Farewell Videos
It's time to say goodbye...
There comes a time in all of our lives when we have to say goodbye to this world. What if you knew that this time is coming soon for you or a special loved one?
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In the spring of 2022, I was contacted by a very special, previous customer of mine who is dying of cancer. He wanted to create a video to be shown at his memorial service - sharing things that were important to him and that he wanted to make sure his family and friends knew.
This was a very courageous thing that he desired to put together and I am extremely honoured and privileged to have been able to walk this journey with him. |
If you would allow me, I would love to go on this journey with you as well.
What would be involved?
This is a good question. I would encourage you not to limit your ideas. If you are able to come up with a list of things you would like to include, we can sit down together and brainstorm if we can make these things happen.
Some ideas based on Allan’s video include:
Next Steps?
What would be involved?
This is a good question. I would encourage you not to limit your ideas. If you are able to come up with a list of things you would like to include, we can sit down together and brainstorm if we can make these things happen.
Some ideas based on Allan’s video include:
- Dancing to your favourite song.
- Welcoming those watching to your video and why you are creating it.
- Short photo slideshow in remembrance of those who have passed before you.
- Photo slideshow of special memories with family and friends.
- Farewell dialogue including things you want to say to the people that you love.
- Something fun to wrap it up that showcases your personality and/or talents.
Next Steps?
Part 1: Initial Consultation
We would start off with an initial consultation by phone or zoom to assess what you would be looking to have in the video.
Some things to include could be:
These are only a few ideas to start.
After flushing out some of these ideas, I would be able to give you an idea as to what would be involved moving forward.
If you are wanting to continue, we would designate a package to start with that meets your needs and arrange a time to meet.
PACKAGES
Package 1 – $349 + GST
Includes:
Package 2 – $425 + GST
Includes:
Package 3 – $549 + GST
Includes:
All Packages Include:
Extras: $65/hour
Some things to include could be:
- Filmed interviews of yourself
- Old videos on analog media (VHS, VHS-C, Mini-DV, Video 8)
- Recent videos from your phone or digital video camera
- Family photos/slides and/or documents edited with music
- Voiceovers that could be added while images are being shown or on a text screen
These are only a few ideas to start.
After flushing out some of these ideas, I would be able to give you an idea as to what would be involved moving forward.
If you are wanting to continue, we would designate a package to start with that meets your needs and arrange a time to meet.
PACKAGES
Package 1 – $349 + GST
Includes:
- 2 hours of filming on a full HD - 1080p camera
- Up to 60 photos (to scan and digital) and 2 songs
Package 2 – $425 + GST
Includes:
- 2 hours of filming on a full HD - 1080p camera
- 61 – 89 photos (to scan and digital) and 3 – 4 songs
Package 3 – $549 + GST
Includes:
- 2 hours of filming on a full HD - 1080p camera
- 90 – 125 photos (to scan and digital) and 4 – 5 songs
All Packages Include:
- Introductory and closing titles
- Movement of images and dynamic transitions between images
- Digital download of the final video
- USB stick that includes all photos and final video
Extras: $65/hour
- Additional time filming
- Adding video provided by you and editing clip(s)
- Recording and/or editing voiceovers
- Additional title screens or text
- Scrolling credits at the end
Part 2: Pre-Production Planning
This will be our first in-person meeting wherein you would bring all the pictures, videos and music that you would like included in the final video.
I do have the capability to scan your pictures/slides, so you do not have to do that ahead of time. Wherever possible, I need the highest quality image you have digitally (minimum 300 dpi) and/or the original physical photograph/slide.
At this time, we would also discuss:
NOTE: Photos and videos MUST be organized in the order in which they are wanted to appear in the final video. If not, Phoenix Reborn Productions has the right to order them in any way I see fit and charge accordingly for extra hours needed to complete the project.
I hope you are not feeling overwhelmed at this point! If you are not ready to answer all of these details during this initial pre-production meeting, we will work with what you’ve got and schedule another meeting later on to fill in the gaps for what you need to come up with.
I want this to be an enjoyable, exciting experience for you and I will do everything I can to help make this happen.
At the end of our meeting, we would come up with an estimate for production and you will be required to provide a 50% deposit based on this estimate. I do not charge by packages because I want to make sure that you are only paying for the time actually spent in creating this beautiful keepsake.
I will do my very best to come up with a reasonable estimate based on what we discuss during this meeting; however, please keep in mind that this is an estimate and that extra costs may be incurred as we work through production.
I do have the capability to scan your pictures/slides, so you do not have to do that ahead of time. Wherever possible, I need the highest quality image you have digitally (minimum 300 dpi) and/or the original physical photograph/slide.
At this time, we would also discuss:
- Details around filming yourself including content, location, and scheduling
- How you would like the pictures, videos and music that you brought to be viewed i.e. in sections in a specific order
- Introductory/closing titles as well as titles for different sections
- Titling on the bottom of pictures/videos
- Voiceovers over pictures or title screens
NOTE: Photos and videos MUST be organized in the order in which they are wanted to appear in the final video. If not, Phoenix Reborn Productions has the right to order them in any way I see fit and charge accordingly for extra hours needed to complete the project.
I hope you are not feeling overwhelmed at this point! If you are not ready to answer all of these details during this initial pre-production meeting, we will work with what you’ve got and schedule another meeting later on to fill in the gaps for what you need to come up with.
I want this to be an enjoyable, exciting experience for you and I will do everything I can to help make this happen.
At the end of our meeting, we would come up with an estimate for production and you will be required to provide a 50% deposit based on this estimate. I do not charge by packages because I want to make sure that you are only paying for the time actually spent in creating this beautiful keepsake.
I will do my very best to come up with a reasonable estimate based on what we discuss during this meeting; however, please keep in mind that this is an estimate and that extra costs may be incurred as we work through production.
How long should the video be?
I wish I had an exact time for you; but, this really depends on you and the scope of what you want to include. If you are planning on showing it during a memorial/celebration of life, I recommend your final video to be between 9 - 12 minutes.
How would I receive the final video?
Your final video will be provided to you in a downloadable file and on a USB flash drive.
The USB flash drive would include all of the pictures, videos and music that you have provided.
The USB drive can play your video on your TV or computer.
I wish I had an exact time for you; but, this really depends on you and the scope of what you want to include. If you are planning on showing it during a memorial/celebration of life, I recommend your final video to be between 9 - 12 minutes.
How would I receive the final video?
Your final video will be provided to you in a downloadable file and on a USB flash drive.
The USB flash drive would include all of the pictures, videos and music that you have provided.
The USB drive can play your video on your TV or computer.
