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Once Upon a Time Video Productions will create a memorable family history video using your collection of photos, slides, home movies, videotape, and other priceless memorabilia. We specialize in producing high quality, TV-style biographies that describe anything from a single moment in someone life, to the entire history of a family.
On the topic of biographies and family history videos, we have been written about in several publications, including The Wall Street Journal. To read these articles, click here.
We have produced biographies for individuals, couples, families, CEOs and corporations. To see samples of our work, click here.
Once Upon a Time Video Productions has also earned several awards for it's creative work - one of which is called the Creative Excellence Award - an international award, which is among the top recognitions available in this industry.
Why Should You Produce a Family History Video?
Bring Your Memories into The Twenty-First Century
Our creative editing, subtle special effects & carefully chosen music, make all that time, energy and money you've spent capturing priceless moments, a worthwhile expense. As you’ve already noticed, no one wants to see your boxes of photographs; but everyone likes to view a well-produced story!
The World's Most Appreciated Gift!
How often have you agonized over finding the perfect gift for someone? Once Upon a Time Video Productions has the answer. Give a video or DVD as a holiday or birthday present. Impress your sweetheart with a video or DVD for Valentines Day. Imagine how your Mom will react on Mother's Day when you present her with a video or DVD featuring her children (and grandchildren) through the years. She'll love it! Don't forget about Dad on Father's Day. Give a gift people really want!
PERFECT FOR:
Retirements
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Valentines Day
Mother's Day
Father’s Day
Family Reunions
Holiday Gatherings
Company Parties
Corporate & Employee Biographies
Religious events
Vacations
School events
Youth Events & Activities
Weddings
Honeymoons
Sports Banquets
Military Reunions
Senior Year Tributes
Memorial
Video Greeting Cards
Fundraisers
Your Family History Video will be the legacy that will be treasured for generations to come! Imagine, 100 years from now your great, great grandchildren will know their heritage! Imagine if you could see a story like this about your great, great, great grandparents.
Our complete family history videos may include:
Research
Writing
Conducting interviews
Gathering historical and/or new video footage
Digitizing your photos, film or video
On and off camera narration by professional broadcast talents
Editing, music and graphics
Make an impression that lasts forever! Have a production crew from the multi-award-winning Once Upon a Time Video Productions produce Your Family History Video!
A Family History Video is:
Ideal for preserving your family's history
A great gift for the "person who has EVERYTHING"
Perfect for birthdays and anniversaries
Not to be confused with home video, Your Family History Video is a serious, professional TV-style show, produced by an award winning video & digital media production company. Using broadcast-quality equipment, Your Family History Video will be as visually stunning as you’d expect to see on television.
Your Family History Video can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Your documentary can be as long or as short as you would like. Any information can be included or excluded. You are the Executive Producer, so you have editorial control of content.
Your Family History Video is a TV-style documentary that will honor and entertain your family and friends for generations to come. The closest example are the biographies you can see each day on A&E and the Biography Channel.
Your Family History Video can honor an individual, an anniversary couple or an entire family. Your story will be told using such elements as:
Interviews of Family & Friends
Home Movies (8mm / Super-8 / 16mm)
Home Video (any format)
Family Photos (any size)
Family Mementos (trophies, etc.)
Stock Footage
A Professional Narrator
Background Music
Sound Effects
Skits or Re-Enactments (shot by our studio)
This project will certainly provide some work on your part; but most people have a good time with it. This may be the first time you’ve looked at your old photos and videos in many years.
Pricing
We'll try to work within any budget; but due to the number of variables (locations, photos, film transfers, interviews, etc.) we can't quote any accurate prices here. Every project is unique and special. We don't do "cookie cutter" productions.
For an estimate, or to discuss how we may help you, please contact us.
