Memorial Service recording, editing and delivery - $499
This is a budget price for this service so please book with the understanding that:
There will be 1 camera so unplanned actions may be missed
One location is included - memorial OR funeral. 2nd location is $250 extra.
Once I am booked, I try to work exclusively with the home director. I don't want to interfere with anybody's grieving process. I don't send endless chains of emails or ask questions and I absolutely never send out marketing emails.
During the service I do my best to be as invisible and quiet as possible. This day is not about me so I make every effort to blend into the background.
Editing is fairly basic and I follow a standard template: Intro shots of the facility and floral arrangements / pictures / people, The memorial speakers, Exit shots of the procession. If it is an open casket, I will either include images of the departed or I will avoid doing so at your instruction. Additionally, I am more than happy to provide versions of the video with and without.
I can only capture what I know is going to happen. For example, if the minister enters from the rear of the house while beginning a sermon then (s)he will not be mic'd so the audio will not be great. Unless I'm advised prior to it happening, I set up to record the lecturn.
Some facilities offer access to sound boards and some do not. I will work with the director to determine this. I will usually have redundant audio capture devices but frequently people will talk away from the mics and that will result in lower quality audio.
Your video is your property. I will never share any images / videos / audio with anyone. I don't have a sample to share for marketing because of this. I fully respect your privacy during this difficult time and I will never violate that.
High-end memorial videos start at a minimum of $2,000 - if that is your need and is in your budget, absolutely go with another service. But if your need is a keepsake that is much better than a cellphone video at a low price then I'll be happy to provide that.
Payment in full is required prior to the date of the service.
The video will be delivered electronically, usually within a week or two. Please do a quick review and approve the edit or request reasonable changes within 30 days. Delivery will be considered complete after 30 days and no further adjustments will be made. Final delivery after approval includes: a mailed DVD or blu-ray (please specify which - blu-ray is much better quality) and a link to download the video in full quality. I will happily provide downloads with smaller file sizes (and, therefore, reduced quality) upon request. The downloadable file is available for 30 days, guaranteed. I "MAY" be able to provide it after the 30 days but that is not guaranteed.
If a slideshow is shown during the service then please provide a copy if possible. I will then insert that where it was shown during the service in place of a relatively low quality video of the TV / projector screen. Same with songs: please provide any song files used if possible.
Most of all, please do understand that I am providing a very low cost service and will provide the best quality possible under that constraint.
Memorial Explainer coming soon