Have you ever thought about documenting your stories, family history and life lessons for your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know? Video Memoirs (or Legacy Videos) offer one way to ensure your stories are aren’t lost to time..
Video Memoirs weave a sensitively filmed and edited interview together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia. Titles, chapters, music and more are added throughout. The result is a captivating ‘moving portrait’ of you sharing your story, in your own words – a gift families can pass on for years to come.
As a Video Memoir producer, below are the tips I give my clients before an interview….
Tips for Video Memoirs
- Keep it Personal
The most important way to keep your family’s interest is through your stories. Be sure to make them about something they truly care about: you and your experiences. Keep it personal by sharing both your thoughts and feelings about the people and events that shaped who you are today. - Clear and Accessible
Good video memoirs brings stories and history to life. It also answers questions a viewer might ask if they could. Think about what you would ask your own grandparents and great-grandparents for ideas on what to include in your memoir. - What to Share
Don’t be afraid to share stories of difficult or challenging times. Studies suggest that recounting stories of hardship is beneficial for children to hear. To learn more about sharing stories of adversity, visit my post: ‘Sharing your Story’. - Make it Real on Multiple Levels
Today’s audience expects to be engaged on multiple levels. Bring your stories to life by adding photos or other images. Or transport your audience back to the night you first danced with your spouse by including music from the era.
Video Memoirs (or Legacy Videos) offer a chance to preserve your stories in a way that will captivate for generations.
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To learn more about capturing your life story in a Video Memoir for your children, grandchildren and generations beyond to know, contact us.
A Video Memoir by Family Tree Video is a modern-day heirloom your family will cherish for generations to come.
Family Tree Video LLC
Legacy Video Production
Video Memoir Production
Since 2008
Susan Saunders
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
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