Heritage Collector Basics Manual

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Announcing The New 9.0 Basics Manual For Heritage Collector Suite

New Manuals We are in the process of writing many new manuals for Heritage Collector. The purpose of these new "mini manuals" is to focus on the new features and functions without overwhelming you.  The new manuals will be in an 8 1/2 X 11 inch format. The manuals are free to download in PDF so you can print and keep them in a three ring binder for reference and to write notes on. Text font size  is larger (12 pt) and easier to read. Click the "Learn More" button below to go to the "What's New" page where you can download the first new Basics manual. There are also some links to free downloads for the new 9.0 release.  You can also access the new manuals directly from the "What's New" folder in the new 9.0 version.

Heritage Collector 9.0 Version Released

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Announcing The New 9.0 Release of Heritage Collector Suite By Marlo Schuldt, President LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Learn what's new in 9.0 Special Christmas Discount New Drag and Drop Options Viewing / Managing Resources Talking Calendar QR Code Implementation Talking Birthday Card Personalized Christmas Card US & World Maps Included New Documentation Multiple Zoom Windows Video / Audio Table of Contents Sharing via a Cloud Questions / Answers Click the green  'Learn More' button for more information and recorded webinars.

Best Wishes,

Marlo E. Schuldt

President

LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector Free 8.1 Version Update Webinar

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The New FREE 8.1 Update Getting Started Tips Monday, March 9th   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST By Marlo Schuldt LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Come and learn what's new in the 8.1 version. It's a free update compliments of LifeStory Productions, Inc. Webinar Topics . . . Getting Started Basics Importing photos, videos, and text files at the same time New way to mark thumbnails Easier way to drag and drop files Display Panoramas Using the Sort collection to import photos New Icons 'How To' Movies Questions and Answers Click the green  'Learn More' button for more information and a signup link for the webinars. Hope to see you at our next webinar!

Did you miss a webinar? You will find a link to the recorded webinars by clicking the "Learn More" button above.

Best Wishes,

Marlo E. Schuldt

President

LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector Webinar - Create a Family History Valentine

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Create and Share  Personalized Valentines  with a Touch of Family History Monday, February 9th   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST By Marlo Schuldt and Kathleen Bitter LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Have some fun learning how to personalize and share your valentines with family, children, and relatives and friends! Webinar Topics . . . How to import a free valentine card template you can use to make a valentine. Learn how to personalize a valentine. New ideas and ways to create fun valentines for all ages. How to add a touch of family history to your cards. Questions and Answers. Please join us this evening for our webinar at 7:00 PM MST Converting and Sharing Old Movies Click the green  'Learn More' button for more information and a signup link for the webinars. Hope to see you at our next webinar!

Did you miss a webinar? You will find a link to the recorded webinars by clicking the "Learn More" button above.

Best Wishes,

Marlo E. Schuldt

President

LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector January 2015 Webinar Schedule - Webinar this Week!

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Getting Started With Heritage Collector Part 1 Thursday, January 8th   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST    By Marlo Schuldt, President LifeStory Productions, Inc.

This will be a great webinar if you are just getting started or if you have some questions you'd like us to answer. Webinar Topics . . .  Using the new 'How To' Movies. Importing photos. Using the Sort collection to import photos. Creating collections and folders. Adding captions and descriptions to photos. Organizing and moving photos. Changing photo order in collections. Advanced Tip. Questions and Answers. January 2015 Webinar Schedule Check out the other great free webinars we are offering in January.  Need some help with your Scandinavian research? Sign up for the FREE January 15th webinar. Do you have some old movies? Signup for the January 22nd webinar to learn more about how to convert and use them. Get some tips from an expert in video conversion and preservation. Click the green  'Learn More' button for more information and a signup link for the webinars. Hope to see you Thursday night!

Did you miss a webinar? You will find a link to the recorded webinars by clicking the "Learn More" button above.

