Make Easy Video Stories Your Family Will Cherish

You’ve recorded that video or audio interview, now what? This presentations builds on the best practices covered in Colleen’s part one webinar. We will explore ideas and tools for trimming out mistakes or sensitive content, and for adding a title screen and ending credits screen before sharing with others. We will also look at ways to enhance your recordings by weaving in relevant supporting visual imagery like photos, maps, and historical documents. Finally we will review options for generating full text transcriptions of your interviews.

You don't need a fancy camera or expensive software to record amazing videos. In fact, professional photographers are shooting cinema-quality videos with just a smartphone… and you can do it, too! This class will feature the newest and most popular resources for recording professional-quality videos. Learn how to gain control…

Learn how to make screen capture photos and videos using a free app called TechSmith Capture.

Learn what is meant by Royalty-free music and find a good source for your home videos.

Stories are all around us but very few are captured and even fewer are shared. The technologies we have to tell stories today are unique and go way beyond just text. We'll discuss ways to capture audio, video, text, photos and use the internet to make your stories come alive…

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.