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Personal 'Life History
Videos' Increasing in Popularity
Sarasota, FL -
Professionally-produced, video biographies profiling family members, business
executives, and community leaders are increasing in popularity, according to a
new edition of The Wall Street Journal, which mentions the work of WEVA
International member Infinity Productions (Sunnyvale, CA).
In the article headlined, "The Story of My Life, Starring...Me! Boomers Hire
Pros to Make Hollywood-Style Biopics," WSJ reporter Andrea Peterson writes, "As
parents hit old age, baby boomers are scrambling against time to make a
permanent record of family lore. But instead of picking up a video camera and
firing off a list of questions, some boomers are hiring production companies to
turn these tales into glossy documentaries."
The article confirms that professional videographers who specialize in weddings
are now adding "Life History" videos to their list of services, and that such
videos can range in price from a few hundred dollars to as high as $20,000
depending on the style and extent of the production values.
"We're pleased to see The Wall Street Journal covering an important trend in our
industry that has been emerging over the past few years," said WEVA
International Chairman Roy Chapman. "WEVA members have been producing Life
History and Tribute Videos in steadily increasing numbers. Last August at the
13th Annual WEVA EXPO, as at previous conventions, WEVA has featured educational
seminars by our members who are at the top of this new trend, which is growing
stronger, especially due to the popularity of DVD. Virtually everyone can now
have their own "Back Story" professionally recorded on DVD with individual
chapters featuring interviews interwoven with photo montages, home movie clips,
and of course, the ‘out-takes.'"
According to the WSJ report, "People commission biographies for a variety of
reasons, including birthday parties and anniversaries, or as tributes to the
dying or recently deceased...Boomers were so busy rebelling in their youth that
they didn't pay much attention to these family stories--which now makes them
more inclined to go all out to document them."
Chapman added, "WEVA International will continue providing our members with the
latest information on the increasing demand for Life History videos, including
topical seminars spotlighting the best new production techniques and styles. New
digital video equipment, including DVD, makes it more efficient for professional
videographers today to preserve important memories for tomorrow, and for all the
generations ahead."
WEVA International is the leading trade association for professional wedding and
event videographers. The association is dedicated to advancing the professional
interests of wedding and event videographers worldwide through continuing
education, technical support, group benefits, advocacy committees and
professional development training.