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Here we
have tried to answer as many questions as we can - If you do have a
question which isn't answered here please do not hesitate to
contact us.
What
do I need?
Just your photos - between 20 and 30. Some space to spread pictures
out also helps.
What do I do now?
Try to have a clear idea of your Slideshow's purpose;
- Do you want it to be a tribute with pictures from a person’s
entire life, or to focus on a particular aspect, such as family or
holidays?
- Would you like it to be light-hearted, sentimental or both? By
having a general idea of where you are going before you begin, the
rest of the planning will be much easier.
- Try to find pictures that are high quality and evoke
emotion. If you are creating a picture of a person’s life, remember
you can only include a very limited number of pictures from each
time period. Try not to include very similar pictures.
- Grouping pictures chronologically works well.
- Thematic groups work equally well – Dad as a family man, Dad and
his hobbies.
 What else can I use?
Take a photo of something - anything that reflects your loved one’s
life – animals, a cricket ball, a flower, a painting, a fireman’s
helmet, a toy car collection, a favourite chair - The list is
endless. If you do have items of great sentimental value which
you wish to include, we may be able to arrange for actual
photographs to be taken.
How many pictures do I need?
We would recommend that you aim for five or six pictures a minute -
this creates a five minute Slideshow with time for reflection as
pictures are viewed.
I’m not sure that I can cope with going through pictures at this
time.
Many of our previous clients say that, but then find that the
process actually gives them something positive to focus on and a
purposeful way to cope with grief by remembering good times from
their loved one’s life.
What media can I use?
- Photographs – up to A4 – we can arrange for larger pictures and
items to be photographed.
- Digital files – all common formats – jpg, tif, bmp, raw etc.
- Scans – we will scan your pictures, but if you wish to do this
please scan pictures at the highest resolution your scanner (and
computer) will support - at least 300 DPI. We will be zooming in to
the key subjects and need the best resolution we can get.
- Video – no more than 30 second clips from tape or in a digital
format.
How do I mark the pictures?
Please don’t mark your pictures. Use Post It notes with a number or
put each picture in an envelope with information written on the
front. Make sure that you have labelled each picture with a clear
number. If there are no labels, we will choose a suitable order.
I’d like to use some text?
Please use a Post It to add any text you would like. Write it in
speech marks: “Dad loved his animals”. Use a note to write the words
for the title slide and another for the final slide.
 I’d love to use a picture, but it’s damaged.
We can restore and remove minor scratches, stains, tears, discolouration – some pictures may be beyond restoration
but we will try.
What about music?
Music tracks are a key part of a Slideshow and help to provoke
reflection - You'll need one piece of music, about 5 minutes long.
Shorter or longer tracks can normally be edited to the correct
length.
During a service the music is normally played during the Tribute.
This can either be direct from the DVD (using a PA system) or by
asking the venue to play a particular piece of music at a particular
time. We can arrange this.
Copyright is a legal requirement. You must own the original copies
of the music you wish us to use. You can supply this with your other
media. We regret that we cannot use copies.
Alternately we can add carefully chosen royalty free instrumental
music, which helps to avoid the copyright issues. This option also
has the added advantage of the music becoming special and only for
your show.
How will the slideshow be shown?
We can hire you a complete projection solution including set up and
operation during the service. When hired as part of a tribute
package, the cost is reduced.
This hire service can also be used separately for your own
presentation to show videos, photographs and slides - It doesn’t
have to be used only for our slideshows. Just contact us for
details.
During the service, what happens while the slideshow is not playing?
A static key picture is displayed throughout the service. The
slideshow is then started at your chosen point.
 I
have a picture but I would like to change or remove part of it?
We can carefully remove, replace or even change parts of the
photo to make a "perfect picture" - remove a object, highlight a
part of it or even add person. See the example to the right: 2
photos had been taken but in each shot one of the couple was looking
away from the camera - a combination of the 2 made this "perfect
picture".
How long will it last?
Show timings vary and is really up to you. Past experience shows
that for a Funeral Service a slideshow of 4-5 minutes works well,
showing 5 or 6 pictures a minute. This allows a comfortable time for
reflection as the slideshow is viewed.
What
about at a reception?
The slideshow can be looped during receptions to ensure that
everyone has a chance to view and reflect on the pictures.
 I
get a DVD to keep?
Yes - a beautifully printed DVD presented in a metal DVD case
with a clear front. An example is shown to the left.
I
don't have a DVD player?
Some people still don't - but we can either supply the Slideshow
on VHS Videotape or loan/supply a recommended DVD player.
How much does it cost?
Every slideshow we create is priced differently due to the different
factors that each one involves; Shown at reception or service,
length, additional copies of the slideshow. Just contact us for a
quote.
I still really need some help!
Just contact us and we will either talk you through any difficulties
or even visit you and help organise your show. |
