LEGACY VIDEOS & MILESTONES

“A life well lived is a story worth telling!”


LEGACY VIDEOS

OVERVIEW: LEGACY VIDEOS

The strength of a family’s lineage lies in how effectively its values, lessons, and stories are shared across generations. With today’s technology and the art of good storytelling, we can preserve life experiences and achievements, crafting them into compelling video biographies that connect the wisdom of the past with the promise of the future.

FROM THE HEART TO THE CAMERA

Countless life experience can yield nuggets of wisdom. Taking a little time just to record some of that grand perspective can build bridges between generations. This is a stand alone interview excerpt without music, stills or other adornments.

CRAFTING A STORY FOR THE SCREEN

In this brief glimpse into someone’s childhood with their escape from communist eastern Europe, Judy’s first hand recountings take on unrivaled immediacy when layering her stories with stills and music supporting her narrative.


MILESTONE VIDEOS

RITES OF PASSAGE: MITZVAHS, GRADUATIONS, ANNIVERSARIES

Milestones, those precious moments in the passage of our lives. Taking time to acknowledge and celebrate achievements can have a tremendous impact in the moment and become an indelible marker to look back on decades in the future.

REMEMBERING A LOVED ONE TOGETHER

Losing someone you care about, words so often fall quite short. Making a video to remember and honor a loved one lets you and others grieve, remember and celebrate together the richness of their life.

OLD FRIENDS TURNING 70

Working together with Rabbit Group director, Richard Katz, Slicing Light Productions helps show that turning 70 can be a magical event!

We're collecting videos from members of a 1967 elementary school graduating class, now in their late 60s, reflecting on the memories of a teacher who inspired them during a formative time. This curated collection of tributes will be presented to their teacher, allowing him to see the lasting impact he had on shaping their young lives.

This is a preview of this larger project in the making.

I feel so fortunate to have found Slicing Light! They created a moving 50 minute video biography of my father that incorporated footage from a personal interview they conducted, photos, videos, music and narration. They did an amazing job researching and I really appreciated the creativity, flexibility, thoughtfulness and genuine interest in the project. Initially it was their vision for the project that put me at ease. Ultimately it was their storytelling talent that created a final product that will be treasured by our family for many years to come.
— Nicolas Gentin

FAQs

I see the value of recording the memories of my parents but can’t I do this myself?

Yes you can. Just taking out your phone and asking your loved one a series of questions about their life can capture invaluable memories easily. Having such a video to keep is far better than having no recording at all and we highly recommend doing that if you choose not to pay for this service. Years later when your loved one is no longer there these incidental recordings are of much more value than ever anticipated. That said, if you intend to share these memories with others including your children and grandchildren then handing the task over to a professional can vastly improve how watchable the video is. We make videos that are moving, compelling and perennially viewable.

How much does a legacy video cost?

Some companies offer package pricing where the bronze or platinum package grants you a certain interview length, video running time, amount of stills allowed etc. Legacy videos are highly individual projects each with their own scope and stylistic demands. We discuss with our clients on a case by case basis what they are looking for and have produced videos fitting most any budget.

What is the normal running time for legacy videos

We’re often asked what the right length of a legacy video is. Legacy videos generally run anywhere between 30 to 90 minutes. That wide difference is because the stories being shared and the way they flow together dictate to a large extent a finished legacy video’s length. You know you hit the mark on the “right length” when your viewers forget how long a legacy video was while also feeling connected, informed and moved by the subject matter. We work with you on finding that sweet spot.

How long does the process take from onset to finished product?

Normally 4 weeks is the turn around time.

In what format do I receive my legacy video?

We provide USB thumb drives and files that can be downloaded. An additional private link to our server allows a person to stream the video straight in their browser. Delivery of final products on DVD or BluRay disc are also still available upon request for an additional charge.

Are your legacy videos solely for capturing the memories of senior loved ones?

Leaving a legacy of any kind means leaving a lasting imprint. Full life biographies are but one facet of using video to honor someone. All of life’s milestones from births, birthday celebrations, confirmations, bar mitzvahs, graduations, mariages, anniversaries, retirements or achievements of any kind present opportunities to celebrate and reflect. Additionally, memorial videos honoring someone who has recently passed serves as a powerful way to honor a loved one’s life. It allows all those touched by that person in some way to remember a life well lived.