life memories

VIDEO BIOGRAPHIES

Tomorrow Would Like To Say

“Thank You”

The extraordinary stories of ordinary people living ordinary lives.

WHAT IS A VIDEO BIOGRAPHY?

Today, more than ever before, people are taking a special interest in their family history.

In the tradition of fireside storytelling, a video biography will entertain and bring joy to your loved ones... forever.

We will produce a beautifully filmed professional documentary featuring interviews, photos, other memorabilia and your favourite music.

The legacy of your life... the passions, the trials, the triumphs.

It is a life story, told through anecdotes and memories reminisced by those who were there.

It’s a tribute, woven together in a way that’s often poignant and touching... as well as enlightening and sometimes even funny.

It’s a beautifully produced digital “time capsule” of your life.

I’m not famous. Would my biography be boring?

We truly believe that everyone has a “story”.

We have all had joys, achievements, struggles and significant moments in our lives.

Our job is to make that story come alive.

What type of person are these biographies for?

Anyone who wishes to leave a legacy for future generations of their family, will find a video biography to be a wonderful way to do so.

What happens if I am not happy with the video biography you produce?

We are so confident that you will love your video biography that we provide a 100% satisfaction written guarantee.

If you are not completely satisfied with our work we will refund in full all monies you have paid.

What will I talk about in my video biography?

In our initial 'get to know you' session with our clients, we go through the important times of your life and determine what areas you feel you would like to talk about and pass down to your future generations. These could be fun times and sad times, they could be defining moments in your life, or even the wisdom gathered along the way from a life well lived. The next step is then over to us

From our comprehensive database of specially constructed questions, we will make a short list of those that will get you quickly thinking and talking about those special times. In fact we often find that we don't need to use all the questions as your memories come flooding back in our relaxed interview setting.

Click on the images below to see but a few of our questions covering some of the many diverse times of our lives.

TESTIMONIALS

“A ‘Life Memories’ package would make the perfect gift for any loved one interested in recounting and preserving their priceless memories for themselves and extended family.

My parents were thrilled with the quality of the finished product and found the whole process enjoyable, comfortable and interesting.

This wonderful gift of themselves is one we, the children and grandchildren will treasure always.
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— Christine and Ken Pittman, Rivervale, WA

“The gift of the memory of my mum is amazing and my family are so lucky to have your creativeness given to them.
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— Theresa Antonello, Hoppers Crossing, Vic.

ABOUT US

Located in Melbourne, Australia, Life Memories Video Biographies is a specially established documentary unit of A Vision Fantastic Productions. A Vision Fantastic Productions has been producing digital media for broadcast, corporate and private clients since 2002.

Key to our success at what we do are the relationships we build with our clients. It begins at planning and pre-production stage, and continues right through script writing, filming and post production, to final delivery.

With the rapidly growing worldwide interest in personal biographical documentaries, we have developed an affordable range of Life Memories Video Biographies packages for Australian families that will be handed down to future generations and treasured forever.

WHY CHOOSE US?

WE PRODUCE BROADCAST-QUALITY BIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARIES

OUR FRIENDLY, PEOPLE-ORIENTED TEAM WILL IMMEDIATELY PUT YOU AT EASE
WE HAVE COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE CLIENT'S ERA
OUR PRODUCTION WORKFLOW IS OPTIMIZED TO KEEP COSTS TO A MINIMUM
CHOICE OF DELIVERY MEDIA - DVD, Blu-ray, or iPad App
FLEXIBLE PACKAGES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS AND BUDGET
WE PROVIDE A COMPLETE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

OUR TEAM

JOHN MCPHERSON
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR

John is the owner of parent business A Vision Fantastic, established in 2002.

John has worked on productions for broadcast TV, corporate and private clients. Through professional training , and many years experience in the industry, John is a highly talented videographer, editor and producer.

John is the creative mind behind our productions from pre-planning right through to post production. His goal is always to tell your story in the most compelling way possible while never losing touch with the human side of the person telling that story.

