Video Lifescapes
St. Augustine, FL 32092
info@videolifescapes.com
St. Augustine, FL 32092
info@videolifescapes.com
| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q. Where do I start?
A. Think of your new video as a collection of chapters in a book; select chapter titles first (birthday, anniversary, graduation, vacation,
baby's firsts, etc). Then put your photos into piles that correspond to the chapters. For instance, you can have newborn or childhood
photos (or videos) followed by special events from then on up to their current. For each chapter, organize your photos in the sequence
that you'd like see them to appear. Next, select the music that you think best fits that chapter.
Q. Do I really have to do all this work?
A. You could certainly leave it all up to us and we'll do the best that we can with what you give us. Obviously, there are some projects
that are self explanatory and all you'll need to do is hand over the pictures so we can add the magic. But there are the other more
complex projects where guessing on our part just won't work. There are so many ways to organize a movie and who knows better
about what you want to show, who the "actors" are, when things occurred, etc. But don't worry, we'll work with you to help sort things
out and make your movie a great experience. We want you to enjoy your movie as much we enjoy the ones we produce for ourselves.
Q. I have some digital images and some prints I want to use. Can I use both of these in my video
scrapbook?
A. You sure can. Ultimately every image needs to be in digital form so hard-copies have to be converted by scanning them. We can
scan your prints or hard-copy documents for you. Or if you so choose, you can scan them yourself or even have them scanned
elsewhere, then provide them to us on a CD or DVD. Remember that they'll have to be numbered in the file name to reflect the order of
appearance in the video scrapbook.
Q. If I choose to scan my own photos, is there a certain resolution I should use?
A. Scan your photos at a minimum of 300dpi for best results. If you question the quality of your home scanner, then we suggest you let
Walgreens or your local photo lab scan them for you saving the files on a CD or DVD.
Q. Do I need to crop or cut the edges of my photographs before you scan them for me?
A. No. That isn't necessary. We'll be cropping them electronically while leaving your originals untouched.
Q. How do you edit my photos?
A. Some minor adjustments may be made to the digital image to correct color, brightness, contrast, alignment, etc. Some color photo
images may be made into black and white to fit the style of the video. Since the purpose of the photos is for them to be included in the
video scrapbook, the original images will remain untouched.
Q. What are transitions, captions and titles?
A. A transition is the way a photo or video moves from one to the next. Transitions can vary depending on the mood being conveyed.
Titles appear as text over a solid screen color or texture. Titles are used to explain an event or an opening or closing message.
Captions on the other hand, appear as text overlays on top of photos or video clips. They're used to convey sentiment, add humor,
provide an explanation, etc.
Q. How long will each photo appear on the screen?
A. Typically, each photo will appear for between 6 - 7 seconds but that also depends on the transition being used and other video
effects that may be incorporated. It also depends on the music tempo and text overlays.
Q. Can I add video clips to my project?
A. Absolutely. Just provide your clips (.avi file-type preferred) on a CD or DVD and we'll integrate them into the video scrapbook at the
place you designate. Limit the length of video clips to 30 seconds. We can even integrate some old video shots that you may have on
VHS tape.
Q. How do I choose songs?
A. It's important to remember that music is one of the most important parts of your movie. It sets the mood by adding dimensions from
humor to melancholy. You can choose your own music or we can select it for you. If you chose some or all of your own music, think
about your selection carefully. A common mistake in selecting music is choosing a song based only on it melody. Although many
songs sound emotionally moving, the words may convey a meaning that's irrelevant or even opposite to the visual image you're trying
to present. Select songs that have significant meaning with lyrics that match the occasion.
Q. Can I order additional copies of my DVD?
A. Yes. You can order as many copies as you'd like at any time before your DVD is completed. We keep a master on file for six
months in case you'd like to order more copies later.
Q. Will my personalized DVD play on my DVD player at home?
A. We produce our personalized videos on DVD-R disks. Although there are always compatibility issues, 90% of the DVD players on
the market today will play that format. You can check to see if your DVD player will support DVD-R disks on line at:
www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers.
Q. How long will it take to complete my video?
A. The process involved in producing a video scrapbook from photographs, video files, and hard-copy memorabilia is time intensive
and how long it takes depends on the size of the project. We try our best to complete the project within three weeks but we don't
believe in rushing just to get it done. It's important to us that you like what we do for you.
