How to Use Text, Video and Voice Overs in a Video Scrapbook

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Text superimposed on a photo is best when starting a new song (to indicate a chapter of life)

   Text should be used very sparingly.
   
   Too much text interrupts the overflow of the Living Scrapbook and become tedious; you don't want your video scrapbook turn into an eye chart they have to read.
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   Step 2: a brief description of a photo that might be unclear

   The video cuts should be short.
   
   Too many video clips turns it into a home movie ; it detracts from the emotional impact of the animated pan and zooming of the photos. , They should be short and well thought out.
   
   Using voice-overs more than in the beginning and end could turn your video into a boring "travel log"; let the photos and music do the talking.
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   Step 3: or a funny one-liner.

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   Step 4: Video should be used sparingly to highlight important parts of one's life.

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   Step 5: Voice-overs are best used at the beginning or the end.

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