Video Biographies

STORY OF A LIFETIME — VIDEO BIOGRAPHIES provide the opportunity to know, hear and witness the stories of our loved ones and can be powerful experience for everyone. A video biography is a way for children, grand-children and future generations to understand who we are and what experiences shaped our lives.

Full Circle Video Productions has assembled a series of questions designed to stimulate memories and inspire thinking about the many aspects of a lifetime. They can be used as a guide to tell your own story. The interview can be arranged at home or at a favorite location – anywhere you feel comfortable. It can include activities and hobbies, and highlight photos and mementos. All packages include sensitive, creative interviewing and taping using state-of-the-art digital camera and editing equipment, assuring the highest quality. External wired microphones provide excellent sound reproduction.

In this fast moving and changing society, links to the past give us a bridge to the future. Don’t wait until the past has faded to a forgotten memory. Give the gift of a lifetime – A STORY OF A LIFETIME — VIDEO BIOGRAPHY for family, friends and generations to come.

All packages include an initial consultation and outline/review of questions to be asked.

Deluxe Package:

  • 1-1/2 hour videotaping / 2 hours on-site
  • Photo montage with musical background (up to 30 still photographs)
  • Opening title sequence
  • Editing
  • 2 DVDs

one person – $750
per additional person – $200

Extended Package:

  • 1-1/2 hours videotaping / 2 hours on-site
  • Opening title sequence
  • Editing
  • 1 DVD

one person – $550
per additional person – $200

Basic Package:

  • 1 hour videotaping / 1-1/2 hours on-site
  • Opening title sequence
  • Editing
  • 1 DVD

one person – $425
per additional person – $150

Additional services:

  • Additional videotaping on-site – $90 per hour
  • Additional video editing – $65 per hour
  • Additional still photo scanning (Deluxe Package) – $3 each (plus editing charges)
  • Additional DVDs – $30 each

For locations outside Santa Cruz County, there will be a charge for time and travel.

A deposit of $200 is due prior to videotaping.