COMMON QUESTIONS

I design a completely customized photo montage (slideshow) video, set to music, using your choice of photos (and perhaps video clips) that you would like used. The photos can be old or new, and they can be digital or hard copy (printed). You will receive your video on DVD, Blu-ray, or a format suitable for playing on a computer with projector. If you have a Blu-ray player and an HDTV, be sure to order yours on Blu-ray for an even better viewing experience! This is a wonderful way to ‘do something’ with your special photo collections, rather than have them sit in albums, boxes, or in folders on your computer. Family & friends will love to see them at holidays, family gatherings, or as gifts for special occasions! You can certainly design one of these yourself (many people use something like PowerPoint) – but many people simply don’t have the time, the software, or the interest – especially if it’s for an upcoming event that they are planning. This is where I come in! Not only have I done many of them – but I also use professional software designed for completely customized slideshows. I literally have thousands of effects, transitions, backgrounds, animations – along with being able to completely customize and edit the timing, music and captions to truly tell your story. I use things like the Ken Burns Effect (panning & zooming to focus on part of a photo), 3D effects and more - I design each individual slide with consideration to the mood, color, subject and theme of the photo(s) I am working on. I only use top-quality discs, and they are inkjet-printable so I can print titles, dates, and/or photos right to the disk surface… no messy sticky labels or markers, and much nicer than lightscribe!

I have been honored to design several Memorial Tribute Slideshows, and there is no greater trust than the trust that is given to me by families that would like the ultimate keepsake of their loved one. Often, a family will choose to take some time and gather photos, cards, letters, videos, poems or quotes, and any other memories of their loved one to be included. Please call or email for details on Memorial Tribute or Celebration of Life DVDs.

I like to tell a story with your photos. Most of the time, arranging them chronologically makes the most sense (but not always!) I suggest gathering all your photos – if they are hard copy, stacking them in piles according to date and if they are digital, in a folder(s). Do not write on the backs of photos! Use sticky notes if you need to make any notes or captions that you would like used.

Yes – often, customers order extras for family, to put away for children when they get older, and as a backup. Also popular are copies of keepsake slideshows that we make!

I accept cheques, money orders, cash, and also email (Interac) money transfers if you do online banking. I require a 50% deposit towards any packages that are ordered, with the balance due upon completion.

Email us at info@silverframeproductions.ca - or call (204) 648-4840. We'd be happy to answer any questions!