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Family Tree Video

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Video Expertise 

We believe in the power of stories, and passing them on from generation to generation. Our goal is to preserve your stories and capture new ones, too. Since our start in 1998, we have crafted our hallmarks in creativity and excellent customer service.. 

We have worked with hundreds of customers, both in the Chicagoland area and nationally, from individuals to small and large businesses. Dan “The Video Man” has been featured in The Deerfield Review, NorthShore Magazine, PureWow, WBBM & WIND Radio and WCIU-TV & NS Modern Luxury Magazine. 
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  • 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

    In 1998, Dan “The Video Man” turned Keepsake Family Tree Video into a full service video business. Since then, we have been committed to our customers in preserving their precious memories.  

  • SAFE AND SECURE FILM, VIDEO & PHOTO TRANSFERS

    Our video transfers are unique in that they are completed 100% in-house. Unlike other video transfer services, we don’t ship our tapes all over the world because we know it creates a high risk of losing them. When you give us your tapes, you can trust us to digitize them in-house and safely return them. 

  • DRONE VIDEO EXPERTISE

    We provide a very unique perspective on your event or business from the skies above. Show off your real estate, proximity to a highway or landmark, showcase your outdoor business, or even capture incredible footage by flying through your facility.

  • FILMED 100'S OF SPECIAL OCCASIONS

    From family events like weddings and Mitzvahs to small and large business events, we have captured thousands of memories and turned them into something that always puts a smile on our customers’ faces. All events are filmed in HD. 

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Convert & Transfer VHS, Film, Slides & Photos to Digital

DECADES OF MEMORIES SAFELY CAPTURED
Secure | Organize | Preserve
Our transfers are unique in that they are completed 100% in-house. Unlike other transfer services, we don’t ship your precious memories all over the world because we know it creates a high risk of losing them. When you give us your film, tapes & photos, you can trust us to digitize them in-house and safely return them. We will provide a USB Thumb Drive ,or can send them digitally for you to store on your own.

Four types of photo/video transfer services available!

Preserve Old Film


We specialize in digitizing your Super 8, 8mm and 16mm films, which were widely used from the 1930s to the 1980s. Bring your film to us and we will preserve those memories by converting them into a convenient digital file you can keep forever and share easily. 

Digitizing Still Images

We convert old photos, slides and negatives into digital files to be preserved and shared with future generations. 

Preserve Your Videos

Have a home video that you can't watch anymore because you got rid of the equipment to play them on? We are digital transfer gurus, and specialize in transforming and preserving your tapes and DVD's into something you can conveniently watch over and over again. No more fading away or getting lost or damaged.

Save Your Audio Treasures

We will digtizie your album and audio cassette to be convieniently played on your computer, phone or any digital device.

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Personal & Business Services

Film, Video & Photo Transfers

Film, Video & Photo Transfers

We take great pride in preserving your precious lifelong moments and treasures safely and reliably. 
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Event Videography

Event Videography

We have been honored to capture hundreds of weddings, Mitzvahs & parties.
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Video & Photo Montages

Video & Photo Montages

Our specialty is piecing together moments that tell the story of your cherished memories. 
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Business Videos

Business Videos

We create compelling business videos for your website, YouTube,  LinkedIn or other social media needs.
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Doodle Videos

Doodle Videos

Our custom design doodle videos are great attention grabbers for your business & personal needs.
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Drone videos

Drone Videos

Our drones have the ability to capture high definition photos and video for events and businesses.
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Keepsake Family Tree Blog

By Dan Gelfond 25 Aug, 2022
There are many reasons why you might want to digitize your old photos. Maybe you want to create a digital archive of your family's history or perhaps you're looking for a way to share your old photos with relatives and friends who live far away. Whatever your reason, there are a few different ways you can go about it. In this blog post, we will cover the best ways to digitize photos. But first, let’s discuss some of the reasons people choose to do it.
4 Advantages of Drone Videos For Small Businesses
By Dan Gelfond 01 Jul, 2022
In recent years, drones have become an extremely popular way to capture footage. And for good reason – they provide a unique perspective that regular video footage simply can’t achieve. But did you know that drone videos can also be a great video marketing tool for small businesses?  If you're a small business, you know that it's important to find new and innovative ways to stand out from the competition. Having so many competitors, it can be tough to get your name out there and attract customers. In this blog post, we'll discuss four advantages of using drone videos to promote your company. So if you're looking for a way to take your small business to the next level, keep reading!
The History of Super 8 Film Format & How to Preserve It
By Dan Gelfond 14 Mar, 2022
What is Super 8 film? Kodak released Super 8 in 1965 and is known for revolutionizing amateur filming by making the ability to create home movies accessible for everyone.
By Dan Gelfond 17 Oct, 2021
Memories are precious – we wholeheartedly believe that. That’s why at Keepsake Family Tree Video, we specialize in transferring your old film, videos, photos and slides into something you can cherish forever. Our transfers are unique in that they are completed 100% in-house, which means you can have peace of mind knowing your memories will be returned back safely and not sent all over the world. Here are the 4 types of film, videos, audiotapes, photos and slides you can transfer with Keepsake Family Tree Video:
By Dan Gelfond 01 Mar, 2021
If your house was burning down, what would you grab first? Besides your kids and pets, the most important item most people have is their physical memories. Their photos and videotapes and old film from their lives. Well, a fire is not the only thing that can destroy those precious valuables we all have in closets and boxes and storage. Time alone will destroy all those physical items. Photos fade away to nothing. The chemicals in film and videotape will degrade the picture until they are useless. There is only one way to assure that those memories can be passed down to future generations, digitizing them! The importance of digitizing and archiving old film, tapes, photos and slides is therefore critical. If you have ever watched on old VHS tape you can see that the picture quality is not nearly what it once was; video and photos are converted to a digital file the degrading of quality ends, the product can now be stored indefinitely with no loss to video or audio quality. FIVE REASONS TO DIGITIZE YOUR MEMORIES It Provides Peace of Mind If your memories are digitized you will be sure of preservation for future generations. No more worrying every time you move if they will get lost. No stressing over which kids will get the pictures. In a divorce, each spouse can have everything. Declutter the Home Digitizing your media will create extra storage space. Memories can be shared easily. When you digitize your memories, all you have to do is upload your digitized media. Just like that, you can relive and recall all your precious memories with family and friends anywhere in the world. Preserve your family’s history Digitized media can be duplicated and shared with multiple children and grandchildren with no chance of getting lost or damaged. How we preserve memories. Unlike every name brand store that ships your precious memories all over the world to the cheapest vendor, we digitize everything in house. We have been doing so for 23 years and have only 5 star Google reviews. We will name every single reel of film or old videotape and create a separate digital file for each one. They will then be placed on a USB thumbdrive to be loaded into as many computers as you like. Don’t wait until it’s too late to preserve the most valuable items in your house, your family’s history. About Keepsake Family Tree Video Our transfers are unique in that they are completed 100% in-house. Unlike other transfer services, we don’t ship your precious memories all over the world because we know it creates a high risk of losing them. When you give us your film, tapes & photos, you can trust us to digitize them in-house and safely return them. We will provide a USB Thumb Drive ,or can send them digitally for you to store on your own. www.keepsakefamilytreevideos.com 847-940-9999 Dan “The Video Man”
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Rick R.
I've known Dan, the Owner, for years. He does high quality work, and is very passionate about it. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in preserving the present for future generations.
COLLEEN M.
I hired Dan to capture the personal histories of my mom and my aunt. He's professional in every way. He made them feel relaxed and uninhibited so they could really relate the richness of thier life's story. There video histories are a treasure for my family.

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