A. Think of your new video as a collection of chapters in a book; select chapter titles first (birthday, anniversary, graduation, vacation,
baby's firsts, etc). Then put your photos into piles that correspond to the chapters. For instance, you can have newborn or childhood
photos (or videos) followed by special events from then on up to their current. For each chapter, organize your photos in the sequence
that you'd like see them to appear. Next, select the music that you think best fits that chapter.
Q. Do I really have to do all this work?
A. You could certainly leave it all up to us and we'll do the best that we can with what you give us. Obviously, there are some projects
that are self explanatory and all you'll need to do is hand over the pictures so we can add the magic. But there are the other more
complex projects where guessing on our part just won't work. There are so many ways to organize a movie and who knows better
about what you want to show, who the "actors" are, when things occurred, etc. But don't worry, we'll work with you to help sort things
out and make your movie a great experience. We want you to enjoy your movie as much we enjoy the ones we produce for ourselves.
Q. I have some digital images and some prints I want to use. Can I use both of these in my video
scrapbook?
A. You sure can. Ultimately every image needs to be in digital form so hard-copies have to be converted by scanning them. We can
scan your prints or hard-copy documents for you. Or if you so choose, you can scan them yourself or even have them scanned
elsewhere, then provide them to us on a CD or DVD. Remember that they'll have to be numbered in the file name to reflect the order of
appearance in the video scrapbook.
Q. If I choose to scan my own photos, is there a certain resolution I should use?
A. Scan your photos at a minimum of 300dpi for best results. If you question the quality of your home scanner, then we suggest you let
Walgreens or your local photo lab scan them for you saving the files on a CD or DVD.
Q. Do I need to crop or cut the edges of my photographs before you scan them for me?
A. No. That isn't necessary. We'll be cropping them electronically while leaving your originals untouched.
Q. How do you edit my photos?
A. Some minor adjustments may be made to the digital image to correct color, brightness, contrast, alignment, etc. Some color photo
images may be made into black and white to fit the style of the video. Since the purpose of the photos is for them to be included in the
video scrapbook, the original images will remain untouched.
Q. What are transitions, captions and titles?
A. A transition is the way a photo or video moves from one to the next. Transitions can vary depending on the mood being conveyed.
Titles appear as text over a solid screen color or texture. Titles are used to explain an event or an opening or closing message.
Captions on the other hand, appear as text overlays on top of photos or video clips. They're used to convey sentiment, add humor,
provide an explanation, etc.
Q. How long will each photo appear on the screen?
A. Typically, each photo will appear for between 6 - 7 seconds but that also depends on the transition being used and other video
effects that may be incorporated. It also depends on the music tempo and text overlays.
Q. Can I add video clips to my project?
A. Absolutely. Just provide your clips (.avi file-type preferred) on a CD or DVD and we'll integrate them into the video scrapbook at the
place you designate. Limit the length of video clips to 30 seconds. We can even integrate some old video shots that you may have on
VHS tape.
Q. How do I choose songs?
A. It's important to remember that music is one of the most important parts of your movie. It sets the mood by adding dimensions from
humor to melancholy. You can choose your own music or we can select it for you. If you chose some or all of your own music, think
about your selection carefully. A common mistake in selecting music is choosing a song based only on it melody. Although many
songs sound emotionally moving, the words may convey a meaning that's irrelevant or even opposite to the visual image you're trying
to present. Select songs that have significant meaning with lyrics that match the occasion.
Q. Can I order additional copies of my DVD?
A. Yes. You can order as many copies as you'd like at any time before your DVD is completed. We keep a master on file for six
months in case you'd like to order more copies later.
Q. Will my personalized DVD play on my DVD player at home?
A. We produce our personalized videos on DVD-R disks. Although there are always compatibility issues, 90% of the DVD players on
the market today will play that format. You can check to see if your DVD player will support DVD-R disks on line at:
www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers.
Q. How long will it take to complete my video?
A. The process involved in producing a video scrapbook from photographs, video files, and hard-copy memorabilia is time intensive
and how long it takes depends on the size of the project. We try our best to complete the project within three weeks but we don't
believe in rushing just to get it done. It's important to us that you like what we do for you.
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