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Create a Family History Film with an Experienced TV Producer
101 students

Create a Family History Film with an Experienced TV Producer

Capture real family stories before they’re lost. Learn simple filming and editing from an experienced TV producer.
Created byAlan Howard
Last updated 3/2026
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Taught by an experienced TV producer you'll learn how to plan, film and edit a powerful family history video using just a smartphone and storytelling skills.
  • Discover how to capture real memories, ask the right questions, and create an emotional film your family will treasure.
  • Master relaxed interview skills, advanced smartphone filming, and simple quality editing to preserve your family’s stories forever.
  • Step-by-step guidance to turn family memories into a professional, meaningful legacy video.

Course content

4 sections • 12 lectures • 1h 17m total length

  • Introduction to the Course - Move above a standard smartphone home movie4:56

    Create a family history film with your phone using pre-planning and clear storytelling. Choose between a two-person chat or an off-camera interview, scan photos, and finish with free editing software.

  • How a TV producer prepares to tell a story to a new audience2:44

    Create a family history video as a mini documentary that passes stories to future generations, capturing voice, memories, and personality with warm, smartphone-based storytelling.

  • Storylines change a dull video into something epic, learn how to structure them8:25

    Plan the film in advance with a clear, chronological structure. Secure the subject’s participation and use family photos to illustrate birth, school, wartime experiences, and other life stories.

Requirements

  • No previous filming or editing experience is required. This course is designed for complete beginners. You’ll just need a smartphone or basic camera, a computer or tablet for editing, and a willingness to talk to your family and capture their stories.

Description

Create a Beautiful Family Legacy on Film

What if you could capture your parents, grandparents, and loved ones telling their stories before those memories are lost forever?

What if you had a way of identifying the oldest photos in your family album well after those family members were long gone?

This course will show you how to plan, film, and edit a powerful and emotional family history video, even if you have no previous experience. You’ll discover a simple, step-by-step system that makes the process enjoyable, meaningful, and achievable for anyone.

You don’t need expensive equipment or technical skills. With a smartphone and easy editing tools, you can create a professional, deeply personal film your family will treasure for generations.

Unlike traditional genealogy courses, this course focuses on storytelling, emotion, and real personalities. You’ll learn proven television techniques to help people feel relaxed on camera, unlock powerful memories, and capture genuine moments that bring your family’s story to life.

I’m an experienced television producer who has worked across entertainment and factual programming, including MTV. I’ll guide you with practical advice, real examples, and insider techniques used to create engaging and emotional stories.

By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident filming interviews, shaping a compelling story, and editing a beautiful legacy film you can proudly share with your family.

This is more than a filmmaking course. It’s about connection, meaning, and preserving the voices and personalities that matter most before it’s too late,

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone who wants to preserve their family’s memories before they are lost. It’s ideal if you have parents, grandparents, or loved ones with stories you don’t want to forget. It’s also perfect for people who value family, legacy, and meaningful projects, but don’t know where to start.

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