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Essentials S - An Historical Slideshow
Up to 120 still photographs organized by theme, with titles, transitions and music.
Finished Length:    20 minutes
Production Fee:     $995

Essentials L - A Digital Oral History
One, 20-minute videotaped interview with one person
Up to 20 still photographs incorporated
Minimal editing, basic transitions and titles
Music with opening and closing credits only
Finished Length:   10-15 minutes
Production Fee:    $2,100

Montage - A Digital Memoir
One interview session with one or two persons interviewed
Up to 30 still photographs incorporated
Comprehensive editing, animated transitions and titles plus musical accompaniment
Finished Length:    15-25 minutes
Production Fee:     $5,500    

Memorial - A Digital Family History
Two interview sessions with up to two persons per session, separate location shooting available
Up to 40 still photographs incorporated
Incorporation of archival media, where appropriate+
Comprehensive editing, animated transitions and titles plus musical accompaniment
Customized DVD and DVD case art
Finished Length:    30 minutes
Production Fee:     $9,000     

Corporate Celebration - Historical Documentaries for Businesses
A commemorative milestone celebrating leadership and longevity.
Fully customizable video documentaries allow businesses to reflect on the past, profile dynamic leadership, illustrate longevity, celebrate corporate citizenship, growth and diversification, and create a platform on which to place tomorrow's goals.  Production includes live interviews, still photos, animation, archival stock media, titles and transitions; each one is unique.
Finished  Length:    starts at 15 minutes
Production Fee:       starts at $15,000

Essentials, Montage and Memorial packages allow for one free client preview during production. Celebrity package allows for two free client previews during production. Pricing for multiple copies of DVD depends upon quantity ordered. These packages are assembled for our clients’ convenience. All video recording and editing services are fully customizable and can be contracted on an a-la-carte basis. *Some musical arrangements are copyright protected and therefore unavailable. Protected works can be recomposed for the video for an additional fee. +Digitizing 8mm, beta or VHS media available for extra fee. All pricing is for work produced within 80 miles of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Interviews or filming outside of metro area will be subject to a travel surcharge.