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Photo Slideshows on DVD
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Dear Customers,
As of 1/16/21, we will be closed for the foreseeable future. We are moving our home, business and studio from Minnesota to Massachusetts. This is a major move that will take at least several months. We will not work on any projects during that time, nor will we be returning phone calls, answering emails, texts or responding to Quick Order Forms. Please check back on this website in early May for updates. We are truly sorry that we won’t be able to service customers during the move, but it’s just too complicated.
Thanks for your patience and we look forward to talking to you from Massachusetts!
Dear Customers,
As of 1/16/21, we will be closed for the foreseeable future. We are moving our home, business and studio from Minnesota to Massachusetts. This is a major move that will take at least several months. We will not work on any projects during that time, nor will we be returning phone calls, answering emails, texts or responding to Quick Order Forms. Please check back on this website in early May for updates. We are truly sorry that we won’t be able to service customers during the move, but it’s just too complicated.
Thanks for your patience and we look forward to talking to you from Massachusetts!
DVD Slideshow Package Pricing & Available Options
Several factors determine the overall cost of a DVD slideshow, but there are three main things: (1) the number of photos you have, (2) which effects package you want, and (3) the completion date of the project.
- Number of Photos: There is no limit to the number of photos you can have. The cost is based on the total number of photos/images you send us.
- Effects Package: There are three different DVD slideshow packages to meet your needs: Silver, Gold and Platinum. Make your custom slideshow on DVD as simple or sophisticated as you want. The main difference between the packages is the effects. Short sample videos of each package are available.
- Completion Date: Typical lead-time minimums for most projects is 10 business days from the time your materials are received. Expedited charges will apply if there are less than 10 business days from the time materials are received to the time the DVDs have to ship. The charge for expedited turn-around depends on the package selected, the complexity of the project and the actual turn-around time required.
We know you have a choice of companies for your DVD slideshow project. There are big differences between what we do versus what they do. Our Platinum package is the best. What we offer in the Platinum package far exceeds what our competition offers. At best, most of the competition produces a DVD similar to our basic Gold package. See the difference for yourself. Check out an actual comparison of a video that was done by a competitor side-by-side with ours. We're absolutely 100% confident we will produce THE best DVD slideshow for you and that you will be thrilled.
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Photos
Silver
Gold
Platinum
20-49
50-74
75-99
100-149
150-199
200-249
250-300
$100
$145
$180
$215
$240
$265
$290
$130
$180
$215
$265
$305
$340
$375
$170
$220
$275
$315
$360
$410
$460
For Extra Large Slideshows (with more than 300 images)
Because DVD slideshows with over 300 photos are so much more work, additional costs are required for larger projects. And depending on the project, there may be additional charges for complicated scanning/organization of photos and custom features.
For DVD slideshows with over 300 photos, there is a charge for each additional image over 300 based on the package selected. For example, a Gold package DVD with 500 photos would be the base cost plus the additional photos. $375 + (400-300=100 x $2.50) = $375+$250= $625 total
Silver @ $2
per photo over 300 photos
Gold @ $2.50
per photo over 300 photos
Platinum @ $3.25
per photo over 300 photos
Additional Options
Preview Service
One preview upload is included with all packages. Previewing enables you to see your completed (or nearly completed) video before the final DVD is produced. We up-load the video to a special page on this website that only you can access. We email you instructions how to view it. There is no limit to how many times you can view the preview. It will remain up until we remove it from the website (usually once the DVDs are shipped). See a sample of a preview page.1st preview - Included
Additional previews @ $10 ea.
Additional previews @ $10 ea.
Captions
Captions are short phrases (usually 1-5 words) that are added to a photo, like a name or date. A certain number of captions on photos are included with each package. Up to approximately 5% of the photos can have captions at no charge. You can have as many captions as you want, but if more than 5% of photos have captions, that would be at additional cost of $3 per caption. For example, if you had 200 photos in your project, 10 captions would be included. Any more than 10 would be additional cost. See a sample of a captions page.Up to 5% included
Over 5% @ $3 per caption
Over 5% @ $3 per caption
Excessive Photo Organizing
Normal time to organize photos/materials is built into the cost for scanning, downloading, etc. If a project requires extensive organizing of photos, materials, music, etc., additional costs will be incurred. For example, if we have to “share” computers so photos can be numbered/organized together, or if large numbers of photos are downloaded off third-party sites and they have to be re-numbered/organized, both of those things take a considerable amount of extra time. Both would be additional cost. The cost depends on what has to be done, how many photos are involved, and the timing.TBD based on what has to be done
Add Video Clips
(Platinum and Gold packages only)Video clips no longer than 2 minutes each can be added to your DVD video. We can handle most formats. IMPORTANT: $20 per clip assumes that you provide the clip, not the entire tape or video. If we have to go through a tape or video and extract a clip, additional charges will apply. If significant editing is required on clips, additional charges may apply. Please let us know between which images the video(s) should be placed.
