Graduation was made for video and DVD memories

 If there was ever a day made for video it's Graduation Day. Caps and gowns, pomp and circumstance, family and friends all make for moments to be cherished forever, and Home Video Studio can help you every step of the way to make sure your grad's special day gives them the honor they deserve! The centerpiece of this landmark day should be a Photo Video Keepsake. Imagine celebrating your graduate's life in one powerful presentation of pictures, videos and special songs. Is there a better way to present their life from "Birth to Graduation" on a silver platter? Most graduation gifts come and go, but this heartfelt tribute will last a lifetime.
There's still time so call today! Start gathering your favorite old photos from around the house. Don't forget about photos and videos that may be stored in your cell phone, hard drive camera and memory cards. You'll want images from school, church and dance recitals. Maybe you want to mix in video from birthdays, vacation and Little League. What about certificates, ribbons or that "straight A" report card? We'll help you blend it all together with music, titles and effects to make a DVD that will be enjoyed by all and never forgotten!

Of course you will record the Graduation Ceremony with your video camera. This is the culmination of many years of hard work so don't take a chance on losing it! Get it transferred to DVD right away. We can put it on an Archival Platinum DVD for convenience (just pop it in your DVD player to watch anytime) and safety (Archival Platinum is scratch proof and will last for a hundred years!) and attractiveness (we will print a nice label and can also provide a beautiful case wrap). Plus you can easily have copies made for family and friends.

Now, what about the Graduation Celebration? A houseful of proud friends and relatives makes for some great video moments. There will be speeches, well-wishes, advice, laughter and maybe even a few proud tears. Why not let us professionally edit the high points of the day and make a DVD to distribute? What a way to remember this most special of days!

Graduation Time is Here!

Whether it's from Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, College or even Pre-School, you might know a special someone who's graduating this June. Why not surprise the graduate in your life with a totally unique, personal gift that they will cherish for years to come? Home Video Studio in Erlanger, KY can create a beautiful Photo Video Keepsake that is sure to bring a smile (and sometimes a tear!) to your graduate's face. Whether to show to guests at the graduate's party or just enjoy with family at home, Photo Video Keepsakes are a great way to highlight the special moments in the graduates life. Just bring us those precious photos and/or video clips, choose some favorite songs and come up with some heartfelt titles and we'll do the rest! But hurry because time is running out! Give us a call today at (859) 525-0305 and mention this email to receive 15% off your Photo Video Keepsake. (If you're out of town, ask us about shipping!)

PHOTOKEEPSAKE SPECIAL!

Video is a unique and personal way to remember the vows of your special day! Is your wedding still on a tape? (but you're not quite sure where?) Now is the time to find it and get it transferred to an Archival Platinum DVD in time for your anniversary!
Nothing is more powerful than images and music blended together to bring back special times.

APRIL ONLY ... 50 photos professionally edited with your choice of music and a personalized DVD cover .... $199

Video shooting basics for everyone

You don't have to be a professional to capture some great quality video. Whether you are shooting a birthday party, a vacation, a simple "how-to" video, a wedding or an interview with your grandparents, here are some tips that will immediately make your video look better!

Make sure you have plenty of light. Sometimes just the lighting will mean a world of difference between a good looking video and a not so good looking one. Besides your main source of lighting (overhead lights, sunlight, window lighting, etc) you may, depending on how much control you have, want to fill in the sides with light to eliminate shadows, or even try some backlighting.

Don't stay too far away. You want your video to be interesting, so don't be afraid to get close to your subject. Facial expressions are especially interesting.

Try different vantage points. If you're at a Little League game don't just shoot from the bleachers. Get a shot from first base or the outfield. If you're at a dance recital get some wide shots and some closer ones.

Get on your subject's level. For instance, the children's birthday party will be more interesting if you remember to get on one knee once in a while to shoot your video, in order to avoid seeing only the top of heads.

Fill up your frame. Don't leave a lot of dead space on the top, bottom or sides of the screen that is irrelevant to the subject.

Invest in a tripod. This is another tip that will instantly change the quality of your video. A good steady shot will always look better than a bouncy one.

Use the "zoom" sparingly. Don't feel like you need to be "doing something" other than capturing good video of your subject. Constant zooming in and out can be distracting and take away from the subject of the video.

Skip the built-in special effects on your camera. You can always add them in editing if you want to, but you can't undo them once they are shot.

Audio is important. Sometimes audio gets forgotten, but pay attention to your audio quality. Make sure your built-in microphone is pointed at the subject. Be aware of background noise. Better yet, invest in an external microphone (like a shotgun mike or lavaliere)

Don't forget the 'B' roll. If you are planning on simple editing take some 'B' roll footage. These are the shots used to establish where the shoot is taking place (the outside of a church, for instance) and the little things that are part of the shoot. (Flowers, candles, stained glass windows, the empty aisle, the pews, arriving guests, the limo, etc.)

Like a writing composition a good video tells the story of a subject, simply and cleanly, by putting them in the best light. These tips will help you do that on your next video.

Photo Video Keepsakes™

 Need a gift idea for your parents' 25th wedding anniversary? Why not create a Photo Video Keepsake™ of their lives together?

Home Video Studio can take the couple's photo and video memories and develop a touching tribute for them. Our professionals will use "Hollywood movie style" special effects and add music and titles to produce a unique family history. Photo Video Keepsakes™ are great gifts to give relatives and friends too.

They are fantastic not only for anniversaries, but also for weddings, birthdays, reunions and other special get-togethers. Let Home Video Studio help you make these extraordinary Photo Video Keepsakes™ !

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Contact Information:
Home Video Studio
Deborah Williams
808 Fawn Drive
Erlanger, KY 41018
859-525-0305 -or- 1-855-383-4800
www.homevideostudio.com/ERL