How Much Does a family Legacy Video Cost?
Costs for legacy videos vary depending on complexity.
Legacy Video Costs Vary Depending on Several Factors
I’m often asked how much a Legacy Video should cost, and the answer is always, “Well it depends.” You could do it yourself for nothing by using a smart phone, but if you want to make it really special, you’ll need to hire a professional.
At Legacy Video Stories, we tried to make the packages affordable and simple to understand. They start under a thousand dollars.
Family Legacy Video packages and costs
The first package is a basic interview shot with 1-2 high-definition cameras, professional lighting, microphones, and other equipment. For many, this is sufficient to preserve their loved ones’ stories and family history.
The next step would be to edit the interview and to add family pictures and old home movies. This more polished version is package two.
The last package is a full-fledged documentary about the family member’s life and history. This would include a high degree of editing, multiple family interviews, the inclusion of other media like pictures and recent Broll scenes shot on the day of the interview. A video of this scale would require some planning and a conversation about what you want the final product to be like. After booking a discovery call, we can provide a custom estimate.
When trying to determine cost, there are many factors that go into it. Here are some of the things to think about.
Overall Length of your Family Legacy Video
Simply put, the longer the end product, the more it will cost. This is because the interview will take longer to shoot, the video will take longer to edit, and it could require more images or graphics. It will also take more storage and time to master and stream the final video.
Including a Second Camera During the Legacy Interview
An interview done with only one camera will look great, but adding a second camera opens a myriad of possibilities to edit the content of the interview itself. This extra camera adds cost, but it also adds shot diversity which will allow the editor to cut out mistakes, condense time, and vary focal lengths. The subject will come across smoother as a result and you’ll an overall better and more interesting video.
Including Media Assets in the Edited Legacy Video
Including assets about the subject (like home movies and pictures) is a great way to add dimension to the stories they are telling. If you already have them digitally at a high enough resolution, then adding them is not a problem. But it will cost extra if you need the pictures scanned from an old photo album or the home movies need to be pulled from videotapes, old film reels, or YouTube links.
Even though these attributes could increase the cost of your Legacy Video, including them is often well worth it. If you are still not sure what video package is right for your family, contact us to set up a consultation. We can help steer you in the right direction or work with you to come up with a custom quote that meets your needs.
