Photo
Montage
Is it safe to send my photos to you?
What if I want video clips to be shown with
my photos?
Do you accept credit cards?
Do you guarantee your work?
Why should I choose Apex Media to transfer
my photos to video?
Can I send you scanned pictures on a CD
or DVD?
What is the difference between simple slideshow
style and photos in motion?
What size photos can I use?
Can I send you the photo album if I cannot
remove the photos?
How long would each photo be on screen?
How do I organize the photos in sections?
Can I print my own title pages?
Can you do scrolling titles?
Can I see a video demo tape?
Will the DVD you make play in my machine?
Will my photomontage DVD have a menu?
Can I use my photomontage DVD with my computer?
Is it safe to send my photos to you?
Yes. We work with irreplaceable original photographs all the time.
We never have had lost photographs or damaged packages. See shipping.
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What if I want to add video clips to
be shown with my photos?
No problem! Each clip must be clearly marked. Clips can be submitted
on VHS, VHS-C, Mini-DV, Digital 8, Hi-8, or 8mm tapes. Check additional
cost per clip.
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Do you accept credit cards?
We accept any major credit card using PayPal. You will be sent
an e-mail invoice after your order has been placed. If you prefer,
you can also send a money order or check with your order.
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Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, if there is a problem with your video that is our fault,
just contact us within a week of the time that you received it
and we will fix your video and send you new copies as soon as
possible.
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Why should I choose Apex Media to transfer
my photos to video?
We offer both slideshow style and photos in motion at the most
reasonable price plus we don't use cheesy effects but only use
transitions that will enhance each and every photo. Additionally,
each photo that you send us is cropped, color corrected and redeye
reduced.
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Can I send you scanned pictures on
a CD or DVD?
Yes.
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What is the difference between simple
slideshow style and photos in motion?
Simple slideshow style will display each photo as a still for
about 6 seconds then dissolve or wipe to the next photo in same
manner. Photos in motion will give movement through each photo
as we pan and zoom across your photos. This gives a more pleasing
viewing effect.
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What size photos can I use?
We can use any standard-size photograph up to 8x10.
Additional media, such as newspaper clippings, scrapbook pages,
greeting cards, etc. can be used.
Please note that close-up shots in vertical format (most school
portraits) don't allow to zoom-in enough to keep the TV format
without cutting the head or chin; so they may have to have black
space on the sides. TV format pictures (horizontal, also known
as landscape) are the best options.
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Can I send you the photo album if I
cannot remove the photos?
Just if photographs cannot be removed from an album, you may send
the entire album and place post-it notes by the side of the photos
to be used.
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How long would each photo be on screen?
In general each photo will be displayed for about 6 seconds but
with photos in motion some photos may be longer depending on content
of photo.
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How do I organize the photos in sections?
We will put the photos on video exactly as you request, so if
you organize them into different sections, with different titles
for each section, that's what we'll do. When numbering photos
on back (Do not use markers, lightly pencil numbers)
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Can I print my own title pages?
Yes, make sure to print them on landscape format and please leave
2 inches margin on both left and right margins. If you make your
title page, count it as an image instead.
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Can you do scrolling titles?
Yes. This is most used at the closing of the video, where you
can place a closing greeting or dedication.
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Can I see a video demo tape?
Our demos are on our site but if you would like to see it on VHS
or DVD we will send you a copy and ask that you just send $5.00
to help cover shipping & handling charges. This amount will
be deducted from your order.
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Will the DVD you make play in my machine?
Over 95% of all DVD players on the market support the DVD-R format.
Your player must support this format. If you receive your DVD
and it does not work with your player, we will refund the cost
of your order provided you ship the DVD back to us or we will
replace your DVD with a VHS copy at no additional charge. If you
purchased your player in the last 2 to 3 years it should support
this format. Please check your DVD players documentation for it's
supported formats.
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Will my photomontage DVD have a menu?
No, unless you order this option.
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Can I use my photomontage DVD with my
computer?
Yes, if your computer has a DVD-Rom installed.
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