The footage to gather
- The person settling into the conversation
- A complete remembered episode
- An object mentioned in the story
Give each moment a little breathing room. Get close enough to show the detail, and keep the original clips handy.
Plan a recorded family message
Opening
Let the speaker address the recipient directly.
Middle
Keep one complete thought from each speaker and use relevant memories as supporting images.
Ending
Preserve the final wish or greeting in the speaker’s own voice.
Review it for grandparents
Preserve the meaning of the spoken story and keep a copy of the unedited recording.
Ask yourself: Have you kept the tone and meaning of each contribution?
Watch it as if you were seeing it for the first time. If something is unclear, try a different cut or add the missing shot.