Nolan Hong from POP! Creative Media explains what legacy videos are, how they are made, and how they fit into celebration of life ceremonies. Nolan also discusses the importance of having someone tell their life stories in their own voice, and what a valuable family history resource it becomes for generations.

Intro 0:00

Personal Story 3:05

Tips

Legacy Videos - 5:21

• A legacy video is a video biography of one’s life stories.

• Video technology enables one to share their stories in their own voice.

• Kupuna often have surprising and unexpected stories.

• A legacy video allows one’s life to be shared for many generations.

The Process - 8:25

• Some people want a legacy video created for a specific event.

• Most want one produced while loved one’s still have the capacity.

• Life stories are fleeting and should be captured before it’s too late.

Distilling it Down - 9:48

• Deciding which life stories to include can be very challenging.

• Good editors can pull out the best stories and weave them together.

• Story tellers often become excited telling their best stories.

• Legacy videos sometimes include stories or comments from others.

Unexpected Stories - 13:01

• Sometimes captured stories have never been heard by family before.

• Sharing life stories can give a deeper understanding of loved ones.

• Sharing life stories provides a fuller perspective of one’s legacy.

• Legacy videos can pull a family closer together.

Editing - 14:35

• Three hours of interviews are broken down into video chapters.

• Video chapters are finalized by adding music and still photos.

• Professional editing weaves stories together into a cohesive narrative.

Feedback - 15:42

• Most can’t imagine not having made a legacy video for loved one.

• Capturing a loved one’s stories for generations to come is invaluable.

Start Now - 17:00

• Many view this project as a memorial best for after a loved one passes.

• It’s better to hear directly from the source when capturing one’s stories.

• Starting now allows you to refine the video with follow up questions.

• This project gives kupuna a great excuse to tell their stories.

• Everyone loves stories about their family from prior generations.

Contact Nolan Hong if you would like POP! Creative Media to produce a legacy video for you, or if you have related questions.

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