Best Wishes,

Marlo E. Schuldt

President

LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector Jan 2015 Webinar Schedule

The following schedule is found on the Heritage Collector Webinars page.

Heritage Collector Jan 2015 Webinar Schedule

Thursday - January 8th @ 7:00 PM MDT - Register here

Getting Started With Heritage Collector Part 1

By Marlo Schuldt, President - LifeStory Productions

• Using the new 'How To' Movies.
• Importing photos.
• Using the Sort collection to import photos.
• Creating collections and folders.
• Adding captions and descriptions to photos.
• Organizing and moving photos.
• Changing photo order in collections.

Thursday - January 15th @ 7:00 PM MDT - Register here

NEW!  Scandinavian Genealogy Research

By Holly Hanson, President - Family History Expos

• Learn about the records, locations, and strategies that are most important to document Scandinavian families.
• Focus will be on the most important fundamental sources and strategies needed to accurately prove a Scandinavian genealogy.

Thursday - January 22nd @ 8:00 PM MDT - Register here

Converting / Editing  and Sharing Old Movies

Special Guest - Tom Perry - Digital Media Expert and Owner of The Multimedia Centers

Wondering what do do with your old movies and VHS tapes?

• What's new in digital conversion technology.
• Common mistakes and things to avoid.
• The best ways to convert and preserve.
• Fun ways to share your old movies using Heritage Collector.
• Using old movies, videos and sound in family history.
• Special offers and discounts.

Thursday - January 29th @ 7:00 PM MDT - Register here


Making Photos, Storybook Pages and Calendars INTERACTIVE
By Marlo Schuldt, President - LifeStory Productions

• Adding audio and video to hot spots.
• Storybook page with interactive sound and video.
• Text Hot Spots.
• Audio Hot Spots.
• Video Hot Spots.
• Using Hot Spots to label photos.
• Using QR Codes.
• Questions and Answers.

Heritage Collector Webinar - December 18th - Getting Ready for Christmas

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Getting Ready for Christmas Thursday, December 18th   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST We Have Fun Ideas FREE Presents  Special Discounts January 2015 Webinar Schedule

Webinar Topics . . .  Grandpa Schuldt Introduces Marbles to the Grandsons. Learn how easy it is to create a little video. Marlo will show how he teaches his grandsons how to play marbles and the values that can be practiced while playing. The video is designed to accompany the bag of marbles they will be receiving for Christmas. Remember playing 'Pick Up Sticks? We have a little surprise from Grandma Schuldt playing Pick Up Sticks. How to Get the Photos and Videos Off Your Camera or Phone. It's time to move photos and videos off your phone or camera before they are lost since you will be taking lots of photos and videos at Christmas. Learn How to Make a Personalized Christmas Card - get the free template and the 'How To' video. Share a Family Newsletter. How to create and send a family newsletter via e-mail or share a slideshow newsletter. Geek Technology Tidbit - I'm going to show you a panorama I made with my phone . . . FUN and unbelievably easy! Guest Presentations. Holly Hansen, president of Family History Expos will be introducing her new series of 2015 genealogy webinars. Paul Larsen, author of "Crash Course in Family History" will be offering a special Christmas discount on his book. Other Special Discounts. Questions and Answers. Please Note: This webinar will probably overfill. If you can't get in the night of the live webinar, you can watch for the recorded version released the next day by following a link on our webinar page - "Miss a Webinar?" Click the 'Learn More' button for more information and a signup link for the webinar. Hope to see you at the Thursday night!

Did you miss a webinar?

Good news! You will find a link to the recorded webinar by clicking the "Learn More" button above.

Best Wishes,

Marlo E. Schuldt

President

LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector Webinar - November 20th - Sharing, Recording, and Preserving Family Stories

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Sharing, Recording, and Preserving Family Stories Thursday, November 20th   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST Get Ready for Christmas,Thanksgiving, and Other Family Gatherings.

