Can't I create my own "Living Scrapbook ®" ?

Yes, anyone with the correct equipment and experience can.  In order to accomplish the same professional results the typical home computer would need an additional  $4,200 in audio/video hardware and software upgrades.  In addition the user would have to have 5+ years in multimedia integration.  Just like pouring cement, anyone can do it however for it to look professional, you need to use a service with the right equipment and experience.

What about your competitors?

Living Scrapbooks ^®  provides a unique service that is akin to professional film editing and documentary services.  Our presentations are carefully storyboarded, with each digital motion (pan and/or zoom) selected based on the natural flow of each picture.  Our competitors offer a slide show with a musical background.

Can I scan my own photos?

Yes, however you will not achieve the professional results we can achieve with our high precision scanners.  We use patented LIDE^®  (LED Indirect Exposure) technology with 48-bit color and 1200 dpi optical resolution.  

Why can't I download my photos like some of your competitors?

We have the bandwidth and storage space to do so however each of our scanned photos take approximately 28MB of space.  For a full Living Scrapbooks ^®  , that would take close to 1GB of transfer and disk space.  Our presentations are very high quality and professional.

But my pictures are one of a kind and I'm afraid to send them away.

We have been in the business of audio and video restoration and preservation since 1997 dealing with materials sent to us from all parts across the globe.  We have established procedures in place for the careful handling of your photographs.  If you own a scanner and a CD burner, contact us and we will give you the specifications to scan your photos.

What size photos can I use?

Using our high precision scanning process we can scan photos as small as wallet size (1"x1.5") up to 11"x17".

Why don't you have a downloadable demo?

Each of our stock demos are approximately 85MB each, with the demo DVD near .5GB.  Our Living Scrapbooks ^®  adhere to DVD video and audio standards and to compromise the quality for a downloadable demo does not do it justice.  That is why you can request a free demo CD or DVD by clicking here.

What about copywritten music?

It is safe to say almost all music has a copyright.  In order for us to use it, you have to supply the original CD (no CDR's) or we can purchase a copy via Rhapsody for as little at 99 cents per song.  We can also use stock, royalty free music at no extra cost.

Are the DVD-R's you produce compatible with my home DVD player?

We use DVD-R technology from Pioneer, the industry innovator and leader in DVD compatibility.  To check if your DVD player is compatible with DVD-R, please visit www.vcdhelp.com.  If it is not, we can produce your  Living Scrapbooks ^®   on VHS or 8MM hi-fi video tape.

Can I add verbal messages in the video?

Yes, we can add your voice-overs at any part of the video, just as we do music clips. Simply record your messages and lets us know where you would like them in the video along with music overlays.

Our anniversary isn't for 2 months.  When should I send the pictures and audio?

Normally our turn around time for our production is 1 week (unless it is a funeral). However as you begin trying to pick out your photos, music, and other things you might want to add (e.g. video, voice-overs) you should allow yourself as much time as possible.

My Grandmother just passed away.  How quickly can you do a tribute video?

Nobody can plan when their loved ones will pass away.  For funerals, Living Scrapbooks ® will fulfill your order and ship within 24 hours of receipt of your project.  We do not penalize you for things that are beyond your control. 

Your memories and the photos are priceless.  Most of them are one of a kind and irreplaceable.  Because of our years of experience and reputation in multimedia integration working with customers globally, Living Scrapbooks, Inc. is the professional company you can depend on.

Living Scrapbooks ®  was founded upon Alonesoul Productions, a leading provider of professional affordable audio and video tape mastering and transfer services to CD/DVD. Operations began in June 1997 and became a global enterprise in May 1998.

Living Scrapbooks ®  is a multi-media expression of your true feelings towards someone through the selection of photos, video, songs, spoken word audio, mementos (e.g. newspapers, programs, children's artwork) and titles/verses. The subject of each photo is carefully cropped and animated using advanced digital pan and zooms to provide a unique moving experience. Custom digital transitions between photos make the presentation flow smoothly. Living Scrapbooks ®  offers a true cinematic experience while our competitors offer a "musical slideshow".

We are so confident in the professional product we produce we will ship you a stock demo of our work on CD or DVD.   All this at our cost.  We encourage you to contact "DVD musical slideshow" vendors, ask them for a comparable demo, and compare their work to ours.  Click here to order your demo from Living Scrapbooks ® .

Perfect for Graduations, Weddings, Birthdays, Funerals, Tributes, Awards, Retirement, Family History and Genealogical Presentations, Religious Events (Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, First Communion, Confirmation), Anniversaries, Vacations & Honeymoons, School & Family Reunions, Mothers & Fathers Day, Just to Say "I Love You" ... or any other occasion! Living Scrapbooks ®  can also be used for actor/musician/model/artist portfolios, business presentations, virtual home/building tours, travelogues, documentaries, music videos, and many other applications.

Expressive: Through the selection of photos, mementoes, music, voice-overs, and video clips is a powerful way to express your feelings towards another.

Dynamic: Each photo is carefully cropped, keeping the focal point of the presentation in mind. Then the photo is animated using digital pan and zoom based on the natural flow lines of the photo.

Compelling: Your photos animated with your selection of music and voice-overs makes a movie like experience that draws the viewer into it.

Professional Quality: The nature of Living Scrapbooks ® is quality, from the high resolution techniques of image capture to the filmmaking techniques of storyboarding and editing to the professional hardware and software tools utilized to the experienced staff.  This is what makes our product a cinematic experience rather than a musical slideshow or PowerPoint presentation.

Cost and Convenience: There is no need to buy and learn to use expensive equipment or software programs. All you have to do is organize your photos, select your music, and call us. Your Living Scrapbooks ® will be complete in 1-2 weeks. Living Scrapbooks ® for funeral are expedited within 24 hours at no extra cost.

Do you have additional questions?  Feel free to call us at 248-396-4515 or email us at info@livingscrapbooks.com

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