Video Biography

Family Voices Media has a very modular and customizable approach to each project.

HEIRLOOM
An in-depth family biographical video that is as engaging and informative as a Biography Channel documentary. Photos, home movies, researched archival materials and music are combined with the interview. Chapter introductions are created using archival and family photos.
•1 day shoot
•Interview: up to 8 hours
•Scanning up to 150 family photos edited into video.
•Original home movies and videos (some format transfer charges may apply)
•Animated chapter headings on DVD
•Photo slide show chapter to music
•Music of your choice throughout
•4 DVD’s delivered in cloth bound book cover
LEGACY
Includes light editing and a special opening montage that is created with up to 50 family photos. The DVD is designed with chapters so that specific milestones and stories can be found easily.
•1 day shoot
•Interview: up to 6 hours
•Light editing
•50 family photos in opening montage with music
•Chapter headings on DVD
•2 DVD’s delivered in cloth bound book cover
HISTORICAL RECORD
This is ideal for the family that sees the importance of videotaping the stories now, but prefers to hold off on the extras until further down the road.
•1 day shoot
•Interview: up to 6 hours
•1 DVD delivered in cloth bound book cover
Prices vary depending on customization. Please call us at 212-929-2028 for a quote.

All of our packages include one full day shoot with a producer/interviewer, professional television crew, recording on High Definition Broadcast cameras and sound equipment. Each 60 – 90 minute DVD comes packaged in our unique cloth bound cover.

Once we have scanned and retouched your family photos and other materials, we offer additional ways to connect with family members. Below is a list of some of the other products and services:

Animated slide show:

We create stylized photo montages for special events like birthdays reunions, and retirement parties.

Coffee table photo book:

An elegant coffee-table book that includes photos as well as letters, comments, and artwork from family members.

Family Tree:

Hand made family tree by a professional calligrapher. A family tree can be included in the photo book if requested as well as graphically in the video.

Digital picture frame:

Purchase one of our digital frames and let us create a slide show from the photos used for the video.

Photo Retouching:

We scan, retouch and repair priceless photos using professional retouching software

Digital Uploading

We upload your videos and photos to a secure family website. Family and friends