It has to come from the heart.  If you haven’t  put a part of yourself into each video, it’s not going to honor the life it represents.

It starts when I’m scanning photos.  I am looking at a picture chronicle of some ones’ life.  It’s a moving experience for me.  I see a glimpse of how that person lived and I try to imagine how that person would want to be portrayed.   Until the photos are scanned and filed I only have a general idea of what to do with them.   Once I’ve familiarized myself with the pictures then I pray that I’ll capture the life of that person and make a video montage that will be cherished.

The Process

I start by scanning and entering pictures into a file for each video to be created.  After all the photos are in the file I start editing them.  During this process none of your original photos  will be altered.   Pictures are edited for red eye, blemishes and minor repair to old photos.  Many folds and tears can be fixed during this process.  some photos will be colorized for consistency during the video.  Black and white pictures will be colorized to make the black and white tones consistent, and sepia tones have the same process applied to them.  Some black and white photos will be colorized to become sepia tone.  This makes the overall video more pleasing to watch.  Each picture is analyzed to see how it blends with the other pictures and whether or not colorization is the right choice for that photo.
The next step is to plan the video format.  Selecting the right colors or photos for backgrounds and framing means that each picture will show in  the best light.  Backgrounds and frames have to be created to fit each picture.  some picture slides will have as many as 10 layers to effectively display the picture.  Movement is added to pictures during this time.
video clips added to the montage are edited for audio track , length and content.  That sneeze the bride may have had just as she started down the aisle may be great in a video outtake, but maybe we’d rather not show it during the sentimental moment when everyone stands for her entrance.   Video Outtakes are fun and can be added to your DVD.
The music is added and the video is timed to it.  Audio is edited for cross fades and in and out fades.  Sometimes only a portion of a soundtrack will be used.
Now I start looking at the video as a whole, making transitions between pictures/slides that match the mood of the style and individual pictures.  I will generally watch a video a dozen times before I have finished making the final edits.
The final step is to publish the video in the correct format for your use.

Baby Face

Gather the photos of your baby’s first year.  Choose the songs your child loves and let me create a story that can be shared with family and friends throughout the years as you remember that pretty Baby Face.

Limelights

Is someone you know involved in sports? Dance? Acting?  Gather up the pictures of those school plays, dance recitals and playoffs and let me create a video scrapbook of memories.

This Moment

Give your wedding guests glimpses into your lives.  Imagine the delight they well have when you share with them the unique times that have brought you to This Moment.

The Promise

More than pictures in an album, this montage captures the romance of the day in a once in a lifetime moment when you made The Promise.

Ever After

Your reception guests are a special part of your marriage celebration.  Continue your story with a video montage of the moments that start your happily Ever After.

Route 66

If they are old enough to have traveled Route 66 they are old enough to have a milestone birthday.   Gather family and friends and celebrate  by presenting them with a chronicle of their life.  Take plenty of pictures of the event and order an extension DVD with those pictures added.

Milestones

Each life has markers that are memorable.  Preserve your retirement celebration and memories in  a montage that chronicles your life from childhood until now.  Tell your story in your own words if you like, yours is a life that has Milestones.

Precious Memories

At the difficult moment of remembering and letting go of your loved one, I will help you share your Precious Memories in a tribute that will express the value of their life.  This video tribute will be your memorial to share with those who grieve with you.