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Genealogy Storytelling Blueprint Workshop

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Testimonies from attendees that participated in my Genealogy Storytelling Blueprint Workshop.

“Leonard Smith‘s Genealogy Storytelling Blueprint Workshop at the New Orleans Public Library was such a huge success. Attendees enjoyed the workshop so much, that when it was over, people did not want to leave! The workshop was not only informative, but fun. Attendees stated that they would like the workshop to be an all-day affair next year. We look forward to inviting Leonard back for future programming.”~ LaToya, New Orleans Public Library

“I attended Leonard Smith’s Genealogy Storytelling Blueprint Workshop held at the Whitney Plantation on July 19. He helped me focus on my many years of family history research using the building blocks of documentary filmmaking, including how to take those all important first steps. His lively and engaging presentation was enhanced by useful snippets taken from documentaries that his company LS3 Studios produced covering diverse family stories. “ ~ Dolores, New York, NY

Genealogy Storytelling Blueprint Workshop“Leonard Smith’s presentations come to life in front of your eyes! His expertise and use of technology encompass all of the necessary tools to create a documentary that all can appreciate. He teaches his audience how to write the story of one’s ancestors and emphasizes the importance of writing that story. Anyone attending his seminar will definitely appreciate the knowledge on how to bring one’s family to life that will be preserved for future descendants.” ~Kathryn, New Orleans, LA

“I’ve had the pleasure of attending Genealogy Storytelling Blueprint Workshop and several genealogy sessions presented by Leonard Smith of LS3 Studios. They were phenomenal! The information presented was relevant and geared to a variety of audience members from the novice to the well-seasoned family genealogist. Leonard is always very helpful and open to questions. Once your research is complete he can teach you how to turn all that information into the keepsake of a lifetime! Your final research can be used as a teaching tool or show and tell as he demonstrates how it can be preserved and presented as a documentary! It was such a moving experience for me. We all have a story to tell; let Leonard guide you through what can be a lifelong journey through many hours of research! Well worth the time you’ll spend!” ~ Dianne, New Orleans, LA

 

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Corporate Training Videos

Companies want to influence the attitudes and the actions of their employees with corporate training videos productions and workshops.

Smart corporations are using multimedia productions to approach issues such as ethics training programs. A filmmaker will direct the videos, using actors often filmed in a series of short films. The films might touch on dating in the workplace (a boss and an underling), people who claim expertise in areas they don’t have, costs being passed off as company expenses and more.

Filming a corporate event can help a business achieve many objectives. Whether a firm is looking to build more cohesive, stronger partnerships, improve group efforts, help employees become better decision makers, upgrade customer service techniques, address conflict resolution or ready employees for corporate changes, a corporate training video can help translate these goals that are remembered.

corporate training videos

Corporate Training Videos

We could film corporate training videos based upon the above topics in a serious tone, making those viewing it aware of the trouble spots that corporate teams can become involved with. People will recall such productions and the lessons learned more. It all depends upon the company and employees and what type of video would work best. But a video would make more of an impact than a binder full of a written code of ethics. That can be handed out as a back-up to the training video.

A corporate training video can also be an online training tool. The videos used for training do not have to be shown in the office, where employees are gathered together in a room for an hour to watch a film. Employees can view these videos at their own computer monitors in their home office. LS3 Studios can help you produce/direct your training videos. We are just a phone call away!

The Classroom Training Today

The learning environment in the classroom today is no longer a matter of just reading textbooks and listening to a teacher’s lectures, but it is a varied use of teaching methods, including instructional video.

With the use of an educational video production, teachers can engage and interest students that might not otherwise have paid much attention to a certain subject.

Educational Multimedia Production

We can incorporate any element of a school curriculum into an educational multimedia production without making the topic seem dry or dull. In fact, the opposite is true! Students often view educational videos (that are produced by the LS3 Studios) to be exciting, satisfying, intelligent, and on their level of understanding the subject at hand.

