Like most folks
you have
probably have
organized and
sorted your
photos at least
once. The
problem is they
never seem to
stay organized
no matter how
hard you try,
and even if they
do they seem to
lack that
original impact
that they had
shortly after
you took them or
if they do, you
never drag them
out until sadly,
someone passes
on.
Now you
can not only
organize them
for good, but
ensure they
maintain that
original
sentiment felt
when you first
took them and
are readably
available for
that sentimental
journey at a
moments notice.
How would you
like to be able
to share your
most cherished
memories "with"
your loved ones
and preserve
them for future
generations as
well?
There is a a
technique known
as "video
scrapbooks" that
can transform
your static
photographs into
a true cinematic
experience. Much
like a paper
scrapbook this
media places
your photos into
a digital format
and "turns the
pages"
automatically
for you. Once
placed in this
format your
memories are
preserved
forever and can
reproduced
easily for
sharing.
But beware!!
There are
many "so called"
professional
services out
there that can
do this for you.
Sadly many of
them use nothing
more than a
"cookie cutter"
software package
or PowerPoint.
While they may
do the job to a
minimal
standard, they
are usually
considerably
over priced. The
cost can range
from $500.00 to
$2,500.00 for a
mere 60 photos
worth of work.
When looking
for that true
professional
service ensure
that they use
the pan + zoom
technique made
famous by Ken
Burns and
include music in
their
presentation.
Ken Burns is
the film maker
that created an
entire movie
covering the
Civil war using
only photographs
that were
brought to life
by panning
across the
photos and
zooming in for
closeup shots.
Gathering
your photos and
sorting them is
where you get to
take that
sentimental
journey and pick
out your
favorite
memories to
preserve.
--The Steps--
Step 1 is to
decide if you
are going to
order your
photos by date,
event or person
or a combination
of all three.
Step 2 is
placing them in
the order that
you would like
your video to
flow from first
photo to the
last.
Step 3 is to
write on post-it
notes the number
of the photo,
i.e. photo#1,
photo#2 etc. It
is important to
do this prior to
placing the
post-it note on
the back of the
photo since the
pressure ogf
writing can mar
the actual
photo.
Step 3 if
sending your
photos via mail
is to make sure
your photos are
placed inside of
a water proof or
zip-lock plastic
bag and then
securely place
between two
sturdy pieces of
cardboard.
Step 4 is to
make sure you
place them in a
shipping box (e.g. USPS,
FED EX, UPS
etc.) and make
sure the box is
label as fragile
to ensure proper
handling.
Step 5 it is
best to send in
a manner that
your package can
be tracked and a
signature from
the receiver can
be obtained.
Most services
will pay the
return shipping
cost.
Once your
video is
returned along
with your photos
view it
immediately and
ensure it meets
your desired
effect. All
reputable
services will
ensure your
satisfaction and
guarantee it by
making requested
edits or changes
at your request.
Whomever you
choose you will
definitely be
glad you did
once you see the
results.
Paul F.
Olshefsky is the
owner of
"Sentimental
Services" a
service that
specializes in
the creation of
keepsake videos.
His introduction
into the digital
world started
back in 1987
when he was
trained by the
U.S. ARMY on
teir Tactical
ARMY Combat
Service Support
Computer System.
Paul F.
Olshefsky
http://www.SentimentalServices.com