Are you thinking about starting a project? We would love to help you. Snoop through our Slideshow Samples to get an idea of what you might be looking for. To follow is a list of instructions that you will need to complete to get your movie started.

1. Decide what type of slideshow you are interested in and who it is for. Do you want it to have sections? A certain theme? How long would you like it to be? Is it to be chronological or random?
2. Decide on the pictures: Go through your pictures and find the ones that you want to use. It’s a good idea to get as much variety as you can with your picture choices. The best photos to include in a the slideshow are horizontally-oriented, in-focus, clean of fingerprints and smudges and physically intact.  Try to avoid photos which are blurry and photos with the subjects oriented near the top or sides of the picture.  The subjects of the photos should be centered as much as possible.  Avoid photos where the subjects' heads have been "cut off" or parts of their bodies are off-camera.  Avoid photos with severe damage (major cracks, severe moisture damage, ink-marks, etc.).
   1. Transfer these pictures to a CD or memory stick or upload them to our website, or gather together the photo albums and send them in to be scanned. Video clips and original documents can be used as well … almost anything can be included in your show.
   2. Arrange and Count Your Photos: If you have print photos, slides and/or negatives and wish them to be presented in a specific order in the slideshow, number them in PENCIL ONLY by placing Post-It (sticky) notes on the of each photo. Please do not write on your photos with pen or ink, and please do not place your Post-It notes on the front of the photos.  Obtain a total photo count (plus total video minute count if adding video clips).
3. Decide on the words: Write down anything that you want to be written into the video. PRINT out the names, and/or dates that you wish to include.
4. Decide on the type of music: Choose a type of music that the movie recipient enjoys the most. Instrumental music is often a good choice and is the least distracting, however jazz, or pop, rock and sentimental can be fantastic choices as well. If you wish to use your own CDs, select the music you want. However, you must own an original copy of your music selection and submit the original copy with your photographs (your CDs and memory stick will be returned to you with your order, along with your photographs). Alive Memoirs cannot accept home-burned music CDs.  If you don't own the music on CD, Alive Memoirs will purchase it for you online - please list the names of the songs and the artists' names. If you are unsure of the number of songs your slideshow will require, please contact us and we will assist you.
5. Complete the Order Form: You may enclose additional sheets with any information you think relevant to produce your slideshow. If you submit your form via email, your name must be typed in the signature field and the form must be dated - this will constitute an electronic agreement.  Please make sure that the entire form is filled out.
6. Request a Final Quote: Alive Memoirs for a final price quote.
7. Package Your Media: Package your photos, slides, negatives, videos, music/photo CDs, completed order fas well final quote approved y signed. Before shipping your order call us, (954) 319-6094 or send us an email.  Your project is ready to go!
8. Order Confirmation: You will receive confirmation from us by either email or telephone as soon as we receive your materials.
9. Production Time: Unless you have placed a Rush Order, the estimated time for production  completion is 15 - 20 business days from the date we receive your materials in our office, depending on the package ordered. Extremely complex or large orders may take longer. During the winter holiday season (September through December) and during the Spring and early Summer (graduation and wedding season), our turnaround time can be up to 25 - 30 business days. If you need your order completed and returned in less than 15 business days, please contact us BEFORE ordering. A rush order surcharge will apply.
10. Order Completion:  Alive Memoirs will email or call you as soon as your completed order is shipped back to you. All of your materials submitted (photos, music, videos, etc.) will be returned to you via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail or Overnight Express Mail, insured, certified and return-receipt requested.

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