Family History Services

Legacy Video Biography

Digital memorabilia you can share with your family around the world
Preserve Family Stories On Film

Share their story. Capture their voice.

A Sharelooms Legacy Video is a filmed interview with one of your family’s matriarchs or patriarchs, interwoven with family photos and videos. These video biographies preserve your loved one’s personality, voice, and stories—from childhood to present day—so future generations can know and remember them.

We create these video memoirs with love and respect—allowing your loved one to share their memories in a comfortable, relaxed conversation guided by a trained Sharelooms Family Historian. The result is a beautiful, custom-edited keepsake your entire family will treasure.

Legacy Videos are not just interviews—they are cinematic, emotionally rich films that bring your family’s story to life. These videos become living heirlooms, often revisited at holidays, milestone celebrations, and family gatherings. They help younger generations understand their roots and feel connected to the people who came before them.

Why Legacy Videos Matter

Why Families Choose Legacy Videos to Preserve Their Loved One’s Stories

We don’t always know when the last opportunity to record a loved one’s story will be. A Legacy Video is a gift of presence—a chance to preserve someone’s voice, laugh, memories, and spirit while they’re still here to share them. These stories become living heirlooms for your family.

Whether you’re creating a Legacy Video to honor a grandparent, celebrate a milestone birthday, or capture reflections during a special time in life, the result is something you’ll watch again and again.

These videos are especially meaningful for children and grandchildren who may not remember or have the chance to know the family elders personally. Hearing their words, seeing their expressions, and witnessing their humor and wisdom creates a connection that photos alone can’t offer.

A Simple, Personal Experience

How We Create Your Legacy Video

Our process is designed to be easy, personal, and respectful. Here’s what to expect:

01

Free Consultation

We’ll talk with you to understand your goals, timeline, and who the video is for.

02

Pre-Interview Planning

We’ll help you select photos and suggest meaningful prompts or questions.

03

Filming

Our Family Historian conducts the interview either in-person (San Diego area) or virtually. We make the experience warm and conversational.

04

Editing

Your footage is carefully edited to create a seamless story, including integration of photos, transitions, titles, and music.

05

Review

You’ll be able to review the edited video and request edits to ensure it reflects your family’s voice and vision.

06

Delivery

Receive your final video digitally, and optionally on DVD or keepsake USB. Ready to share, watch, and treasure.

Interview, Photos, Editing & Private Sharing

Legacy Video Package Details

We work closely with your family to ensure that the tone, structure, and focus of the video reflect your loved one’s voice and story. Whether they prefer to speak freely or follow a guided interview format, we honor their personality, pace, and preferences.

We offer three experience levels depending on your goals and budget—ranging from short and simple interviews to in-depth multi-day legacy sessions. All packages are customized to reflect your family’s needs.

Every Legacy Video project includes:

A filmed interview with a Sharelooms Family Historian (on-site or virtual)

Integration of home movie clips and optional historical or stock footage

Optional pre-interview session to help prepare and plan the story

Guided questions covering ancestry, childhood, milestones, and life reflections

Scanning and integration of 50–250 family photos, depending on package

Thoughtful editing to create a seamless story with transitions, titles, music, & voice

High-quality video and audio capture using one or two cameras

Color correction and basic restoration of photos used in the final film

Final video delivery via digital file, with optional keepsake USB or DVDs

Upload to a private Sharelooms website to share with family and friends

Virtual Interview Options

Zoom & Google Meet Legacy Video Interviews for Families Outside San Diego

If your family is not located in San Diego, we are pleased to offer virtual interview options! Our Legacy Video interviews can be conducted online using platforms like Zoom or Google Meet, allowing us to help families across the country and around the world preserve their stories with ease.

Our virtual process is warm, guided, and personal—just like our in-person sessions. We’ll walk you through setup and preparation to ensure the experience is comfortable and meaningful.

Get In Touch

Have more questions or are you ready to begin your legacy project? Contact us and explore how we can help preserve your family’s legacy today.

Get In Touch

Have more questions or are you ready to begin your legacy project? Contact us and explore how we can help preserve your family’s legacy today.

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