A Video Biography by Family Tree Video captures your parent or grandparent in a filmed interview sharing their life story, family history and memories. Woven together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia, this beautifully edited “moving portrait” is a modern-day heirloom your family will treasure 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
A 3 hour filmed or Zoom recorded 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.
Family Receives
The 3 hour unedited video file capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and memories.
Price
- Zoom Video Interview: $450.
- In-Person Filmed Interview: $850.*
Video Biography – Silver
Interview
A 3 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, 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 beautifully edited, 1.5 hour “moving portrait” capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and life lessons.
- Movie on 6 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 12 Standard Flash-Drives. (Movie file can be easily copied and shared with family and friends).
- Movie available for viewing on a private web page for 3 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 3 years.
- The unedited interview on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Interview: $4,800.
- In-Person Interview: $5,400.*
Video Biography – Gold
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.
B-Roll: 15 minutes of additional footage shot outside the interview (ie. of the family farm, playing with the grandchildren).
Editing
- Interview footage is edited into a captivating and cohesive, 2-2.5 hour video memoir.
- Up to 100 family photos, documents, maps, B-roll and more 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 beautifully edited, 2 hour “moving portrait” capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and life lessons.
- Movie on 8 Heirloom Flash-Drives or on 16 Standard Flash-Drives.
- A 5-8 minute Video Tribute.
- Movie available for viewing on a private web page for 3 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 3 years.
- The unedited interview on a standard flash-drive.
Price
- Zoom Interview: $5,800.
- In-Person Interview: $6,400.*
Your stories are too important to leave to memory. To learn more about capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and memories, 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
Since 2008
Susan Saunders
(312) 402-6406
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* 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 Video Biography packages.
Travel outside the Chicago area is additional.
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