So, where DID the summer go? Here at Family Legacy Video, the
summer was a whirlwind of activity. But I did get to take an occasional breather
and I hope you had some relaxing downtime as well.
As you swing into your autumn routines, I hope find time to include some video
biography activities. Many of us have family members who are in the autumn, or
even the winter of their years - make this the year you preserve their precious
family stories and memories on video.
I hope you enjoy this issue of the Family Legacy Video™
Producer's e-Newsletter. Please e-mail me at
steve@familylegacyvideo.com or phone toll-free (1.888.662.1294) with any
questions or comments you have. Visit Family Legacy Video on the Web at:
www.familylegacyvideo.com.
New cancellation rules begin with November's "Create Your Own Video Biography"
workshop in Tucson.
There's a first time for everything. And, for the first time, Family Legacy
Video had to cancel a workshop, in this case the August workshop scheduled for
Mesa, Arizona. Quite frankly, while we've had cancellations by folks who've
registered, we never thought Family Legacy Video would need to cancel a
workshop. So, while we had a perfectly clear policy for customers who cancel, we
weren't so clear on how to handle a situation where Family Legacy Video needed
to pull the plug.
Our newly revised workshop cancellation policy covers all the bases and should
be fair to all concerned. From now on, the early bird deadline will be set a
month or more in advance of the workshop date. If we don't have the minimum
number of registrants we need by that date, Family Legacy Video will cancel the
workshop and issue registration fee refunds to all concerned. Those of you who
need to book airfare can wait for the "green light" from us and then still have
plenty of time to book those discount advance fair tickets.
And now, on to the Tucson workshop:
The Tucson workshop runs from November 10 to 12 (Friday to Sunday). The venue is
the meeting room at the Arizona Small Business Association, in the Crossroads
Festival Shopping Center, 4811 East Grant Road (the corner of Grant and Swan),
in Tucson.
The early bird deadline for the Tucson workshop: October 3.
"Create Your Own Video Biography" workshops from Family Legacy Video offer three
jam-packed days filled with inspiration, learning and fun - and leave you with
the tools you need to preserve your own precious family stories on video.
SO if you're itching to tackle your own do-it-yourself video biography
project - BUT you lack the skills and experience you need to move forward - THIS IS YOUR CHANCE to learn professional video production tips and
techniques.
Complete details (along with testimonials from past workshop participants) are
on the
workshop page of the Family Legacy Video Web site.
Need video bio
experience? The Veterans History Project may be for you.
"I want to get started in the video biography business, but I
need experience. Where do I get it?" It's a common refrain and one I hear often
from Family Legacy Video readers and customers. I usually suggest starting out
by practicing on family and friends. But a recent e-mail from Kent Jewell
contained another great idea.
Kent writes:
Hi, Steve.
Just a short note to say how much I enjoy your Web site and the newsletter. The
info I'd like to share is this: Many VA hospitals support the Veterans History
Project. Its mission is to locate and interview veterans to preserve their
stories. I've been doing vet interviews for our local program. I think that some
of your students/graduates might want to consider this. Best Regards, Kent
Jewell
I think this is a great idea. Whether you plan to create video
biographies as a hobby or as a business, one of the most important things you
need to do is to learn your craft. And volunteer opportunities like the Veterans
History Project are a great way to learn by doing. The Veterans History Project
is sponsored by the U.S. Congress and the interviews are housed in the Library
of Congress. The main goal of the project is to collect first-hand accounts from
U.S. veterans of the following wars: World War I (1914-1920); World War II
(1939-1946); Korean War (1950-1955); Vietnam War (1961-1975); Persian Gulf War
(1990-1995); and the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (2001-present).
Tucson turns 231 - and
Family Legacy Video joins in the fun.
Tucson, Arizona celebrated a birthday in August. On the 20th of
that month, the desert city known as the Old Pueblo turned the ripe old age of
231. For the first time, a group of civic-minded citizens promoted a month-long,
citywide celebration consisting of a variety of events, ranging from concerts,
to lectures, to special museum programs and more, all culminating in a grand
birthday gala dinner on the 20th.
The birthday month began on August 1 at the site of the recreated presidio walls
in downtown Tucson. After an official proclamation was read by the city's
vice-mayor, everyone got a chance to take a swing at a birthday piñata shaped
like a quail (Tucson's official birthday symbol). Family Legacy Video's Steve
Pender was on hand and got in a few good whacks.
Family Legacy Video contributed to the month's efforts by videotaping
birthday greetings and wishes from Tucsonans - first at a genealogy lecture
hosted by Tucson's Jewish Historical Society and then again at the birthday
gala. These greetings will be used to promote next year's birthday celebrations.
The Family
Legacy Video Theatre is the online theatre where you can view all
the video clips streaming from the Family Legacy Video Web site. The clips you
see there will surely inspire you with ideas for your family video, plus you'll
get to see Steve Pender talk about his passion for family history video in two
television appearances.
You'll see a window containing a video screen with controls and a list of clips.
Decide which clip you'd like to view and click on the correct speed (High, Low)
to match your Internet connection. In the bottom right of the theatre window is
a list showing the appropriate speed for your kind of connection. NOTE:
Please be patient - you may need to wait a few seconds before a clip plays.
Enjoy the clip!
Select another clip or close the theatre window.
The Family Legacy Video
Theatre is always open, and YOU decide when the show begins.
Ask Steve - This month:
Using Family Legacy Video music for professional video bio projects.
Q: Dear Steve,
I like your Web site and appreciate the free information. My question is: I would
like to be a professional videographer. I'm just starting out. I did an oral
history of my 77 year-old cousin and it was a fantastic experience. I still have
to edit it and put it on DVD. I was wondering if the music on your "Producers
Music" CD could be used on video oral histories for which I charge commercially?
- - Linda R.
A: Hi, Linda.
I'm glad you've found the Web site helpful. The short answer is yes, you may use
the music on the Family Legacy Video Producer's Music CD for your
professional video biographies. That changes if you'll be using the music for
programs that will go into mass distribution. If you happen to be in that lucky
situation, simply contact us to arrange for additional licensing.
Cheers, Steve
Got a question about any aspect of family history
video production?
Send it to Steve at
steve@familylegacyvideo.com.
