Slideshow Requirements

Technical Requirements

• The slideshow must be a digital video file. Acceptable Formats: H.264, MP4, Quicktime (.mov)
  [File size should be less than 2GB]
• 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080) preferred
• The service photo must be high resolution (at least 1920 x 1080 pixels)

Content Requirements

• Maximum length not to exceed 10 minutes
• Must not have any inappropriate photos/video, such as:
  • Immodest apparel/dress (e.g. cleavage, too much flesh showing)
  • Drugs/alcohol use
  • Profanity or vulgar speech
• Please be mindful of appropriateness (language) when selecting any music

Slideshow Creation Tools

• You can use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a slideshow, but you MUST save your presentation as an MP4 video. Here’s how.
• Windows: Movie Maker
• Apple: iMovie
• iPhone: Photos App

Additional Requirements

• For Funerals: We must have the file for pastoral/staff review at least 5 business days prior to the service.
• For Weddings & Special Events: We must have the file for internal review at least 2 weeks prior to the event date.
• Videos must be complete. We cannot perform any edits to the footage.

If you have any questions, please contact the Media Department: (310) 352-3333.