Capturing family stories and preserving memories on tape to pass on to future generations has never been easier. Emphasizing techniques that can be utilized by any camcorder owner, this guide demonstrates how to compile video taped family histories that can be treasured for years to come - and with minimal technical skill.
In a simplified question and answer approach to videotaping and conducting a family history interview, 'How to Create a Video Family History' provides extensive sample interview questions on a wide variety of family subjects that can help loosen up even the 'camera shy' and offers video recording tips to insure professional-looking results.
- Helps youngsters learn more about their ancestors
- Enables older individuals to leave a legacy for descendants
- Easy-to-follow format
- Video interview techniques explained in non-technical terms
- More than 500 thought-provoking and fact-gathering questions on 26 family history topics
- 100 more questions you'd never think to ask
- 140 more questions specially designed for every holiday
Contents:
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction to Video Taping Family Histories
2. Video Basics
3. Interviewing Basics
4. Just Before you Get Started
5. The Video Family History Question Guide
6. 100 Questions You'd Never Think to Ask
7. 140 Questions for Every Holiday
About the Authors
Review:Filled with insightful tips - Boston Globe
Helps loosen up the camera shy - Washington Post
Reduces a complex undertaking to simple-to-follow steps - Philadelphia Inquirer
