1. Select your photos, newspaper clips, mementos, etc. and put them in the order that you’d like for them to appear.  (You can organize them chronologically, by event or randomly). 

• Each photo will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds.  You will need about 10 photos for every minute of music.  This typically means 25-30 pictures per song.
• Due to copyright laws, we cannot display photos from a commercial studio without the written consent of the studio.

2. Place a Post-It-Note on the back of each photo.  Number them in the order that you’d like for them to appear.

3. Choose song(s) to accompany your photos. 

4. Place photos for each song in an envelope or ziploc bag.  Label the envelope/ziploc bag with the title of the song and the title screen you’d like to appear before the photos.

• You must provide an original CD containing the song(s) you want included.
• Copyright laws prevent us from using a copy of a recording.  If you do not own the song(s) of your choice, we can download them in your name for $1.00.

5. Choose a title for each section, including an opening and closing message.  Dates, event names, etc. make excellent titles.

6. Prepare a list of first and last names you want included in the video, dates, relationships to the featured person(s) and any other information that might be helpful in creating your Photo Memory DVD.

7. Video Clips - We can insert video clips to your montage to add a very special touch! You can send either digital files (mpeg, avi, wmv) or the video on VHS or camcorder tapes with the time stamp marking for the clip(s) you want to use, length of the clip, and description.  Make sure you tell us where you want the clip inserted (i.e.- between which pictures).  Video clips cost $10 for the first clip and $5 for every clip thereafter.  We consider a “clip” to be any segment (2 minutes or less) that is added to the DVD between photos.

10. Contact Us (info@MemoryWorksDVDs.com) and let us know that your project is on the way!  This ensures that you are sending the appropriate payment and allows us to plan for your project before it arrives.  We will contact you by email when your package arrives.

11. Package your photos for shipping.  (If you live in Springfield, IL , you may drop off your materials to us in person.  Please contact us to set up an appointment for delivery.)  If shipping your materials, please package your photos securely between two pieces of cardboard and secure them in a large zip-lock bag.  We also accept digital photos via CD, memory card or via email.

12. Set up an appointment for drop-off OR mail to:

Memory Works DVDs

4885 Leah Dr.

Springfield, IL 62711