- How long should the video be?
- How long is each photo on the screen?
- Do all the photos have to be the same
size and can I use items like awards?
- Can I use digital camera
images or scanned photos?
- Can I use slides in my video?
- Will my photos and slides be safe while you have
them?
- Is there a setup charge or any hidden fees?
- How long does it take to complete my
order?
- What is
DVD-R?
- What else should I know before preparing my order?
How long should the video be
?
Your video can be any length you like. It can be as short as
50 photos and one
song or hundreds of photos and several songs. The purpose of your video is also a
factor. If you are planning a video for your wedding reception with 300 guests, a
10-minute video is about right. However, a video for your family, showing
numerous generations, may be 30 minutes, 60 minutes or more.
How long is each photo on the
screen?
A
good rule of thumb for choosing music is: one minute of music for every 12
photos (5 seconds each).
Of course you can vary that equation as you like. Use more photos per
minute to make the video have a quicker, more upbeat pace. Use fewer
photos per minute for a slower, more dramatic production. We will make your photos fit the length of music you have
chosen.
Do all the photos have to be
the same size and can I use items like awards?
We can use any size photo, black & white or color, and we don't charge
extra for large photos. In general, wallet size or larger works best. Also, things like certificates, awards and
invitations can be included. Just number them as
you did with your photos. Keep in mind that small text and cursive writing are difficult to read on
video.
Can I use
digital camera images or scanned photos?
Yes. Photos must be numbered in the
order in which they should appear. Digital photos must also be numbered
by renaming its file name to a 3 digit number (i.e.: 009.jpg)
that corresponds to the image's placement in your
video. For example, you may have a regular
photo that you number on the back
as 076, then a digital photo which you will
have named 077.jpg, then the next photo
would be numbered 078.
You may bring in photos that you have scanned, but they must be
video dimensions. Specifically, they need to be 640 pixels wide by
480 pixels high, and they need to be 72 dpi. If you do not
understand these format requirements, you probably should not incorporate
your scanned photos. If you bring in images that are not the correct
dimensions, we will have to correct them at an additional charge.
Follow the same numbering and CD guidelines from above.
Can I use slides in my video?
Yes. We can add your slides anywhere in your order at no additional
charge. After you number the slides (no matter where they go among the photos), put
the slides in a box, and separate
them from the photos before bringing them to us.
Will my photos and slides be safe
while you have them?
Yes, absolutely. Since 1986, we have put hundreds
of thousands of photos and slides on video. We will care for your
photos as if they were our own. If you would like, call us and talk to one of our
video producers. We will answer all your questions and you will be confident you
chose the best, safest company to produce your Photos on
Video project.
Is there a setup charge or
any hidden fees?
No. There are no setup charges,
no charge for music, no charge
for different size photos and we don't charge
extra for videos that are longer than 30 minutes. In fact, we can give you a very close cost estimate when
we receive your order.
How long does it take
to complete my order?
We require two weeks, but if you need it, your video can be completed earlier.
What is DVD-R?
The DVD movies you buy at stores, which
are made by the thousands, are pressed, kind of like when vinyl records were
made. Whenever videos are produced in smaller quantities, they are
"recorded" or "burned".
DVD-R is a recorded DVD - similar to a CD-R you burn in your computer. DVD-R
is a very common format of recorded DVD. Some older or low-end DVD players
may not be compatible. If you try to play a DVD-R and your player does not
recognize the disc, or if it seems to play then skips around or freezes,
your player is likely incompatible.
Look in your DVD player's manual and see if it lists DVD-R as a disc type it
will play. If you can't find the manual, you can also go on the Internet,
enter a search for your model player and read the specifications.
PlayStation2 and Xbox systems will also play DVD-R discs.
What else should I know before preparing
my order?
Look over the
Getting Started page.
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