The DIY Approach Dilemma

Using a smart phone is an inexpensive way to make a legacy video.

The DIY Approach Dilemma to Shooting a Legacy Interview

A lot of people ask me, why they can’t just shoot their own family legacy video, I always tell them the same thing– you can! A lot goes into making a family legacy video and their can be some costs associated with it, but you can do it yourself.

Sure, we use fancy cameras and lights, but it is possible to persevere your family story by using your smart phone. But there is one problem.

The biggest challenge you might find is finding the time to make it happen. Procrastination could be your biggest adversary. Take it from me. I put it off and put it off until it was too late. Don’t let that happen to you.

If you can’t use us to interview your loved one, do it yourself. Capture the content while you can, even if it is on your phone. A meaningful conversation with your loved one is something you will cherish long after they are gone. We have even provided some questions for legacy interviews you can ask to get you started.

Once you have your footage, back it up. You don’t want to lose your video because you misplace or break your phone. Then, call us at Legacy Video Stories and we can help you edit it into something wonderful by adding music, pictures, and home movies.

The investment in time and money will be priceless some day.