A Video Biography by Family Tree Video captures a parent or grandparent in a filmed interview sharing their life story, family history and memories. Woven together with family photos, documents, maps and other images, this beautiful “moving portrait” is a modern-day heirloom your family will cherish 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 Video Biography packages below or to design a package to your needs, contact us.
A Video Biography is an ideal gift for a milestone birthday, a special Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas or retirement.
Unedited Video Interview
Interview
A 3 hour filmed or Zoom recorded interview with your parent or grandparent, lightly touching on their memories of the family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to the present day.
Family Receives
The 3 hour, unedited video interview on a flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Recorded Interview: $450.
- In-Person Filmed Interview: $650.*
Video Biography Package I
Interview
A 3 hour filmed or Zoom recorded interview with your parent or grandparent, lightly touching on the family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to the present day.
Editing
- Interview footage is edited into a captivating and cohesive, 1.5 hour video memoir.
- Up to 75 family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia are woven throughout.
- Light research for additional images (ie. a childhood home, grade school, church or 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, 1.5 hour “moving portrait” capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and memories.
- Movie on 6 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 12 standard flash-drives. (Movie files are easy to copy to share with family & friends.)
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for 3 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 3 years.
- The unedited interview file on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Recorded Interview: $5,200.
- In-Person Filmed Interview: $5,800.*
Video Biography Package II
Interview
A 4 hour interview with your parent or grandparent, touching on the family history with a more in-depth review of their life story – from early childhood up to the present day.
Editing
- Interview footage is edited into a captivating and cohesive, 2 hour video memoir.
- Up to 100 family photos, documents, maps and more are woven throughout.
- Light research for additional images (ie. a childhood home, grade school, church or 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, 2 hour “moving portrait” capturing your parent or grandparent as they recount their life story, family history and memories.
- Movie on 8 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 16 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 on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Interview: $6,200.
- In-Person Filmed Interview: $6,800.*
To learn more about capturing your parent or grandparent’s life story, family history and memories in a Video Biography for your family to know, contact us.
A Video Biography by Family Tree Video is a gift your family will treasure for generations to come.
Family Tree Video LLC
Legacy Video Production
Since 2008
Susan Saunders
Legacy Video Producer
(312) 402-6406
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‘There are only two lasting bequests
we can give our children.
One is roots, and the other, wings.’
– H.S. Carter
* In-Person prices reflect filming in one day, in one location, with one camera. Additional cameras/crew, interviews, locations, hours & flash-drives can be added
to a Video Biography package.
Travel outside the Chicago area is additional.
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Capturing Life Stories & Family History
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