$20.00 for each video clip up to 2 minutes (see important comment)
Add Audio/Sound Clips
(Platinum and Gold packages only)Audio or sound clips no longer than 2 minutes each can be added to your movie. The preferred format is mp3, but we can convert any format. Please let us know over which images the audio(s) should be placed. If significant editing is required on clips, or if extensive timing coordination between the audio and the photos is required (like for a script), additional charges may apply.
$15.00 for each audio clip up to 2 minutes
Custom Testimonial/Text Slides
(Platinum and Gold packages only)Specially designed slides with testimonials, special messages or other text with special affects. See a demo of a sample text slide. The base cost is $15. Pricing increases as the complexity of the slide increases.
Starting at $15.00 for each slide
Photo Enhancement & Restoration
(Platinum and Gold package only)Basic photo enhancements such as cropping and red-eye removal, are included on all images. Additional enhancements such as color exposure, contrast, correction of minor surface flaws, removal of minor unwanted objects and sharpening are available for the Platinum package only.
TBD, but estimated at $10 min for each photo
Narration / Voice Over
(Platinum package only)Adding narration/voice over to the DVD is possible. Either you can provide a pre-narrated piece or we can do it. We use professional voice over artists. Details to be determined.
Pricing TBD
Rush Orders
Typical lead-time minimums for most projects is 10 business days from the time your materials are received. Expedited charges will apply if there are less than 10 business days from the time materials are received to the time the DVDs have to ship. The charge for expedited turn-around depends on the package selected, the complexity of the project and the actual turn-around time required. Projects with 24-hour turn-around will be more expensive than a project with a 5-day turn-around. Generally, Prices listed are minimums and can be higher depending on the project, situation and timing. Please note that rush charges are only to produce the video. Expedited shipping like FedEx/UPS are additional cost.Minimum Charges
$40 - Silver package
$50 - Gold package
$65 - Platinum package
$40 - Silver package
$50 - Gold package
$65 - Platinum package
Continuous Loop DVD
We can format your DVD to play continuously. When the show is complete, it automatically starts again from the beginning. It will continue to play until you stop it. These are good for any type of event (i.e. birthday, rehearsal dinner, memorial services).$15.00 each
Additional DVDs & Photo CDs
Additional copies of the DVD and/or photo CD can be ordered. If they are produced and shipped at the same time as the original order, DVDs are $15 each and photo CDs are $10 each. If they are ordered after the completion and shipment of the original order, DVDs are $25 each and photo CDs are $15 each, plus shipping.Additional Formatting/Storage Options
We can produce a high-definition video file (in mp4 format) to play your DVD slideshow on your mobile device (i.e. smart phone, tablet, etc.). We can provide the HD video file two different ways.1. We would email you a download link for the video file. Once you receive the email with the link, you download the file onto your computer. Once you have the actual video file, you can do whatever you want with the file ($20).
2. We would put the video file on a flash/thumb drive and ship the flash drive back to you along with your original materials. Again, once you have the actual video file, you can do whatever you want with the file ($20).
We can also setup a “permanent” webpage for your video. With the webpage, the video can be watched on any device, anytime, anywhere, as long as you have internet access or wifi. Your video file is stored on our web server indefinitely (unless you tell us to remove it) . Once setup, we send you a link to the video that you can save for future viewing and/or share it with others. The webpage can be viewed on any supported and updated web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (previously called Internet Explorer), Firefox, or Safari. A permanent web link is $45.
Expedited Shipping
Normal shipping is setup using Priority Mail from the Post Office, which typically is 3-4 days, but that is not guaranteed. Expedited, guaranteed shipping options are available through several companies like the Post Office (Express Mail), FedEx and/or UPS, including 2nd day, overnight and Saturday delivery. Additional charges will apply for these expedited services.* For local orders only, we can also pick-up materials and drop off the final DVD when completed.
Special delivery options are charged at the actual costs to ship plus a flat fee of $10
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Pick-up and/or delivery @ $10.00 each occurrence*
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Pick-up and/or delivery @ $10.00 each occurrence*
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