Memoirs.
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Give your parent or grandparent the gift of a lifetime by capturing their life story for your family to know!
Here at Family Tree Video we produce Legacy Videos, modern-day memoirs that weave a filmed interview with a parent or grandparent together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia. The result is a beautiful moving portrait capturing your loved one as they recount their life story, family history and memories – a gift your family will treasure for generations to come.
To learn more about capturing your parent or grandparent’s life story in a Legacy Video, visit us at FamilyTreeVideo.com.
Family Tree Video LLC
Legacy Videography
Since 2008
Susan Saunders
Legacy Video Producer
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