A Video Biography by Family Tree Video captures a parent or grandparent in a filmed interview sharing their life story, family history and memories. Skillfully edited and woven together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia, this beautiful “moving portrait” is a modern-day heirloom your family will cherish for generations to come.
Interviews
We offer both in-person filmed 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 Video Biography package to your needs, contact us.
A Video Biography is an ideal gift for a milestone birthday (ie. 75th birthday), Mother’s Dad, Father’s Day, Christmas or retirement.
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 on a flash-drive, capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and life lessons. (Video files can be easily copied to share with family and friends.)
Price
- Zoom Interview: $475.
- In-Person Interview: $825.*
Video Biography Package I
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 65 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 beautiful, 1.5 hour “moving portrait” capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and life lessons.
- The movie on 6 Heirloom Flash-Drives in gift boxes or 12 standard flash-drives.
- The unedited interview.
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for 3 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 3 years.
Price
- Zoom Interview: $4,800.
- Filmed Interview: $5,400.*
Video Biography Package II
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 – additional footage shot outside the interview (ie. of their home, playing with the grandchildren).
Editing
- Interview and b-roll footage are edited into a captivating and cohesive, 2 hour video memoir.
- Up to 100 family photos, documents, maps 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 beautiful, 2 hour “moving portrait” capturing your parent or grandparent sharing their life story, family history and life lessons.
- The movie on 8 Heirloom Flash-Drives in gift boxes or 16 standard flash-drives.
- A 5-8 minute Video Tribute for shorter viewing occasions.
- The unedited interview.
- Movie available for viewing on a private webpage for 3 years.
- Movie available for unlimited downloads for 3 years.
Price
- Zoom Interview: $6,200.
- Filmed Interview: $6,800.*
To learn more about capturing your parent or grandparent’s life story, family history and life lessons for your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know, 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
(312) 402-6406
Susan Saunders
Producer
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Looking for something smaller but just as special?
A Video Tribute or Family History Video might be the answer!
Looking to capture both parents or grandparents stories?
Check out the Anniversary Video packages!
* In-Person prices reflect filming in one day, in one location, with one camera. Additional cameras/crew, interviews, locations, hours & flash-drives can be added to a Video Biography package.
Travel outside the Chicago area is additional.
Legacy Videos
Capturing Life Stories & Family History
for Future Generations
~ The Gift of a Lifetime ~
Family Tree Video
Video Biographies ~ Video Memoirs ~ Family History Videos
Anniversary Videos ~ Family Documentaries
Heirloom Videos ~ Video Tributes
~ Since 2008 ~