Last year at my mother-in-law's surprise birthday party, we showed a video montage containing a lifetime of photographs. Each of her seven children had selected a dozen photos. The photos were then transferred to a DVD and set to music. With the right equipment and some technological savvy, you can cash in on the ever-growing need to move memories. It was the best present we could have chosen for the birthday girl. In addition, it provided entertainment for the guests, as well.
As technology advances, more and more people are looking for new and improved ways to store and display memories. Transferring photos and VHS home movies to DVD is a relatively easy business to start. Your biggest expense will be your equipment. At the very least, you will need a computer, a digital camera, and a DVD burner. These basics will get you started working from your home. As you learn more about the process, you may wish to add equipment that is more advanced and offer more specialized services, such as adding music, text, graphics, or manipulating the color.
Dee Dee at Kent AudioVisual is a memory mover. She transfers 8 mm film to DVD. With just yellow page advertisement, she's nearly always booked at least a month in advance. Although the specialized equipment she uses makes her task relatively simple, she keeps updated on the latest changes in technology. Moreover, because she is handling memories from as far back as 1920's, she must use utmost care with each customer
May 11, 2009
