HELPFUL HINTS FOR SELECTING YOUR PICTURES

You probably have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of pictures that you wish to include in a special DVD. The process for selecting the pictures you want to include may seem difficult.  Here are just a few suggestions to help you narrow down the pictures for your video.

1) Separate your pictures into 2 separate piles
Make a "YES" pile and a "NO" pile. Pictures in your "NO" pile should include pictures that are blurry, out of focus, or of poor quality. Photos of scenery or objects that are not directly connected to the focus of your video should also be set aside. Once you have completed your "NO" pile, remove it from your working area.

2) Go through your "YES" pile
All photos have special meaning. However, certain photos work well together in this type of production. Candid photos show character and personality. Photos of important events and moments are precious. Look for the "highlights" of focus of your video. Remove multiples of the same shot. Try to complete the major parts of the time you are trying to cover. For example, for a 50th birthday, include photos of milestone birthdays, but not 28th birthday (unless the subject of the photo is especially special). Once you have gone through your "YES" pile, set aside any photos you feel you could leave out.

Also, look at the size and color quality of your photos.  Photos smaller than wallet size may be slightly blurred when enlarged to fit on the screen.  Photos up to 8x10 can be used in their entirety.  Photos larger than 10x13 may not be submitted for the video.  While we can enhance your photos for good color, look for photos with good natural color.

3) Sort your "YES" pile by date or theme
Once you sort your "YES" pile by date or theme, you will be able to see if you have too many pictures of one particular time, place, or item. You want to try to cover as many parts of your subject as possible.

4) Review your "YES" pile with package contents
Sometimes, people will find they have kept many more photos in their "YES" pile than their budget will allow. Take a look at the order form and decide on which video package you wish to purchase. Compare this with the photos you have selected, and get the two to match up.

Once you have your photos picked, review the guidelines on the related submission page. Then print and complete the order form and mail (or deliver) your photos and related materials with payment, and we will get started on your project! For any questions not covered on these pages, please contact us.

Contact Information...

Querry Music Productions Brian C. Querry P.O. Box 826 North Apollo, PA  15673 724-478-3814 info@querrymusic.com