People naturally share stories and experiences whenever they get together. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and special occasions make it possible for us to 'catch up’ on the current and historical events in the lives of our children, relatives and friends. This Webinar . . . will provide ideas to help you record and preserve stories that are spontaneously shared at these and other special occasions.There is also a link listed on the signup page for a PDF handout for this webinar. Click the 'Learn More' button for more information and a signup link for the webinar. Hope to see you at the webinar!

Did you miss a webinar?

Good news! You will find a link to the recorded webinar by clicking the "Learn More" button above.

Best Wishes,

Marlo E. Schuldt

President

LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector Webinar - Getting Started With Heritage Collector Part 2

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Getting Started With Heritage Collector Part 2 Webinar Thursday October 9th   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

 This webinar will help you learn to: Create and share via a gift CD/DVD Share the Standard version on the Gift CD/DVD Use Hot Spots to label photos Text Hot Spots Audio Hot Spots Video Spots Making Storybook pages interactive Questions and Answers Click on the button below to sign up for the webinar

Did you miss the last webinar?

Good news! You will find a link to the recorded webinar by clicking the "Learn More" button above.

Improved Quality. Our webinar service provider has made major changes to their system and provided us with all the latest updates. We can now stream video with sound during our webinars! The quality of recorded webinars should also be much better.

Best Wishes,

Marlo E. Schuldt
President
LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector - Storybook Fun Webinar

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Storybook FunWebinarTuesday July 22  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MDT

 Learn new ways to document and share your family stories to young children in a fun and very unique way. At this class, you will learn that sharing a family history can be exciting, fun, and easy to do.  Click here to sign up for the webinar Best Wishes Marlo E. Schuldt President LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Create A Family History Geography

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New 'How To' Videos and Program Updates Released    To check and see if you have the latest videos and updates: Open Heritage Collector. Open the Help menu. Select Check for Updates. Click on the 'HCPro' or 'How' button. Note: New 'How To' videos and updates are for the 8.0 version.

 Create a Family History Geography New Recorded Webinar is Now Available If you missed the webinar on July 1st, you can now watch the recorded version.  Click here to watch the webinar Best Wishes Marlo E. Schuldt President LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector Webinar - Create a Family History Geography

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Create a Family History Geography  With Heritage Collector Webinar Tuesday, July 1st. 7:00 PM MDT Click here to sign up for the FREE Webinar

Come and learn how to create a personalized map to show and tell your children and grandchildren about the geographic history of their heritage - anywhere in the world! Family Reunion Idea At the next reunion give everyone a personalized map you have created. Take them on a guided tour. Children and adults will learn and love this activity.  We did this tour with our family last weekend. We had over 50 people (children and adults) go with us on the car tour. They all loved it! WEBINAR Tuesday, July 1st. 7:00 PM MDT Click here to sign up for the FREE Webinar Best Wishes Marlo E. Schuldt President LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector - January / February Webinar Schedule

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Get Started With Heritage Collector

Get help getting started or to brush up from where you left off working with the software before the holidays. Soon we will have more surprises - so don't miss a webinar!  Click here to view webinar schedule Getting Started With Heritage Collector Part #2 - Wed 1/29/2014 @ 7:00 pm MST Photo - Organizing and Moving Photo Labels and Hot Spots Creating and Sharing via a gift CD/DVD Using a Free Cloud (Dropbox) to Share Collections Getting Started With Heritage Collector Part #3 - Tues 2/04/2014 @ 7:00 pm MST Photo Enhancement Eliminating Duplicates Adding Meta Data for Future Generations Understanding and Using the GPS Module - Wed 2/12/2014 @ 7:00 pm MST Learn how to automatically create GPS maps with tags / pointers. Acquire GPS coordinates via smart phone, or car navigator Acquire GPS coordinates via smart phone, or car navigator Manually find coordinates anywhere in the world using HC's 'Get GPS' option. Create and print GPS map. Print or share via PDF and more. This is a lot of fun and not hard.

