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Video Biographies: Connecting Generations

Are you interested in preserving your family’s rich history and stories for future generations to cherish? Imagine capturing the life experiences and memories of your older relatives in a captivating and engaging way for younger family members to understand and appreciate.

At JT Studios, we specialize in creating heartfelt video biographies that bridge the gap between generations. Our team of skilled professionals will work closely with your loved ones to document their unique journeys, cultural traditions, and wisdom, ensuring that their legacy lives on for years to come.

For our Greek Australians, we specialise in Greek to English video subtitles, which can transform these precious stories into a format that resonates with younger audiences, preserving the essence of your family heritage while making it accessible and relatable to the next generation.

Don’t let your family’s history fade away—empower your older relatives to share their memories through Video Biographies today. Contact us at JT Studios and let us help you create a timeless treasure that will be cherished by your family for generations.

*Please note, there may be additional fees. A full quote will be provided once you have contact us.

 FAQs

  • Yes! We have couples packages at an additional cost which can include both loved ones. In these packages, each spouse will talk individually about their childhood, single days and careers. Then together, they will talk about how they met, their wedding, married life, children, family activities, etc. Please let us know if you are interested in this!

  • We want to ensure all our clients are comfortable. We will come to you and film in your house at no extra cost*. Depending on the lighting, we may ask to change rooms.

    *Please note that additional charges may be incurred where extended travel is required.

    • We initially meet with you to confirm your package and provide you with a quote for your project. In this time, we can also answer any questions you may have, and confirm a suitable time to film. This can be done either in person or over Zoom. Here, we will also go over the questions we will during the interview, and confirm any additional extras you may wish to add.

    • After our initial meeting, you will be sent an invoice outlining your package, any extras, and a breakdown of each payment. You will be required to pay a deposit to confirm your booking and time.

    • Next is the big day! This is when we film your loved one, take copies of the photos you have selected, take photographs of memorabilia, and gather any other media such as videotapes for inclusion in the program. You should allow between 3 – 8 hours for this visit depending on the length of the video biography that you have chosen. After this visit, we also collect the filming portion payment.

    • Finally, we will sit down with you and view the final draft with you in person or over Zoom. Assuming that you love it, will collect the final payment.

    • During the editing process, we will usually be in contact with you a few times as questions arise. This is usually done over the phone but may also be done via a Zoom appointment.

  • Once you have made a booking with us and paid your deposit, you will be sent a list of questions for you to prepare with your loved one. For our Greek Australians, you will also receive a copy of these questions in Greek.

  • We usually have no more than one person at each session. They will typically be filming and interviewing your loved one.

  • Video Biographies take between 4 - 8 weeks to complete upon the completion of filming. This is to ensure that your precious video is perfected for you and your family.

  • To avoid any issues with the final product, we will invite you to view a final edit. The final edit is an almost complete, lower-quality version of the final product and is designed to ensure that you are happy with the final product. This will be an opportunity for you to be a part of the process before we finalise your video. However, if you are still unhappy with the final product for whatever reason, we will work with you to try to remedy the fix. If we are unable to fix the issue, we will issue a full refund less the deposit.

  • When is payment expected?

    A non-refundable deposit of 15% is required when you place your order with us. On the day of filming, we will require another 35%. After you are happy with the final draft, we will require the remaining 50% payment to receive your completed project media.

    What forms of payment do you accept?

    We accept:

    • Cash

    • Direct/Bank Transfer

  • Yes, you are most welcome to provide your own music for an additional cost. We accept CDs, Modern 12” Vinyls, and cassettes. We return all borrowed media at the conclusion of the project.

    Please note: JT Studios adheres to all Australian copyright laws. We obtain a Domestic Use Video License (for CD, video and DVD) from AMCOS/ARIA for all music used in your biography. The fee for this license is included in the final quote price for your video biography. Under the license granted, you can only show the video in a private domestic viewing environment. You will be asked to acknowledge this requirement when you sign your contract for your video biography.

  • Yes, absolutely! We encourage you to find a selection of photos and videos for us to include as part of your video biography. Each package includes a set number of photos and videos, but we would be more than happy to include more for an additional cost. We return all borrowed media at the conclusion of the project.

  • Yes, we can offer a discount of $500 to customers who are willing to share their stories with the world on our YouTube channel.

    Please note: All parties filmed must sign a consent form. No copyrighted music may be used in adherence to Australian Copywrite Law.