1. First, determine what materials you have to work with. Try to review family footage fairly soon after the taping, so you can remember what was covered. This allows you to fast-forward through the portions of the tape that won't be used.2. While going through the tape, make notes about especially creative shots or powerful quotes.
3. Transcribe word for word powerful quotes or memories you will want to use in the writing of the script.
Using Photographs
We know that we will rely heavily on Johansen's collection of photographs, so they must be recorded on tape.
1. Find a prop to use as a makeshift easel. Here, a mantel clock is used. It's tilted slightly upward by placing a tape case under its front edge. This will point the picture toward the camera and reduce glare.
2. Frame the picture in the camera's viewfinder so it fills the screen, and hit record.
3. Do not attempt to zoom in or pan across the picture, because it's difficult to execute such detailed movements with consumer-oriented equipment.
4. Tape each picture for about 20 seconds. After hitting the record button, release your grip on the camera so it won't shake, since cameras are highly sensitive to vibrations from the body. Basically, set the shot, frame it, roll it and give the camera the least opportunity to be bumped or moved that you possibly can. Touching a button or adjusting a viewfinder will produce motion that is apparent onscreen.
5. Use a tripod to help eliminate camera shakiness or bobbles. For this taping, Franklin used a fluid-head tripod that gives maximum control. These tripods cost approximately $200.
6. If you find yourself without a tripod, you can make something that is stationary and connected to the ground. Stack books on a table, then place a folded hand towel on top of them. The towel will help steady the camera and will allow it to be rocked back and forth or tilted up and down for slight adjustments as needed.
7. Again, once the record button is hit, let go of the camera so it won't pick up body movements.
8. If the images are too small to capture on camera, scan them into the camera, using a flatbed scanner, which costs approximately $100.
9. Clean the glass to ensure it is free of lint and dust, which would compromise the quality of the scan.
10. Place the photos face down. Since they have a straight edge, align them with the top of the glass, and when closing the top be careful not to allow the picture to move.
11. Once the pictures are positioned, follow the instructions of the photo-editing software to transfer the images into the computer.
12. Once the images are scanned into a photo program, you can import the file into the video-editing software.
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