DVD Montage - Getting Started

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The first place to start is to consider the scope of your project. How long you want the DVD video to be will determine how many photos you should select and how many songs to play. Good Rule of Thumb: 10-12 Photos per Minute of Music

Preparing your Content You can provide digital images that you scan yourself or from a digital camera, or you can submit any photos, slides, negatives, or other memorabilia to include in your project. You can also send a mix of any of them. Digital Images - If you scan photos on your own, please be sure to scan at 300dpi minimum for best quality results. If you have a particular order you want them to be displayed, please number each image file with the sequence. (i.e. 001.jpg 002.jpg 003.jpg) Photos - You can submit photos of any size. We will scan them and retouch in Photoshop for the best possible quality and optimum resolution for the DVD video. If you have a specific sequence order, please number the back of each photo with a pencil and group with music in the order you want it presented. Slides or Negatives - Any images on slides or negatives will be scanned and retouched for best quality on the DVD. Memorabilia - Don't forget things like newspaper clippings or awards which often make great content for a montage. Video Clips - If you have video on any VHS or camcorder format tape, we can digitize and edit the clips to blend flawlessly in your project. This can add a new dimension to your project. Music - Picking out songs that work well with your subject is important. Here are some song ideas that have worked well in montage projects. You can provide music you own on CD to use in your project or we can purchase specific songs online to use in your project for $2 per song. If you have certain groupings of photos that you would like displayed during a specific song, please provide the sequence numbers and songs to match. Titles / Text Captions / Messages - Any text captions or messages are included in the project image pricing. You can submit any ideas you have for what you would like as an introductory or ending message, as well as any captions over any pictures. You can either supply ideas at the time you submit your materials, or wait until the editorial preview stage to suggest ideas. Sometimes that is easier so you don't feel overwhelmed at the beginning of the project. Submit Your Project Materials Mail Order: Please complete and print this order guide to provide with your project materials. Local Drop off / Consultation: You can make an appointment to meet and discuss your project and go through your content. Please call Chris @ 763-571-4713 or email info@memoriesrenewed.com to schedule an appointment. Editorial Preview Once all materials are received and your project is compiled, we will email you a link to view your entire project, including the main menu. Each image will be numbered for you to identify any images that you may want to change the order, delete, add new images, etc. You can also suggest captions or any other additions to make your project just the way you want it. When you approve of the final product, we will complete the rendering to DVD and finalize your project.