Holiday Gifts On A Budget [download PDF]
Low-cost, no-cost gift ideas you can make using your video camera.

• Children's Book Reading.
  For the little people in your life, buy a children’s book you think they’ll like – you’ll find a great selection at a second-hand book store for very little. Next, turn on the video camera – you can make a fun video in just three shots: (read more...)
  If you need some help transferring the video onto DVD, Alexander Video offers a “short rate” for transfers under 15 min. for just $17.50. Email a digital photo of the book cover and we can create a custom label with the child’s name for the disc and even provide a slip cover you can affix to the inside cover of the book.
  
  
• Video Christmas Letter.
  Particularly if you have friends and family you don’t get to see often, a video will help span the distance bringing them into your home and sharing your experiences with them. (read more...)
  AVS is offering holiday pricing for sharing family DVD duplicates. For videos under 30 minutes you can get 25-49 duplicates for just $5, 50-99 for $4 and 100+ for $3 (includes paper sleeve)
  
  
• DVD Slide Show.
  Turn a collection of digital photos into a DVD slide show using a favorite music selection. Popular subjects are trip highlights, special events, baby’s first year, Christmas memories, pets, special-interest/hobbies.
  AVS makes creating a slide-show hassle-free with professional results for a very modest price. Holiday pricing is just $30 + $1/photo. (This pricing goes back up in January, so get in on it, now!)
  
  
• Biographical Video.
  If you’re visiting an older family member over Thanksgiving, take advantage of the time by bringing a video camera and interviewing them to capture their life history and preserve it for future generations. Ask them to bring their photo album and video the photos while they talk about their experiences.
  Print our FREE Interview Sheet and bring it with you to guide your interview.