Rhonda Lauritzen

Este taller guiará a los investigadores a través de una serie de pasos y paradas para descubrir la historia de edificios y lugares. Siga algunos casos prácticos y aprenda a encontrar excelentes registros en MyHeritage, los pasos a seguir y la interacción ideal entre fuentes primarias y secundarias. Además, aprenda consejos profesionales para escribir una narrativa convincente. Esta presentación inspirará a los asistentes con el poder que tienen los lugares de nuestros antepasados para acercarnos y fortalecer el sentido de comunidad.  Los subtítulos y la voz de este vídeo se han doblado al español utilizando IA.

Turn genealogical facts into captivating videos. This session will empower family historians who have only modest tech skills to create short, shareable videos that resonate with all ages. Using Animoto, Canva, iMovie, or Camtasia, learn to blend photos, music, and narration. The result will be magic! Discover how to digitize artifacts, and source public-domain images from places like the New York Public Library’s scanned books. Use AI transcription tools for. Attendees will leave excited to produce a 2–3-minute video story. No video editing skills are needed. This session will draw upon real examples created with the simplest of tools.

Big writing projects call for an organizational structure and efficient workflows to keep the work on track. This class will share what Rhonda wishes someone had taught her when she first started writing books and presenting historical research. These are the best practices learned along the way. We will begin with the files and infrastructure Rhonda now sets up at the start of every project and the tools she uses every day. New AI technologies and automations now make quick work of parts that used to be tedious without sacrificing your unique voice and perspective. Learn state-of-the-art tools that will save time without breaking the budget or requiring a ridiculous learning curve. Note: This class does not focus on photo management or genealogy research but emphasizes writing historical fiction, memoirs, and other big projects.

Whether you have finished your writing project or you are just beginning, learn how to beautifully present your work. Although electronic copies are easy to share, the printed word can last for centuries. Printed books carry a sense of value that your family deserves. This class will provide an overview of up-to-date software options to lay out your book including InDesign, Microsoft Word, Blurb Bookwright, Apple Pages, photobook makers, and Canva. Learn straightforward best practice guidelines for a clean layout that does not scream self-published. The world of printing and publishing has made rapid advances in recent years, so learn the latest printing options. Whether you seek gorgeous heritage printing on archival paper or an affordable paperback for sharing, there are services for every budget. This class will provide an apples-to-apples cost comparison Avoid common pitfalls and understand when to call in a professional.

Les sous-titres et la voix de cette vidéo ont été doublés en français à l'aide de l'IA. Que vous ayez terminé votre projet d'écriture ou que vous soyez juste en train de commencer, apprenez à présenter votre travail de manière magnifique. Bien que les copies électroniques soient faciles à partager, le mot imprimé peut durer des siècles. Les livres imprimés portent un sentiment de valeur que votre famille mérite. Ce cours donnera un aperçu des options logicielles à jour pour mettre en page votre livre, y compris InDesign, Microsoft Word, Blurb Bookwright, Apple Pages, les éditeurs de livres photo et Canva. Apprenez des lignes directrices simples pour une mise en page propre qui ne crie pas auto-édité. Le monde de l'impression et de l'édition a fait de rapides progrès ces dernières années, alors apprenez les dernières options d'impression. Que vous recherchiez une impression patrimoniale magnifique sur papier d'archives ou un livre de poche abordable à partager, il existe des services pour chaque budget. Ce cours fournira une comparaison de coûts équitable. Évitez les pièges communs et comprenez quand faire appel à un professionnel.

This workshop will guide researchers through a series of steps and stops to find the history of buildings and places. Follow some case studies and learn how to find excellent records in MyHeritage, the steps to follow followed, and the ideal interplay between primary and secondary sources. Also, learn pro-tips for writing a compelling narrative. This presentation will inspire attendees with the power that the places of our ancestors have to draw us near and to strengthen a sense of community.