A Video Biography by Family Tree Video captures a parent or grandparent in a filmed interview sharing their life story, family history 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 cherish for generations to come.
Covid Update
We currently offer both in-person filmed interviews 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, please contact us.
A Video Biography is an ideal gift for a milestone birthday (ie. 75th Birthday) Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Christmas.
“There are only two lasting bequests we can give our children.
One is roots, and the other, wings.” — H.S. Carter
Unedited Video Interview
Interview (3 hours)
A 3 hour interview with your parent or grandparent, lightly touching on the family history with a more in-depth with their life story – from early childhood up to the present day.
Family Receives
The 3 hour unedited interview on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Recorded Interview: $400.
- In-Person Filmed Interview: $850.*
Video Biography Silver
Interview (3 hours)
A 3 hour interview with your parent or grandparent, lightly touching on the family history with a more in-depth with their life story – from early childhood up to the present day.
Editing
- Interview 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 to include (ie. a childhood home, grade school, 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 hour “moving portrait” of your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and life lessons.
- Movie file on 6 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 12 Standard Flash-Drives.
- Movie available for viewing on a private web page for 3 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 3 years.
- The unedited interview footage on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Interview: $4,350.
- In-Person Interview: $4,750.*
Video Biography Gold
Interview (4 hours)
A 4 hour interview with your parent or grandparent, lightly touching on the family history with a more in-depth with their life story – from early childhood up to the present day.
B-Roll – additional footage shot outside the interview (ie. of the family farm, playing with the grandchildren).
Editing
- Interview is edited into a captivating 2-2.5 hour video memoir.
- Up to 100 family photos, documents, maps, home movies and more are woven throughout.
- Light research for additional images to include (ie. their childhood home, grade school, 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 your loved one sharing their life story, family history and life lessons.
- Movie file on 8 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 16 Standard Flash-Drives.
- A 5-8 minute Video Tribute for shorter viewing occasions.
- Movie available for viewing on a private web page for 5 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 5 years.
- The unedited interview on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Interview: $5,750.
- In-Person Interview: $6,250.*
To learn more about capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and memories for your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know, contact us.
A Video Biography by Family Tree 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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Looking for something smaller but just as special?
A Video Tribute or Family History Video
might be the perfect fit!
* In-Person prices reflect filming in one day, in one location, with one camera. Additional cameras/crew, interviews, locations
and hours can be added to packages.
Travel outside the Chicago area is additional.
Legacy Videos
Capturing Life Stories & Family History
for Future Generations
~ The Gift of a Lifetime ~
Family Tree Video
Video Biographies ~ Video Memoirs ~ Family History Videos
Anniversary Videos ~ Family Documentaries
Heirloom Videos ~ Video Tributes
Legacy Video Production
~ Since 2007 ~