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Shot in the foot? Or a bit on the side?
Learn how to avoid these basic filming errors in your home movies We are so spoiled with the technology available to us now. Our mobile phones have greater computing power than the Apollo moon rocket, and are capable of taking crystal clear, high resolution photos and videos that capture every detail. Video image technology has evolved through film, […]
Listen to the Lyrics
I love my music! It’s very rare a day goes by without music. Our house has speakers in just about every room (yes, even the bathroom) and the first thing to need replacing in my car is the CD player. It’s no surprise then that when we first had the idea for a business that would […]
Wedding ‘videos’, without the expense
We are one of the few businesses where making a client cry is the most rewarding compliments we can get. I often wonder which production requires the greater planning – a music concert or a wedding. Both have similar elements – rehearsals, venues, music, dress, supporting players, props, order of performance. They both involve a […]
Converting Film to DVD
When I was young, Mum and Dad would occasionally pull out the old projector and reels of film and we would enjoy a peek into their lives before kids….Dad’s days in the Merchant Navy, their honeymoon road trip in country NSW, relived through the flickering light of the projector. All that equipment has long since been laid […]
Selecting Photographs
Selecting the photos to appear in your presentation can be the fun part…..but also the most time consuming. Before you begin flipping through old photos and getting caught up in memories, here are some guidelines for working with photos for a memorable presentation. Be clear on the type of presentation you want to create as […]
Life Events Presentation Checklist
Digital photostories are often designed to celebrate milestone life events – births, weddings, anniversaries, special occasions. This checklist has been prepared to help you consider all the information that you might like to include when planning a life event presentation. Work through the checklist and consider whether you would like to include that information in your production […]
Choosing Music
The music you select will set the mood of your photo presentation, so when choosing music it’s important to think about the theme of your production, the occasion and the audience. Here are some questions to help you generate some ideas: What mood are you hoping to create for the people watching your presentation – […]
Music for a memorial production
Music evokes memories and emotions and is one of the more powerful elements that will make a memorial presentation particularly meaningful and personal. Ben E King, Stand By Me Dido, Thank You Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Somewhere Over the Rainbow Natalie Merchant, These Are the Days Sarah McLachlan, I Will Remember You The Beatles, In My Live
Music for baby productions
Songs to welcome a new life. Billy Dean, Let Them Be Little Elton John, Blue Eyes Kenny Chesney / Oakridge Boys, Thank God for Kids Louis Armstrong, Sunrise, Sunset Rascal Flatts, My Wish Rod Stewart, Forever Young The Temptations, My Girl
Music for birthday productions
From 18 to 80 – music for birthday productions can vary widely. Here’s some of our favourite picks. Please let us know if you’ve got others to add! Aretha Franklin, Aint No Mountain High Enough Ben E. King, Stand By Me Billy Joel, She’s Got a Way About Her Billy Joel, Just the Way You […]