How I Do It

• GET TOGETHER
Because you are thinking of trusting me with your memories, you will need to feel confident that I am the right person for the job, and that we will be able to work together easily and comfortably.  The first step will be a face-to-face, no obligation meeting.

• GET THE BIG PICTURE
You and I will need to determine the scope of the work and agree on what the outcome should be. I suggest high quality video, on DVD. That way you can share it by mail and digitally, by uploading to other computers. The visuals can come from any number of sources, including images you've shot or accumulated, both stills and video. Or maybe you'd like me to document an event like a special birthday or a wedding.

• GET A QUOTE
Shortly after our first meeting, I'll give you a price quote based on our "big picture" conversation. I'll estimate the time and materials needed to produce exactly what you expect. But please be aware that even the best laid plans often change along the way. In my experience, there are always changes and modifications in the process that neither of us can anticipate. I 've learned that there changes are almost always for the better, because the act of creation always takes unexpected turns. Much of the joy is in the journey.

• GET GOING
Once all materials have been digitized and the videotaping completed, the editing process begins. I will expect you to take a look at what we call a rough cut as the project becomes honed and polished. The final product will be a professionally packaged DVD which can be easily duplicated for sharing. I will show you how to upload your video to YouTube and other social networking sites, if you wish.