All
photo montages/slideshows except the digital wedding invitation are
$3 per photograph. (Our minimum development cost is $90) . THIS PRICE
INCLUDES EVERYTHING! Motion backgrounds, motion menus, graphics, music,
titles or captions, transitions, and a custom-designed DVD case and
disc are ALL included.
Select Your Photographs
- Probably the hardest decisions you will have to make will be in determining
which photos to use and how many photos to use. The only advice we can
offer after doing literally hundreds of photo montages is that less
is better. Try and choose quality, focused photographs that embody the
essence of what you are trying to celebrate. Try and avoid event or
subject redundancy in photographs as variety keeps the audience's attention.
Keep in mind that we
review and enhance all photos to be viewed in a video environment and
we can do some amount of photo restoration, but ultimately the subject
matter and theme is left up to you.
Some suggestions:
Choose photos to reflect the essence of a person's
life or theme of video.
Photos from school, college, military, civic organizations,
sports, hobbies, etc.
Birthdays
Special holiday
Special achievements
Family portraits and group photos
Photos with co-workers
Photos with close friends
Photos with favorite pets
Special vacation, cruise or trip photos
Prepare Your Photos
- Now that you are satisfied with your photo choices, it's time to number
and arrange them for the video. It's very important
that you do not use marking pens or ball points as the ink always seems
to end up on the face of the photograph. The best way to number
your photos is by using a Post-it® type label stuck to the rear
of the photographs and numbered in pencil. Video clips you may wish
to use should also be numbered and labeled. Pre-scanned photos on disc,
flash drive, tape, etc. should also be assigned a number in the file
name. We also accept pre-scanned photos by email in .jpg, psd, png,
or bmp format. Photos should be scanned at a resolution of at least
300 pixels. Photos smaller than 1 1/2-inch length and width should be
scanned at 600 pixels.
Choose Your Music -
If you want us to select appropriate music for you, indicate on the
order form. We have a very large collection of quality royalty-free
music as well as popular selections. If you are enclosing copyrighted
music, it must be in the original packaging and not a compilation on
CD or copied disc. We happily accept any original rendition made by
you. If you have questions about how many songs you will need or if
we have a particular song title, please drop us an email or give us
a call and we will gladly assist you.
Basic photo montage
on DVD
Photo repair, if required (hue,
scratches, etc.)
Introductory title
Closing graphic
Visual backgrounds, stunning
graphics, themed elements and video interludes
Music (your choice or appropriate
instrumental provided)
Custom designed DVD and cover
One (1) copy of the completed
DVD disc
Presentation can be played once
or in a "loop"
Preview your montage online
before we burn the dvd
Captions and/or audio may be
added to photos or video segments
Extras
Video clips: $7 per
minute.
Audio clips: $7 per minute.
Additional copies of DVD: $10 each.
Excessive titles or captions may require an additional fee.
Click HERE for designer mailing
envelopes and stainless steel or sterling silver engraved dvd cases.
We can scan photographs,
slides, and 35mm film negatives.
Pre-scanned digital photos on disc or flash drive are also accepted.
VHS, VHS-C, or digital Hi8 video may also be added to the montage.
You may wish to include
personal information ("they loved to go on cruise ships"
or "he was an active gardener") that could aid us in creating
a photo montage tailored especially to your needs. Place all photos
in a plastic bag and seal before packaging for mailing. It is recommended
that you use Fed-Ex or UPS to ship your photos.
*Minimum
development price is $90
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