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VIDEO PORTRAITS
Video Portraits can be made at any point
during a person's life, just like a portrait painting or a
photograph, but a video
portrait captures the person, the personality, mannerisms and humour
better than any portrait ever could, no matter how skilled the
artist or photographer.
Many people use a video portrait as a
way to preserve family memories, as tracing family histories has been
boosted by the popularity of TV programmes such as the BBC’s “Who Do
You Think You Are?” and Ian Hislop’s series about WW1 veterans
called “Not Forgotten”.
Ancestral records are often sourced
through photographs or official papers, less so on film.
But for those interested in preserving
their family history for generations to come, I can help record
stories and experiences on film. It is an ideal way of helping
relatives to learn more about their ancestral family, and also
provides a keepsake for many generations to come in dvd format. So
it can make a great gift.
Nothing can compare to seeing and
hearing somebody tell their story in their own words. Photographs
are precious but filming family life stories means younger relatives
will be able to learn more about the characters behind the faces.
It brings family history to life rather than being one dimensional.”
A video portrait is destined to become a family
treasure for all future generations!
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