LegacyStories and Family Tree
Gathering and Sharing LegacyStories Gordon Taylor (CLA)-
[email protected]
I noted the Family Search Portal as a group of Premium Family
History Websites and certified affiliates that are now available to
patron on their laptops at FHCs. One of these is
LegacyStories.LegacyStories is Web based (icloud) application that
uses major browsers to capture and store histories. It store
pictures and oral/written historical events for both the living and
the dead, It can link these histories of dead to
FamilySearch-Family Tree via Tree Connect. It can also share the
stories over social media networks and with some commercial
genealogy applications. It works on both MAC and PC computer
devices. Input forms: Traditional Journals & written histories
documents and PDFsPhotos with up to 3 minutes audio narration each
(Narrated Slideshows)Format - Pictures.jpg and audio .mp3. Audio
Albums with up to 150 files; each with a selected photo and up to
30 minutes Formats iPads or camera and prerecorded .mp3 or .wav
filesVideo -link to YouTube for journalsFive levels of Security
determined by creator of history- private, friends, family,
friends& family, and public.Since FamilySearch does not provide
training on 3rd party application, as a Certified LegacyStories
Advisor (CLA), I would be more than willing to present an overview
help interested patrons with the application. I can also provide
patron workshops. ( I live in Denver area.)LegacyStories does have
four tutorial videos about the interface between LegacyStories and
Family Tree available at www.legacystories.org/fsearch.If you are
interested in providing you staff insight on the LegacyStories
application for patrons, I would be happy to visit one of your
staff training or orientation meetings. Call to schedule at 303 683
9244 or email at [email protected]
1AgendaWhy Gather Family StoriesWhy cloud
StorageLegacyStoriesFeaturesApplicationsReview training
tutorialsDemonstrate iPad recording processStory Recording Labs2Why
Gather Stories?Its about he DashThe sum of life
experiencesHistorical - places/eventsMoral values/principles
Purpose Commanded to keep a recordAbraham wrote. ..For the
benefit of my posterity that shall come after me.Foundation future
generations
3Overview of Legacy Stories
4Why Cloud StorageEasily shared over web.Universal available
Using Link to family project or needsAlternate storage of data text
and multimedia pictures, audio and video
Why Legacy Stories Certified FamilySearch PartnerSync
LinkAgreement on contentTFA - Humanitarian - non profit
accountShare content through family associationIndividual accounts
are free with 1 GB of storage and options for more.
5Legacy Stories - CloudPlus Repurpose Information
Share stories globally - based on permissionsCollaborate on
research/historiesRepurposeGenealogy applicationsCommercial
AppsFamily Search Family TreeSocial NetworksShare with family
6What to ShareWhat to share options & recommendationsLegacy
events for future genderationsBook of Remembrance or Small Plates
items Personal Spiritual eventsPersonal stories of character &
moral valuePersonal Historical eventsLarge PlatesOther important
details of lifeWhy by event or short story- Genealogy
applicationsFamily Home EveningTestimonials7Legacy Stories -
FeaturesTraditional Journals & written histories documents and
PDFs with inserted multimediaPhotos with up to 3 minutes audio
narration each (Narrated Slideshows with over 100 photo) Format
Pictures .jpg and audio .mp3 or wave. Audio Albums with up to 150
files/events; each with a selected photo and up to 45 minutes , mp3
using a digital recorderMobile app with photo (.jpg) and up to 3
minutes of narration (Mp3).
8Legacy Stories Easy to UseComputer and/orMobile ToolsApp iPad,
Tablet or smart phone capabile 1 July.2014Digital recorderEstablish
Account www.legacystories.orgQuick TrainingSign in and
recordChallenge organizing thoughts and media9
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11 Free plan for TFA Progrm upgrade 1 July 2014
12Four LegacyStories TutorialHow to create your account Basic
Free How to use story telling elements of legacy Stories website
How to link to FS Family TreeStoriesSlideshows photoNarrated Photos
Pict-Oral MemoirAudios 13FS Tutorials screen shoots
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17Three Ways to Narrate Photo Events - SummaryAttach narration
to photo in computerTalking photo 3 min for each photoSave to
slideshow/album in cloudCombined photos and narration on
computerTake photo separatelyDigitally record narration up to 45
min.Combined and Save/album to cloudUse iPad (apple and android)
lets to take photo and attach narration Up to 5 minutes per
photo.Upload cloud and your account.All three can be linked to
Family Tree of other websites.
18Examples ofTypes of StoriesHistorical sitesHistorical
eventsPersonalReflectionAccomplishmentRecognitionLife's
lessonsvalues
19Mobile Recording processContent Artifact, Photo, StoryDisplay
Artifacts or Photo on standSetting lighting, quiet,
comfortableStory preparation plan ahead, outline, promptsStandard
opening name, date and story titleDetermine if story is about dead
or living
Demonstrate withShow three frames
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25Get homeLog with your email and pass wordProfileChange the PW
and make other changesClick Pict-Oral and click on edit and listen
to your story. Recommend adding tag words to search for story or
topics in the future. Link to Family Search if the person is dead.
(You will need to know the 7 digit # to easily link)You may want to
invite family and friends to visit the site as
well.26Questions?Story Recording Booth is OpenCome and SeeThank
You
27Review of Afternoon SubjectsAfternoonIpresenters and
subjectYour planRoom # are on chart by Reg. deskIf you want to
change workshops check with reg. for space Story Booth sign up or
drop by and watch Evaluation form appreciate your comments and
suggestionEnjoy a brief lunchSlicer brunchStory Booth openListen to
Brians narrated Taylor History2829Audio Examples Narrated
photo(s)http://www.legacystories.org/photos/3371gordon-
Combined photo & narration on
computerhttp://www.legacystories.org/storyboard/listen-to-audios?controller=comment&task=add&cid[]=3037Combined
photo and narration from
iPadhttp://www.legacystories.org/audios?userid=347130Legacy Stories
Basic - free
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