KATHRYN MCPHERSON
WRITER/RESEARCHER/INTERVIEWER

Kathryn is an amateur history buff and loves nothing better than researching the times and places of our storyteller's lives. Whether it be music or news events of the times, if required, Kathryn will find it for inclusion in your biography.

Kathryn has a professional planning background, so is a perfect fit for the many aspects of pre-production work such as interview planning, scripting, and cataloguing of personal photos and other memorabilia for inclusion in the compleed video biography.

Kathryn loves meeting new people and has the natural talent for quickly putting everyone at ease.

LOUISE ROSE
PRESENTER/INTERVIEWER/NARRATOR

Louise is a professionally trained actor and television presenter. She has performed acting roles in various film and television productions.

Her keen interest in history combined with her vibrant and approachable screen presence makes Louise the perfect blend to present and narrate family history stories.

Her passion for interviewing and meeting new people always creates a comfortable and sincere environment where people are encouraged to express themselves freely. Louise's engaging personality and unique interviewing skills always creates an enjoyable and relaxed experience for all.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

VIDEO BIOGRAPHY PACKAGES

All our video biographies are custom produced to meet your specific requirements and our prices will vary accordingly. It is our attention to detail, our creativity in bringing your story to life, and the range of formats we can deliver that ensure our products are unsurpassed in the personal video biography industry.

You can choose from one of our packages listed below, or feel free to add or remove some features to suit your own wishes. If you have any special ideas of your own we would be only too pleased to discuss what we can do.

Our "Couples" packages represent incredible value for money, providing a saving of 40% per person compared to that of "Individual" packages, while also providing a significantly longer total biography duration and increased photo allowance.

CONTACT US TO DISCUSS YOUR VIDEO BIOGRAPHY

INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY PACKAGES

$1,790

60 minute Video Biography
Interview questions from reduced question set
Up to 20 photos included in video
Media chapter points
Choice of music
3 media copies (DVD*or Bluray)
Disc artwork
Case artwork
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$3,690

90 minute Video Biography
Interview questions from extensive subject list
Up to 50 photos included in video
Archival photos & films included in video
Custom animated opening graphics
Media menu
Media chapter points
Choice of music
3 media copies (DVD* or Bluray)
Disc artwork
Case artwork
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$7,490

120 minute Video Biography
Interview questions from extensive subject list
Unlimited number of photos included in video
Archival photos & films included in video
Custom animated opening graphics
Media menu
Media chapter points
Fully scripted narration
Choice of music
3 media copies (DVD* or Bluray)
Disc artwork
Case artwork
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* All Life Memories Video Biographies are filmed in Full HD, however, delivery on DVD will only allow for standard definition playback.

Please note that additional charges may be incurred for travel outside Greater Melbourne area.

COUPLES PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY PACKAGES

$2,200

100 minute Video Biography
Interview questions from reduced question set
Up to 40 photos included in video
Media chapter points
Choice of music
3 media copies (DVD*or Bluray)
Disc artwork
Case artwork
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$4,420

150 minute Video Biography
Interview questions from extensive subject list
Up to 100 photos included in video
Archival photos & films included in video
Custom animated opening graphics
Media menu
Media chapter points
Choice of music
3 media copies (DVD* or Bluray)
Disc artwork
Case artwork
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$8,980

200 minute Video Biography
Interview questions from extensive subject list
Unlimited number of photos included in video
Archival photos & films included in video
Custom animated opening graphics
Media menu
Media chapter points
Fully scripted narration
Choice of music
3 media copies (DVD* or Bluray)
Disc artwork
Case artwork
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To qualify for a "Couples" package a common location must be used for filming and filming for both people must take place over the same time period.
Generally for a "Couples" package, people will talk individually about their childhood, single days and careers, whereas together they will talk about how they met, their wedding, married life, children, family activities, etc.