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Neighbors NEWSPAPER
OCTOBER 2006
Preserve the Memories By Michael Scalise/Black Tie Productions
If you are like me you have countless photos lying around the house…in photo enhance the presentation along with any titles.
albums…boxes…envelopes…and those lucky few that made it to picture frames. From this point on your local professional videographer will take over. Printed
Then there are the million or so that have been uploaded to the computer…now photos will be scanned, digital images will be uploaded, everything will be timed
that we are in the “digital age”. These may never see the light of day….or night for and sequenced to your selected music…and then you will have a completed Photo
that matter! Montage Video to share with family and friends.
So many pictures…what to do??? Now that you have completed the Photo Montage Video it is time to archive
There are a couple of things I would suggest…one is very practical and impor- and backup all photos in your collection. This is the important part. You can either
tant…the other is very creative and fun to do. With the holidays quickly approach- do this yourself or hire an outside service. Photos can be archived on hard drives
ing it is time to get started on a Photo Montage Video. and DVDs. This will give you plenty of room for thousands of images on a single
Organizing the family photos into a Photo Montage Video is a creative and fun drive or disc. Be sure to make multiple copies and backups and store them in dif-
idea…not to mention a great holiday gift for anyone on your list. While this can ferent locations…such as a safe deposit box. It is very important to use high quality
be overwhelming it is rewarding. The fi rst step is to go through all of your photos DVD media and a reputable brand of hard drive. Think of this as your personal
and select the best of the best. Keep emotional attachments aside…otherwise the family history insurance policy.
Photo Montage will be a twelve part mini-series on PBS! As a guide 100 photos Family photos are a historical documentation of your family. Be creative and
will yield approximately 10 to 12 minutes of screen time. You can go longer but practical with them. Photo Montage Videos are great for anniversaries, weddings,
keep in mind the average attention span of your audience. and birthdays…or just to celebrate someone’s life. Archiving these photos ensures
Number the photos in the order you want them to appear on screen. Be sure they will be around for generations to come.
to use a post it note on the back of each photo and a pencil. No ink pens or mark-
And remember…do this today! The holidays are closer than you think!
ers…these can transfer to other photos and ruin them for good. Select music to
I’m engaged! Now what? Take a Wedding Video Tour By Layne’ Powell
Imagine a Romantic Wine Country wedding, set against the back-drop of and 45 Wedding Professionals such as Photographers, DJ’s, Florist, bakeries and
panoramic mountain views, rolling lush vineyards and grapes dangling plentifully more. Plus you can make Temecula a getaway destination with information and
off the vines! Then imagine waking up the day after your wedding and taking a savings on activities such as hot air balloon rides, Jeep tours through the vineyards,
stunning ride in a hot air balloon over-looking the vineyards of nearly 30 winer- cable car tours in a real 1914 San Francisco Cable Car and wine tours that will
ies, clear blue skies and realizing that you are standing next to the one you love. shuttle guests from winery to winery receiving extra insight and access only avail-
And best of all…this is practically in your back yard from anywhere in Southern able through these tours!
California. Before going further and sharing what this DVD includes, let’s talk savings!
Temecula Wedding Video Tours has done all the leg work by creating a full Facilities and vendors have put together savings and free products worth over
length DVD that will make the search for the perfect wedding location and wedding $5000. This includes 6 wineries offering tours and complimentary wine tastings
professionals as easy as sitting on the couch and pressing a button! The concept for two, free bakery items, free entrees, free appetizer with wine and much more.
was created with the desire to showcase the beauty, elegance and affordability of We also have incredible savings at one of the top rated inns located right in the
Temecula Wine Country for potential brides and grooms in Southern California. heart of Wine Country! Can you say weekend getaway?
With the rising cost of gas and busy schedules, we realized the tremendous as- This DVD features 10 of the most beautiful and affordable wedding venues in
set Temecula Wedding Video Tours (www.temeculaweddingvideotours.com) would the Temecula Valley. Aerial footage affords an overview of the facilities while the
provide for a bride and groom. interviews from facility owners and representatives show their vision and passion
This DVD is the complete guide to planning your wedding and creating an for a dream wedding. Temecula’s wedding facilities offer so many options to best
exciting destination for the Bride and guests. View 10 amazing wedding locations suit your wedding day vision. Of course an outside ceremony is one of the most
popular choices because of the breathtaking views and surrounding landscape.
But a Wine Country Wedding also offers other possibilities. Most facilities have
elegant barrel rooms which can provide an intimate setting, creating a stunning
backdrop for the special day. There are gazebos and arches stationed in front of
lush vineyards where grapes hang bountiful and act as the focal point through
which the ceremony is viewed.
And let’s not forget about the fabulous savings! Take a moment to go to www.
temeculaweddingvideotours.com and view a live promo to see for yourself. Sit
back, relax and start planning!
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