What You Get:
SILVER
GOLD
PLATINUM
DESCRIPTION
The Silver Package will produce a wonderful video retrospective using many stories and experiences from a person’s life
The Gold Package expands on the Silver option and is ideal for more in-depth exploration of a person’s life, from early childhood, close relationships and important events up to the present day
The Platinum Package significantly expands production options and features, and is ideal for a couple or small group with each person interviewed individually and as a group. Or we’ll thoroughly explore one person’s life. We can go deep into a family’s roots using stories from past generations with historical context about the world in which they lived
FINISHED
VIDEO
LENGTH
Interview and photos artistically edited into a 45 to 60 minute documentary-style video
Interview, photos & other source material artistically edited into a 60 to 90 minute documentary-style video
Interviews, photos & other source material artistically edited into a 105 to 120 minute documentary-style video
BEHIND
THE
SCENES
N/A
Also includes a video of the unedited interview
Includes unedited interview(s) with transcript & subtitles, plus behind the scenes photos of the taping day
HIGHLIGHT REEL
N/A
20-30 minute video highlighting interview footage, B-roll, etc. using advanced motion graphics
15-20 minute video highlighting interview footage, B-roll, etc.
VIDEO
FORMAT
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting (details below)
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting (details below)
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting (details below)
Planning & Filming:
SILVER
GOLD
PLATINUM
PRODUCTION
PLANNING
Planning consultation with interviewer via Zoom before filming day
Preliminary planning consultation with interviewer via Zoom, plus consultation and location assessment with interviewer at video taping location before filming day
Preliminary planning consultation with interviewer via Zoom, plus in-person consultation and location assessment with interviewer and film tech at multiple locations before filming day
THE
INTERVIEW
DESIGN
Open-ended questions provided before meeting day. Custom question list incorporating client suggestions created after Zoom meeting
Open-ended questions provided before meeting day plus a meeting with client to research interviewee's past for custom question creation. Questions incorporating client suggestions created after meeting
Open-ended questions provided before meeting day plus a meeting with client to research interviewee's past for custom question creation. Questions incorporating client suggestions created after meeting. We'll also perform historical research that pertains to the interviewee's experiences, locations, events, etc.
"STAGING"
FOR VIDEO TAPING
Single subject seated in medium frame
2 setups: subject(s), medium in frame + one additional angle
3-5 setups as needed to cover multiple subjects from several angles
VIDEO
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
One pro 4K camera, standard lighting package
Two pro 4K cameras, premium lighting package
Two pro 4K cameras plus specialty camera equipment (drone, go-pro, time lapse, special lenses, etc.), movie pro lighting package
AUDIO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
One wireless lapel or boom microphone, single channel digital recording device
One wireless lapel microphone plus one boom microphone, audio recording device and laptop computer
Two wireless lapel microphones plus two boom microphones, multi-channel digital audio device and a laptop computer
FILMING
PRODUCTION TEAM
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
INTERVIEWEE(S)
1
1 - 2
See ADD-ON for 2 HERE
1 - 5
See ADD-ON for 3+ HERE
LIVE INTERVIEW LENGTH
60 - 75 minutes
Up to 2 1/2 hours
3-4 hours
ADDITIONAL VIDEO SHOOTING
N/A
Up to 30 minutes filming subject(s) at interview location interacting with family or doing something they love
Up to 1 hour filming subject(s) at 1 - 2 locations, interacting with family members and/or doing something they love
VIDEO TAPING LOCATIONS
Los Angeles area
Southern California
Southern California Area
Video Editing:
SILVER
GOLD
PLATINUM
INCORPORATE PHOTOS
Up to 25 personal photos artfully edited into video*
Up to 50 personal photos*
Up to 150 personal photos*
ARCHIVAL PHOTOS
N/A
Research and include up to 10 historic/archival photos*
Research and include up to 25 historic/archival photos*
INCORPORATE CLIENT'S VIDEOS
N/A
Incorporate up to 3 minutes of client's digital videos*
Incorporate up to 10 minutes of client's digital videos*
ARCHIVAL VIDEO
N/A
Research and incorporate up to 2 historic/archival videos*
Research and incorporate up to 5 historic/archival videos*
OPENING VIDEO TITLE SECTION
Static title card introduction
Motion graphic introduction using up to 10 personal photos
Premium motion graphic introduction using up to 20 personal photos
IN-VIDEO TRANSITIONS & TITLES
Static chapter title cards (if requested)
Standard motion graphic chapter titles as needed
Premium motion graphic chapter titles plus lower-third screen text overlays if requested (names, descriptions, dates, etc.)
VIDEO EDITING
Standard editing to remove interviewer questions, pauses, coughs, stumbles, and repetitive information
Standard editing to remove interviewer questions, pauses, coughs, stumbles, repetitive information, etc. plus additional editorial design to enhance storytelling clarity and impact
Editing to remove interviewer questions, pauses, repetition, and distractions, paired with story-driven design to improve pacing and emotional impact. Includes detailed media logging and restructuring of interview footage to create a more cohesive, coherent narrative, along with seamless integration of multi-camera footage to create a documentary-style film that meaningfully elevates each participant’s story.
POST EDITING ENHANCEMENT
Standard sound cleanup & color correction
Advanced audio cleanup and picture correction, including digital cropping to create tighter compositions, along with zooming, panning, and other visual enhancements
Advanced audio cleanup and picture correction, featuring digital reframing for stronger composition, subtle zooms and pans, and visual enhancements designed to elevate clarity, focus, and overall presentation.
MUSIC
Minimal use of background music from company library of royalty free tracks
Moderate use of background and section transition music from company library of royalty free tracks
Extensive use of background music, section transition music, sound effects or other audio resources from company library of royalty free tracks
*Client to provide personal photographs, documents, maps, or other images in digital format. Additional photos or videos can be included and high resolution image scanning can be arranged at additional cost, see ADD-ON section HERE
Video Completion & Delivery:
SILVER
GOLD
PLATINUM
CLIENT REVIEW
1 proof cycle: a rough draft of the video provided to client for review & adjustments**
2 proof cycles: a rough draft, then the revised draft shared to make final adjustments**
3 proof cycles: the rough draft, the revised draft, plus one more revision for any final adjustments**
DELIVERY MEDIA
1 USB drive, unlimited digital downloads, plus 6 months online video hosting for easy sharing
2 custom engraved wooden USB drives, unlimited digital downloads, plus 1 year online video hosting for easy sharing
3 custom engraved wooden USB drives with storage boxes, unlimited digital downloads, plus 2 years online video hosting for easy sharing
PAYMENT
$300 non-refundable deposit due at booking, $1,325 due before filming day, final payment of $1,325 due upon final delivery
$400 non-refundable deposit due at booking, $2,275 due before filming day, final payment of $2,275 due upon final delivery
$500 non-refundable deposit due at booking, $4,725 due before filming day, final payment of $4,725 due upon final delivery
DELIVERY AFTER FILMING
4 - 6 weeks +
client revision
6 - 8 weeks +
client revisions
10 - 12 weeks +
client revisions