Return The Love - Make A Gift to Pay Back Your Parents
How to Make a "This Is Your Life" Video
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Please sign the guestbook if you found this site particularly useful. I love hearing those stories. Note that I had to change the settings to only let people who sign up as members post on the guestbook because spammers were starting to post notes on here. Sorry for the hassle from that extra step.
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Victor
05:32 PM on September 07, 2010
Jimini - thanks for the note. Hearing stories like that means a lot to me. All the best. - Victor
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Jimini
12:13 PM on August 20, 2010
Hi victor
you are an angel sent from heaven.. i have spent hours online searching on how to start a video on the life story for my dads 75th bday in Manila , Philippines . My dad is very terminally ill .. and we want his birthday to be memorable for him.
I had few ideas but i cant get my brains to work and dont know where to start . Tonight I came across your website and my search is over .All the things i need is in this website. I couldnt ask for more ..
I thank you very much for this website. .you are heaven sent to me .
My only problem is that my parents grew up poor so they hardly have photos let alone can afford videos .. I am trying to get resources from my relatives and see if they can help me .
but thank you so much for your website.
you are an angel sent from heaven.. i have spent hours online searching on how to start a video on the life story for my dads 75th bday in Manila , Philippines . My dad is very terminally ill .. and we want his birthday to be memorable for him.
I had few ideas but i cant get my brains to work and dont know where to start . Tonight I came across your website and my search is over .All the things i need is in this website. I couldnt ask for more ..
I thank you very much for this website. .you are heaven sent to me .
My only problem is that my parents grew up poor so they hardly have photos let alone can afford videos .. I am trying to get resources from my relatives and see if they can help me .
but thank you so much for your website.
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Beverley Clarke
10:39 PM on June 01, 2009
Just come across your site - I have done similar myself only in PowerPoint. It is a great way of sharing Family Histories.
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birthday gal
05:18 PM on May 09, 2009
I recieved this as a gift at my 70th with a lot of friends
and family,some I hadn't seen in YEARS! Many were on the video and it was such fun seeing their reaction as it was a surprise to them also. The comment was how special it was and how they appreciated it .So if you computer savy(I'm not) you will be so glad you took the time and the thoughtfulness to do this It is so special.
and family,some I hadn't seen in YEARS! Many were on the video and it was such fun seeing their reaction as it was a surprise to them also. The comment was how special it was and how they appreciated it .So if you computer savy(I'm not) you will be so glad you took the time and the thoughtfulness to do this It is so special.
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Son-in-law
06:20 PM on May 06, 2009
Way to go Victor, the DVD was terrific. I wish my mother was still alive so I could give her this wonderful gift. I watched it like any tough, macho, in control male - with tears of joy.
Minnesota USA
Minnesota USA
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Stacy
10:39 AM on May 06, 2009
The video was the highlight of mom's birthday celebration. Family and friends laughed, cried, and reminisced while watching. The video is a very special gift, which will be enjoyed over and over.
Minnesota
Minnesota
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Victor
01:38 PM on May 28, 2008
Thanks for all the nice comments. This site is now getting several visitors every day -- mostly through word of mouth and searches. If you think others would enjoy seeing this site, please send them a link. -- Victor
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Tamra
02:11 PM on April 20, 2008
I love the way that you explained the process of making your film for your Mom. I'm working on something similar for a friend. I just got to figure out how to get the music to play in the background. But it is fun learning it. You have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing. Tamra from Missouri
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Woodie
03:22 PM on February 15, 2008
I make slide show dvds with Photoshop Elements software...I loved seeing such detailed instructions on this site which fully explains what I have done...Thank you for sharing your expertise with others...I especially liked the links pages, I got lots of tips from them as well..Keep up the good work and thank you again!
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Laz Balik
02:52 PM on January 04, 2008
May I say, very nice site. Interesting thing you decided to share your slideshow making with the cyber space world. My name is Laz Balik, you may of heard of me. I am Executive Writer and Director of Tilt Productions and their branches of entertainment. I just wanted to say nice going, and keep shooting at it!!!
Laz Balik
Laz Balik
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Josephine
08:53 PM on December 29, 2007
Your video was very inspiring and promted me to make a similar type of movie for my loved ones!
