What You Get:
DESCRIPTION
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 (add-on costs required for more than 2 storytellers). 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
Interviews, photos & other source material artistically edited into a 105 to 120 minute documentary-style video
BEHIND
THE
SCENES
Includes full, unedited interview recordings with meticulously hand-edited transcripts and subtitles, along with curated behind-the-scenes photographs from the filming day.
HIGHLIGHT REEL
20-30 minute highlights video using interview footage, additional 'b-roll' footage and other source material
VIDEO
FORMAT
HD video-USB drive & online video hosting
Planning & Filming:
PRODUCTION
PLANNING
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 plus an in-person 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
3-5 camera setups as needed to cover multiple subjects from several angles
VIDEO
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
Two pro 4K cameras plus specialty camera equipment (drone, go-pro, time lapse, special lenses, etc.), movie pro lighting package
AUDIO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
Two wireless lapel microphones plus two boom microphones, multi-channel digital audio compressor & mixer plus a laptop computer
VIDEO PRODUCTION TEAM
3 - 4
INTERVIEWEE(S)
1 - 5 See ADD-ON cost for more than 2 storytellers HERE
LIVE INTERVIEW LENGTH
3-1/2 to 4 hours
See ADD-ON cost for additional interview time HERE
ADDITIONAL VIDEO SHOOTING
Up to 1 hour filming subject(s) at 1 - 2 locations, interacting with family members and/or doing something they love (b-roll footage)
VIDEO TAPING LOCATIONS
Southern California & surrounding areas
Video Editing Details:
INCORPORATE PHOTOS
Up to 150 personal photos*
For more photos, see ADD-ONS page HERE
ARCHIVAL PHOTOS
Research and include up to 25 historic/archival photos
INCORPORATE CLIENT'S VIDEOS
Incorporate up to 10 minutes of client's digital videos
For more video time, see ADD-ONS page HERE
ARCHIVAL VIDEO
Research and incorporate up to 5 historic/archival videos
OPENING VIDEO TITLE SECTION
Premium motion graphic introduction using up to 20 personal photos
IN-VIDEO TRANSITIONS & TITLES
Premium motion graphic chapter titles plus lower-third screen text overlays if requested (names, descriptions, dates, etc.)
VIDEO EDITING
Thoughtful 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 and supporting source materials. The result is a polished, documentary-style film that meaningfully elevates each participant’s story.
POST EDITING ENHANCEMENT
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
Extensive, thoughtful integration of background music, transitional scoring, and sound design, utilizing our in-house library of high-quality, royalty-free audio assets.
*Client to provide personal photographs, documents, maps, or other images in digital format. Additional photos can be included and high resolution image scanning can be arranged at additional cost, see ADD-ON section HERE
Video Completion & Delivery:
CLIENT REVIEW
3 proof cycles: the rough draft, the revised draft, plus one more revision for any final adjustments*
DELIVERY MEDIA
3 custom engraved wooden USB drives with storage boxes, unlimited digital downloads, plus 2 years online video hosting for easy sharing
PAYMENT
$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
10 - 12 weeks + client revisions*