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-How long does it take to create a document of my life story?
-How much does it cost?
-What are the different options available to me?
-How long will my finished product be?
-What do you do for people who don’t want to be on camera?
-Do you have samples of your work on your website?
-What type of equipment do you use?
-Can I play the final DVD on my computer?
-What if I still have more questions?

-How long does it take to create a document of my life story?
Since each story is unique, the time it can take to create their document can vary. For a basic package with one interview and 30 photgraphs it usually takes 4-6 weeks (depending on scheduling and approval times).

-How much does it cost?
The cost of your project depends on what package you choose and how many materials you have. Please see our Packages page to get a basic idea of the cost on our products.

-What are the different options available to me?
There are many different ways to tell your story. A lot depends on the materials you bring to the project and how the interviews are done and edited. We have included samples of a few different ways you can put together your piece here on our website. Visit our Samples page and read the descriptions before viewing the samples videos.

-How long will my finished product be?
Everyone’s story is different. Some people may have many stories to pass on to the next generation and some may have a few. You may want to include more than one interview in your video. Also, the amount of materials you have helps to determine the length as well. If you have 50 photos that will take longer to view than someone who only has 25
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-What do you do for people who don’t want to be on camera?
There are other options for people who don’t like to be on camera. The best option is an audio interview. This works well with their narration under photographs or otehr existing film. Another option is to interview the subject and then write a script based on their memories. With a professional narrator under your images, you’ll be very satisfied with the finished project!

-Do you have samples of your work on your website?
Yes, check out our Samples page to see Real Media and QuickTime versions of some examples of our work.

-What type of equipment do you use?
We use a Digital Video Camera to shoot your interview(s) and we also utilize some audio and lighting equipment. To edit your program we use non-linear editing software on a MacIntosh Computer and deliver the finished product on a DVD or VHS tape.

-Can I play the final DVD on my computer?
Yes, you’ll be able to play the autoplay DVD from your PC or Mac. as well as most set top players. If there is a problem with playback on your set top DVD player, please check this compatibilty list to see if your set top DVD player is able to play DVD-Rs.

-What if I still have more questions?
If you have more questions, please see our Contact page. There are several ways to reach us so we may be of service to you.

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