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Life Out Loud
Your stories, your voice, your legacy.
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Why a newsletter now?
It's our way of celebrating the fact that we're ten years old! Since 2003, Life Out Loud™ Productions has been helping families across the U.S. capture and preserve their past. It's something we were already doing for celebrities and newsmakers as documentary producers, and something we believed should be available to everyone. Everyone has a story to tell. We want to help you tell yours.
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Your memories.
Our expertise.
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 Every month, we hear another story from our clients about how their video biography has become a cherished family possession. Unfortunately, we also hear from people who wished they had preserved the memories before it was too late.
Don't wait. This year, when you're thinking of your calendar of events - birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, etc., imagine the joy of everyone gathering to see your parents or grandparents relive their favorite stories in a broadcast-quality Life Out Loud™ production.
Over the past 30 years, our award-winning work has appeared on NBC, ABC, PBS, Bravo, National Geographic and the History Channel, among others. Our passion is telling stories. Why not yours? Whether it's how your parents met, what life was like when your grandparents came to this country, or who started the family business, we can bring your family's story to life.
Call us now to start the conversation.
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Curious about our process?
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Some Tips on Interviewing
Your Family
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If you're thinking of interviewing family members on your own, we'd like to suggest a few tips on getting started:
- First, do your homework. Talk to your parents or grandparents well before you plan on actually videotaping them to identify any key milestones or turning points in their lives. Most of your questions should focus on these memorable events. Sometimes we give our interview subjects a wide-ranging list of questions in advance and encourage them to highlight those they find most relevant.
- If possible, spend a little time going through old photographs or home movies. They will often prompt additional questions, if not a story or two.
- Ask your loved ones to peruse their journals, diaries, yearbooks, newspaper clippings or mementos. You never know where a good story might be lurking.
- Think of questions that trigger the most powerful memories or responses. Who, what and why questions are essential, but consider questions such as: * How was your philosophy about life influenced by your parents? * What was a major difference between your upbringing and your children's?
- Be sure to write your questions down and organize them in a logical fashion - either chronologically or by theme. Although interviews often head in many unexpected directions (and should), having a list of written questions will help you get back on track. It also makes it easier for you to be an active listener, rather than worrying about what to ask next.
- Finally, think of anyone else - friends, family, co-workers - who might have something valuable to add. They could be interviewed as well.
In subsequent newsletters, we'll offer you some tips on how best to shoot, log and edit your interviews. Stay tuned!
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"My father was overwhelmed by this incredible memoir-come-to-life.
And I love knowing my children will share it with their children one day."
Amy C.
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