Storybook Webinars - Users Group

Everyone had a lot of fun last year and this year will be no different. So come and relax and learn how to get those creative juices flowing you didn't think you have! Kathleen will go slow and help you learn each step as she shows you how to make some storybook pages the whole family will enjoy. Come to our webinars to learn how to get free graphics. Click here to view the storybook schedule Hope to see you at the next webinar! Best Wishes, Marlo E. Schuldt President Lifestory Productions, Inc.

Make Your 2013 Christmas Card with Heritage Collector

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Create a Beautiful Family Christmas Card Come to our webinar to get free graphics and learn how create a beautiful, personalized Christmas card.  Click Here to sign up for the webianr Hope to see you at the next webinar! Best Wishes, Marlo E. Schuldt President Lifestory Productions, Inc.

Getting Started With Heritage Collector Webinar Series

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Getting Started With Heritage Collector Webinars  By Marlo E. Schuldt New Webinar series will start Oct. 1st. Go to the following links to view the dates and times of webinars.  We've moved the day from Thursday to Wednesday so others could attend on a different day / evening. Click Here to sign up for the Heritage Collector webinars. Click here  to sign up for Storybook webinars. We Continue to Add New Content and 'How To' Videos. Visit the following places to get the latest news and tips from us. YouTube 'How To' Videos - Click Here FamilySearch - Click Here Pinterest -  Click Here Facebook - Click here New Heritage Collector YouTube Channel - Click Here Hope to see you at the next webinar! Best Wishes, Marlo E. Schuldt President LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector - New Program Features and Webinars

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New Storybook User Group Webinars! By Kathleen Bitter Go to the following link to view the dates and times of the Storybook webinars. Click Here to sign up for the webinar. We've Added Many New Features Drag and Drop Photos to and from the following Web sites: FamilySearch - Click Here Pinterest -  Click Here Facebook - Click here for YouTube Video New Heritage Collector YouTube Channel - Click Here Hope to see you at the next webinar! Best Wishes, Marlo E. Schuldt President Lifestory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector - Scanning For Better Results Webinar

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Scanning is easy when you know how - Come learn some new tricks!

This FREE scanning webinar will be Thursday, August 15th at 7:00 PM MST.  Key Points Presented Scan directly from your scanner to Heritage Collector. Saves time and reduces a step. Photo enhancement techniques Simple tips and tricks Using your scans in books and projects Why JPG files degrade Best scanner to use File types to use and avoid Take dots out of obituaries (Newspaper) Preventing bleed-through Slide scanning Scanning large objects The correct scan sequence How to speed up your scanner Much More Need More Portability?Tired of lugging your heavy scanner and computer everywhere? Learn how you can automatically install your Heritage Collector on an external drive and use Flip-Pal for the perfect portable (lightweight) combination! We hope you will plan to attend. Click Here to go to the webinar signup page. Best Wishes, Marlo E. Schuldt President Lifestory Productions, Inc.

Heritage Collector Version 7.5 To Be Released & Webinar

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We've been working very hard to bring you a new release with some exciting features. The new update is free if you are using version 7.0 - 7.4.

We are having a free webinar next Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM MST.

This will be a great webinar if you are:

• New User
• User who'd like to brush up and get a few new tips and ideas
• Advanced User
• Desiring to know about the software and how it can help you

We will also be talking about our new webinar schedule and would like your feedback and suggestions.

You can sign-up for the webinar here.

Heritage Collector - This Week's Webinar

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This Weeks's Webinar - Make Mother's Day Special or Any Occasion With a Personalized Gift Wrap

 

Wednesday  05/08/13  7:00 - 8:00 MDT

 

Are you stressed trying to find the perfect gift or card for the person that has everything?

This webinar will show you how to solve this problem. It's inexpensive, quick, and relatively easy to create. Best of all, the person receiving your gift will feel you have really gone the extra mile to make them feel honored and special on any occasion. Don't forget Mother's Day is this Sunday. This gift embellishment will be the perfect way to express your affection for your mom!

 

Click here to sign up.