Video Day Project

What is Video Day Project?

Video Day Project is a unique and compelling (some say shocking!) way to preserve memories of your children over time.

Similar to Picture Day in school, we will take a 3-5 minute video of your child at the same time each year. At the end of any number of years, we can produce a video that shows their age progression in a way that will simply astound you.

The videos we take are comprised of two parts:

The Interview Part

Since we will have your child on camera for their session, we'll ask them a few questions for posterity and fun!

They can be asked standard questions, like:

"Who's your best friend and what do you like most about them?"
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"If you were elected President of the United States, what would be the very first thing you'd do?"
What's your favorite thing to do?
What is love?
If you had a magic wand, what would you do with it?
What is the biggest problem facing the world right now and how can we fix it?

Or, you could have us ask your child custom questions, like:

"What's your favorite thing about spending your summers at the lake house?"
"How did it feel to rank first place in the spelling bee?"
"What do you like about dancing?"

You can indicate which questions you'd like us to ask on the Session Order Form.

The "Over Time" Part

This is the MIND BLOWING part! During the second part of the session, we will videotape your child -- on a green screen -- doing, reciting, or performing something that they will repeat each and every year. At the end of eight years (or whatever time span you like), we can merge all of the videos together, showing your child perform that action or activity as they grow up right before your eyes! The end result will truly melt your ❤️❤️❤️!

The possibilities here might just be endless, but here are some ideas. Your child could:

Recite a poem
Say a single sentence, like "See how much I've grown in 8 years!"
Perform a dance move
Sing a song
Play an instrument

Here's another exciting idea, included in your VDP Session...

Moms bring your sons, and Dads bring your daughters!

During your VDP Session we will videotape a short clip of you dancing with your child each year.

Ok so we're darn sure that the very LAST thing on your mind right now is their wedding, but how awesome will it be to show a video of you dancing with your son (Mom) or daughter (Dad) through the years during your wedding dance with them!

Start this from the time they're infants!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the shooting of the video have to be done at my child's school?

No. We can come to your location with our mobile setup for a one time fee of $99. If we are doing more four or more VDP videos, the fee is waived. Want to gather your friends and/or relatives and their kids? You could get your child's session at no cost. VDP is GREAT for BIRTHDAY PARTIES! Call (201) 424-5168 for details.

What if my child is absent on Video Day?

Don't worry, we always have a make-up day for kids who miss their originally scheduled session time slot for any reason. If you happen to miss the make-up day too, you can either come to our studio in East Brunswick, NJ, or have us bring our mobile setup to your location for our standard fee of $99. This fee is waived if there are four or more children getting a video at any given location.

Does it matter what my child wears during their video session?

Good question, and YES. Because we will be shooting using a green screen, your child can wear anything you'd like them to EXCEPT anything GREEN.

How are the video clips delivered?

All video clips are delivered via a private link that we will email to you. In fact, we will create a private playlist just for you. So, you will always have access to your clips no matter where you are in the world. See "How do we access our videos after the shoot?" below.

Does my child have to read from a script?

No, the question portion of the video session will be candid. You can give us the questions to ask your child, though; just list them on the order form.

Where are my child's video clips stored?

All video clips are stored in a highly secure and redundant file management system that is backed up on a nightly basis.

Do we have to do this every year?

You are never bound to any sort of long term contract or commitment. Each video that you purchase gives you that one year's video. Believe us, there'd be value if you only purchased one year! ... But if you'd like the optimal experience of building a time-lapse video after several years, it would be better for you to participate every year.

What happens if we move?

As just mentioned above, you'll always have access to your video clips, forever, no matter where you live. If you change schools or move locally, you can always come to our studio to shoot, or we can bring our mobile set up to you for a fee. If you move out of our service area, there may still be options available to you. We would love to help you with that. Don’t forget that there will still be value if you only purchase one or a few years of Video Day Project!

Can more than one child be on the screen at a time?

We could easily add a sibling or two on the green screen during the question and answer part of the shoot, no problem. But due to technical limitations, it's not possible to morph the clips together with more than one child in the frame at one time.

Are the shoots Covid-19 safe?

The great news is that these shoots are extremely safe:

There's nothing to touch
The interviewer is far more than 6 feet from everyone at all times
This is a solo activity - no gatherings whatsoever
Organized schedule avoids families from coming in contact with each other
Appropriate PPE worn (masks) and hand sanitizer provided
You are with your child(ren) at all times

What happens after the shoot?

After each video is shot, we take it back to our edit suite. We then:

Add a background to remove the green
Check the file for technical things like framing and audio levels and adjust as necessary
Export and upload your clip to your personal, private online folder
Place a reminder in our calendar to reach out to you next year!

How do we access our videos?

For Video Day Project and the many dance recitals, plays, and concerts we shoot each year, we use a very robust video delivery service called MediaZilla.com. It's very similar to YouTube, but it's 100% private. All you have to do is set up a simple account with a username and password, and you're all set. Once you log in, you will see your videos in one place, and you can view them on any device that has internet access. You can download the videos from there as well.

Follow these simple steps to set up your account:

1) Click this link - https://mediazilla.com/free-trial

2) On the next screen, select “I only want to view delivered content”

3) Input your name, email and password... that's it!

The one important thing to know is that we will deliver the videos to the email address that you input on the Order Form

"This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen!" - Paul S., EMS Dad

View the Explainer Video

"I cried the first time I heard of this. I know I'll cry again when I see the blended video!" - Mom

What is Video Day Project?

The Interview Part

The "Over Time" Part