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Monica Kyoyumi
01:41 AM on December 27, 2007
Wow, what a cool,lovely ,marvelous and interesting website!
Really excellent and well done! Good job! wishes you
all the best! From: Monica of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia.
Really excellent and well done! Good job! wishes you
all the best! From: Monica of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia.
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Greta
10:15 AM on December 24, 2007
Thank you for your time and trouble. This is a awsome site.
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Lanie
11:57 AM on December 20, 2007
Hi, I was just looking around and trying to figure out freewebs and came across your site. I was trying to figure out how to add as a friend but couldn't and decided to sign your guestbook. Very interesting info and must check it out later. I got hooked on movie maker and made some picture slideshows of my family and golden retrievers and they are on my site. Not very good but it was fun and my mom loved her remember when video of us kids growing up through the years.
Have a great day
Lanie & Gang
Have a great day
Lanie & Gang
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A. Middleson
04:17 PM on December 19, 2007
Gene and Angee - thanks for the good ideas on how to make this site better. I just added a bunch of links to example videos and suggested songs to use. Check them out. Add a comment if you have other song or example suggestions. - A. Middleson (site author)
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Gene
05:06 AM on December 19, 2007
Thanks for the tips! I'm kind of hoping to watch the video here. I'm sure your mother is so proud of you. God bless! From GG of Manila, Philippines
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Ted
10:37 AM on December 17, 2007
Very good has given me tips on how to build a web site,thankyou
Ted from the south of france
Ted from the south of france
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Benjamin Alexander
03:31 PM on December 16, 2007
Hey, I just passed by this site and it actually is a great idea... I have a laptop from 2005, and I really think it would be a good idea to make a video for my mom, or my dad... I sure will save this site in my browser's favourite list, and come back to it when it's a couple of months left for my mom or dad's birthday!
Thank yo
Thank yo
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Angee
07:58 PM on December 13, 2007
Cool site, maybe try to put some more stuff on here. Like some music maybe?
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Stacey
11:26 AM on December 13, 2007
This is a great idea and very well presented! http://maketheconnection.co.nr
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Seetha
01:40 AM on December 12, 2007
I appreciate this idea very much. I'm from India. I thought only people from India and neighbouring countries have attachment with family. Through this site I come to know about others also.
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A. Middleson
11:01 PM on December 06, 2007
Patty (signed below) is my Mom. We totally surprised her with the movie. We had both her siblings there for the unveiling. It was something special.
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patty
10:14 PM on December 06, 2007
As a child, I dreamed of being in just one movie. That dream did come true when I turned 65. It was indeed a long wait, but watching my life unfold on a TV screen with my family beside me, was truly a highlight of my life thus far. Thanks for the memories.
nice page
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Chrissy Tarkett
11:09 AM on December 01, 2007
Victor, I cannot thank you enouch for the help with creating the DVD for my Mother's 80th birthday! It was fantastic! The DVD was filled with pictures and music from her 80 years - it was quite a celebration of her love, life and laughter!!! She loved it and so did my brothers and sisters!!! Your instructions on your site were exactly what I needed to get me started - and you help and interest along the way thru the process was invaluable!!!!
My Mom and family was/is in awe of what i've created...and quite honestly, i'm in awe too! It took some time to get the finished product just the way I wanted it, but it was so worth it in the end. The final DVD was put together so well and thoughtfully. It was a true labor of love...one i'll be proud of for years to come....
Again, I want to thank you for your concern and positive emails and reinforcement along the way!
You kept this little engine plugging away, even when I felt frustrated! I really appreciate your support!
I really hope others find this site and use it for all it's great ideas and knowlegde!
Regards!!!
Chrissy
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P.R.
07:56 PM on November 29, 2007
I would like to say I did this for mothers day and she loved and she still has it today. I hope people follow in your foot steps making a site to make mothers and Fathers day a better and "cheaper" to give a present
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Viewer
07:54 PM on November 29, 2007
Hi, I really like your idea of this site has any one else been on here. I mean it is so good it is in the "Example" section. You made a great site for a great cause. I am a site specialest so please, let me tell you did a wonderful job!
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