Thursday, September 25, 2014

The Description And Advantages Of Video Biography

By Karina Frost


Different people write biographies to document their life history and achievements. These biographies may be authored by the person himself or may be authored by a different person. Either way, biographies are an expression of life and achievement, either alive or dead. They have often been made in form of books, with technology however, video biography has become the new norm.

Video biographies are used to tell stories of life and experiences through documenting them in a video format. They may be about careers, or a variety of experiences and events in the life of the person. Convenience and easy accessibility is the reason why many people prefer recording their biographies. Hence, they may be auto authored or another person may write it just like the biographies in the book format. That is how it is possible to find the biography of Isaac Newton and Galileo among others online.

In the process of understanding our history, we come across scattered and incomplete information regarding our past. Mostly, we often look up to our grandparents for stories. In other cases, there are old photos which however may not be dated. Journals and diaries or home movies left behind by others are also used. Due to the shortcoming of these options, video is the best way to document history.

When seeking to create a personal documentary, the process begins by choosing a company that is able to offer these services. Individuals and families and sometimes businesses all have their own packages. Interview sessions vary in length but most are up to two hours long. When recording is complete, editing has to be done to remove unnecessary information such as pauses and repetition. It can also be customized depending on what you prefer.

When families document their history or genealogy, it is important for them and also for their generations to come. Those coming after them need to realize what their ancestors stood for as it offers a sense of legacy and pride. Biographies for families are inclusive of every member and their photos and information as well.

Individuals can also create their own personal documentaries. Different people have different stories to tell including those of love, war and career. When recorded, they can be stored and used later as a memoir or gifts to people. Most importantly however, is that they can be handed down to future generations. Personal stories are meant to inspire but may also be used to earn money when they are sold.

Foundations and businesses may also want to document their experiences and stories. Launches of new products and branches and any other milestone the business has achieved are better documented. Sometimes, the employees are featured to create a people- feel of the documentary. They may talk of their experiences and hard work in the organization. This information becomes very important for the company in future.

The length and complexity of the documentary determines the price. If travel is included the price may even go higher. This should not however deter you as there are options for low budgets. DVDs that last long are used to store the documentaries. Whichever story you want to tell, choose an expert to record it.




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