The Living Legacy Experience
Create timeless memories yourself with the knowledge below
You'll learn how to...
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Ask the kinds of questions that spark powerful storytelling
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Set up a comfortable and natural interview environment
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Capture high-quality video and audio (even with just your phone)
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Edit footage into a timeless, shareable keepsake
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Build a lasting gift your family will return to for generations
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And more
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Don't Let Your Family History be a Mystery!
Our Living Legacy Experience is designed to take the guesswork out of capturing personal and family stories. From preparing thoughtful interview questions to filming, editing, and preserving memories, we guide you step-by-step to create lasting, heartfelt keepsakes that truly resonate. Whether you’re starting your first legacy video, documenting a loved one’s oral history, or learning to guide others through the process, our approach gives you the tools and confidence to preserve what matters most.
With our guidance, you’ll turn conversations into living treasures—and create something that future generations will thank you for.
Say goodbye to lost stories—and hello to a legacy that lives on.
Course Overview
Act 1
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Introduces the emotional and cultural importance of preserving family stories through video, emphasizing storytelling as a living gift.
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Explores how oral history connects us across generations and contrasts deeply with fleeting digital content.
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Highlights modern challenges like social media’s short attention span, information overload, and the myth of effortless, high-quality content
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Underscores the importance of thoughtful planning and preparation in producing meaningful, heirloom-quality videos.
Act 2
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Introduces the core gear needed for recording family history videos, including cameras, microphones, lighting, and tripods.
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Compares equipment options—from smartphones to DSLRs—helping participants choose what fits their budget and goals.
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Breaks down microphone types and sound quality essentials, and the importance of proper audio capture for interviews.
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Offers lighting strategies using practical home setups, creative DIY methods, or prosumer equipment to elevate video quality.
Act 3
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Build a powerful narrative by combining photos, heirlooms, music, and memories into a cohesive story.
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Use storyboarding tools like sticky notes and grids to shape and organize your video.
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Add emotional depth with portraits, timelines, and context that enrich your family’s story.
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Integrate digitized keepsakes—home movies, baby books, and scrapbooks—for nostalgia and authenticity.
Act 4
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Choose a location that sets the mood, limits distractions, and makes your subject feel at ease.
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Learn framing and composition basics to capture clean, professional shots.
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Understand key lighting techniques, like Three-Point Lighting, and how to adapt to natural or indoor light.
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Use the right mic and placement to ensure clear, high-quality audio for compelling storytelling.
Act 5
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Prepare with a clear story plan, gear setup, and strategy to guide a meaningful interview.
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Ask thoughtful questions that explore family, emotion, and history.
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Guide the session gently, cueing your subject and choosing your on/off-camera role.
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Listen actively to stay flexible and capture powerful, real moments.
Act 6
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Learn basic editing terms and pick the right software for your goals and setup.
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Explore gear and storage tips for editing on a budget.
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Organize your files smartly with clear folders and labels.
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Understand the full editing flow—importing, trimming, sequencing, and adding effects.
Act 7
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Import and organize media with folders, bins, and clear labels for smooth editing.
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Trim and arrange clips using timeline tools to shape your story.
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Layer audio tracks and adjust volume with keyframes for clean sound.
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Add polish with titles and effects like pan-zoom, tint, and shake reduction.
To be involved is to experience, and the experience becomes part of you.
The experience of learning how and then capturing your family stories makes it likely you will remember them.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin