Homegrown Histories
How The Process Works
Every project is unique and each process will vary based on your own individual needs. The following is intended to give you a basic understanding of what to expect.
"The world is shaped by two things--stories told and the memories they leave behind."
Vera Nazarian, Author
Initial Consultation/Pre-Interview
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1. Meet or have a phone conversation with me to determine the scope of your project.
2. Fill out a biographical information questionnaire.
3. Identify and gather photos, slides, film reels, video clips, and important documents/memorabilia for potential use in your biography depending on the package you choose.
4. Meet in person with me for the pre-interview, to cover a number of steps, including setting the actual interview date.
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With the completion of these steps, you’ve laid the groundwork for the interview!
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The Interview
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5. We'll travel to your chosen location for the interview, providing and operating professional, state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and video or audio recording equipment for the session.
6. Talk with me on location in a relaxed, friendly manner for the actual interview.
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Now it’s time for the team to create!
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Editing and Post Production
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7. Depending on the package you choose, the team and I edit the interview footage extensively using state-of-the-art editing tools.
8. Assembled materials--music, photos, videos, documents, and other memorabilia--are woven in to enhance the storytelling in our Classic and Premier Video Biography packages.
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The project is almost complete...
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Film Review/Final Production
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9. Review the draft film, coordinating with me as needed for any potential changes.
10. The team and I prepare a final, finished film or audio recording, refining and revising meticulously.
Your memories and heritage are captured to your satisfaction in a treasured film or recording to be shared now as well as in generations to come~you have my guarantee.
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