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Biography Service
As a biographer for Southern Adelaide Palliative Care, I’ve learned firsthand just how much the stories of all of us truly mean. A legacy video isn’t just a film - it’s a powerful way to answer the big questions:
Where did we come from? What was life like back then? Who am I?
Legacy Videography Ideas from our latest Flyer
What is involved?
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We discuss the purpose of the video: personal or family history, legacy, milestone (like a 70th birthday), “special time in life” reflection (iE becoming a parent for the first time, returning from abroad,…)
We define the scope: short feature (5–10 mins), full-length (30–60 mins), or multi-part series.
We identify key themes, people, places, and events to include.
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We create a story outline or script (this can be loose or structured).
We develop tailored interview questions tailored to your life journey and share them with you
You collect and prepare supporting materials:
Photos
Home videos
Letters or documents
Music or voice recordings (only licensed music may be included)
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Sit-down, on-camera interview (can be at home or another quiet/appropriate place).
May involve multiple sessions to cover early life, adulthood, career, relationships, values, and legacy (an extra charge of AUD 100.00 is due per additional session if the 4-Hour/ Full-Day booking needs to be split up.
We use professional lighting, sound, and camera equipment to ensure cinematic quality.
Add-On
Interviews with family members, friends, or colleagues for added perspective.
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We add visual depth with old photos, documents, newspaper clippings, and video montages (materials provided by you)
Add-ons
We capture footage of meaningful locations, such as a childhood home, favourite spots, studio, or garden if part of the scope
We film the everyday, enjoyable activities
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We craft a compelling narrative arc using interviews and visuals, using state-of-the-art video editing software - DaVinci Resolve Professional
We colour grade and master sound for a polished look.
We add fully licensed music, transitions, subtitles, names/titles, and historical context where needed
We incorporate your photos and/or family videos (up to 5)
Digital delivery via dedicated archive - password-protected