• Be yourself!
• Wear something nice
• Get hair and makeup done if desired
• Neon colors aren't recommended for video
Writing a memoir and putting together an audio recording is a great idea. We definitely encourage you to do that, but you also need to have a high quality video. Decades from now your great grandkids will look back at the video and will be able to see your facial expressions, mannerisms, and everything that makes you you. This visual recording is an invaluable addition that written and audio recordings just do not provide.
Welcome to Lifetime Production!
Our studio is currently designed in a classic traditional decorating style. We have a light and dark individual sitting areas and if needed we also provide a larger area for multiple people. If you are unhappy with the style or you are not able to make it to the studio, we do offer a on-site service where we will come to you. Just let us know what you prefer and we will make it happen.
Our videos usually last from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on how much the speaker wants to share. We usually start chronologically with their childhood and move forward focusing on parents and other people with significant influence on their lives, homes, and life growing up. We will provide a topics list for you to review before the interview and if you want to add any additional stories or important life memories, no problem. Share whatever you want with us and we will include it!
The process from start to finish
We coordinate and block off a chunk of time for you to give the interview. When we set the appointment we will ask for a $75 reservation deposit. This deposit goes towards the final balance. This deposit is fully refundable up to 24 hours before the interview.
We will send a few basic questions to begin the process of thinking of the past and gathering memories and stories to share. This allows one to start thinking about their past and maybe some good stories they want to share. The interviewee does not have to stick to the format; they can go any direction they wish. We will always try to steer the story to be positive and upbeat.
The interview will be casual and relaxed. We suggest a familiar face (family member) be with you. The idea is to just chat about their life and whatever else they want to talk about. Interviews tend to last 30 minutes to an hour and a half.
We devote ourselves to the completion of your video and will start working on the final product. Please give us 7-10 business days to have your video completed. Once complete, we will mail you your video and also share a private URL for you to give to your family and friends.
Say hello to the team!
I believe everyone should have a video recording of their family members talking about their life growing up. Unfortunately, most people only realize this after it's too late. I hope to encourage people to act and not wait.
It has always been a passion of mine to document the important moments in peoples lives.
I graduated in 2009 and have been editing videos ever since. I love capturing events and then creating visual stories of the events.
Lifetime gives me a great opportunity to meet new people, go to new areas, and work from home. Since I enjoy meeting new people, this is perfect for me.
The pricing is pretty simple. A base of $350 then a few add-on options to choose from.
To sit down and record the memory
Nice addition to the final video
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Everything one needs for a successful interview
• Be yourself!
• Wear something nice
• Get hair and makeup done if desired
• Neon colors aren't recommended for video
• Bring a family member
• Bring a framed family photo (5x7, 8x10 or 11x14)
• Bring a cup or mug you can use for the video
• Bring snacks
• We will give you a list of possible talking points before your big day
• Write down your extra story notes beforehand
• We will ask open ended questions and will keep the interview upbeat
• Be yourslef and go at your own pace. There are no rules!
Talk with our team to set up a video interview with you or your family member.
Please be as detailed as you can so we can help expedite your request.