As I've developed my business of helping people create a video legacy for their families, I've learned some valuable lessons.  Here are some of them, in the form of "DO" and "DON'T"

DO

• relax and treat me (Judy) as an interested friend (which I am)
• have photos of family members, and events available for scanning.
• gather any family documents you might have about your ancestors (such as passports, naturalization papers)
• jot down what you know right now about your family tree (no research required) before the interview
• make a short list of your most treasured stories before the interview
• recognize that you will have complete veto power over any aspect of the final video product.

DON'T

• wear white to the interview
• wear loud prints to the interview
• worry too much about how you'll look (your loved ones will enjoy you just as you are)