As a result, we can leverage on the power of video and enhance the learning experience. Interactive training can either be fun, serious, entertaining or straightforward in what it is trying to convey. It all depends upon how the video is written (our storytelling techniques are unique) and for which audience or age group we gear it towards.

We combine graphics, animated video, music, voiceover, and narration, to deliver a new form of storytelling. An educational video production can be quite stimulating and a great learning tool to use in the classroom. We can also place theses multimedia educational videos on a website for students to view at their leisure. With the use of an online video production, we will highlight the most important elements of the lesson. Viewers can take notes or replay sections to review. We can design an online video production to one’s specifications just as an in-class video can be; only the viewing atmosphere will be different.

Educational video is not limited to teachers or school systems. Corporations often require videos to be produced for employee training and business seminars. We often use multimedia videos for training courses, trade shows, sales presentations, product training and training employees. We often use videos that instruct. Take, for example, an exercise instruction video.

When investigating instructional video production companies, look for a company that can offer a pre-production package to research the project, come up with creative input and story development including a storyboard, have a location for your video and cast the video. You will also want an in-house studio, professional lighting, interactive video, professional sound, and editing. For multimedia videos, LS3 Studios can provide you with high resolution video and quality audio.

You will have an educational quality video that is made to your specifications. It may be web-streaming on Vimeo or YouTube and a hosting service to put your digital video online. The principal purpose of this video is to educate your audience, whether they are nine or ninety years old. If your educational video production is stimulating, compelling in its story, and gets your message across, they have done the job.

You need help to reach with your training process to reach your target audience, call us.

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Testimonies From Our Workshops

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“Leonard Smith III’s talk named What’s Your Story?. And what a heartfelt presentation it was. He showed us how to take your family photos & after you have researched their lives tell the person’s story digitally while showing their photos. This was an amazing presentation and to really appreciate it you would have had to see it for yourself because my words cannot give it justice. I was in awe after seeing and hearing a story like this.” ~ Terrebonne Life Lines

“Smith’s skillful storytelling adds up to a compelling narrative that fills a significant void in New Orleans’ history; furthermore, he makes an important contribution to the humanities by helping viewers gain insights into people we have not met and places we have not experienced.” ~ Dr. Kennedy

“His sessions taught us to research the family past, become better storytellers, include photographs, and use multimedia to bring our individual stories back to life. I became a family historian and discovered amazing facts about my clan, dating all the way back to slavery. He was a hands-on teacher, sometimes finding historical nuggets about our ancestors while doing his own research, writing, and presentations. In a former life, I was a school principal for a more than two decades. I know a great teacher when I see one. Adult education is very effective in his informal but structured guidance instructional delivery.” ~ Dr. Smith

“Leonard Smith, III of LS3 Studios, a favorite speaker at seminars in the past, again brought his humorous and interesting knowledge of genealogy and technology to encourage everyone’s challenge of protecting their family’s history for future generations.” ~Lafourche Heritage Society

“Mr. Smith it was a pleasure to hear your presentation at the Le Comite conference . It made me think about what to do with all of my research paperwork.  Telling a story of my ancestors is much better to read for my relatives than looking at charts.  Thanks for a wonderful presentation for enhancing my genealogy.” ~ Sheila, Houston, TX

“For the past four years I attended Leonard Smith III informative and educational seminars. Each time,I attend I learn how to preserve my family history through storytelling and documentary. His blueprint help me to bring my family history to film. I highly recommend that anyone who is interested in learning the art of storytelling attend one of his seminars. Leonard professional skills and experience speak volumes.” ~ Antoinette, Kentwood, LA

“Our family was fortunate enough to learn about some amazing stories thanks to Leonard’s research and it was exhilarating to receive the news! Working with Leonard was the first time I had ever hired a genealogist and it was a positive and enlightening experience.” ~ Stephanie, Seattle, WA

“It still amazes me how he was able to find so many of my relatives with limited information from me. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to work with someone with such great professionalism and expertise. I know it won’t be long before I will be able to pass along a detailed family tree to my daughter so she can understand how the strength of our ancestors is still alive today in her.” ~ Teresa, Ann Arbor, MI