Create Your Own Deep Story Video with MyHeritage

Create Your Own Deep Story Video with MyHeritage

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Setting up a Free MyHeritage Account
3. Creating a Deep Story Video with MyHeritage
4. Editing Your Deep Story Video
5. Adding a New Chapter to Your Deep Story Video
6. Changing the Voices in Your Deep Story Video
7. Additional Features of MyHeritage
8. Pros and Cons of Using MyHeritage
9. Highlights
10. FAQ

Setting up a Free MyHeritage Account

If You haven't already done so, setting up a free MyHeritage account is the first step to creating your own deep story video. To Create a free account, follow these simple steps:

1. Log into your FamilySearch account
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page
3. Select "Site Map"
4. Find "News and Information"
5. Select "Partner Access"
6. Under "Create Your Personal Accounts," find the MyHeritage logo and select "Join for Free"
7. Select "Continue for Your Free MyHeritage Account" in the red rectangle
8. Fill out the required information and connect your FamilySearch account
9. Select and check the boxes to import your tree from FamilySearch into MyHeritage and to accept the terms of linking

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you can set up a free unlimited account directly from MyHeritage.

Creating a Deep Story Video with MyHeritage

Once you have created your free MyHeritage account, you can create a deep story video by following these steps:

1. On the MyHeritage Website, select "Photos" on the top of the screen
2. Select the "Deep Stories" option
3. On the MyHeritage app, select the three Parallel lines on the upper left to get to the drop-down menu, then select the "Photo" option and in the drop-down options select "Deep Story"
4. Select one of your ancestors
5. After selecting an ancestor, MyHeritage will automatically create the story of your ancestor
6. It may take several minutes to create the deep story, depending on the amount of information and photos the ancestor has

Editing Your Deep Story Video

Once your deep story video has been created, you can edit the text and change the photos by selecting the "Edit Photo" option to change or remove a photo.

Adding a New Chapter to Your Deep Story Video

To add a new chapter to your deep story video, scroll down to the bottom of the chapters and select "Add a New Chapter." There will be several options to choose from to get you started.

Changing the Voices in Your Deep Story Video

At the top of the page, there is an option to change voices. There are several different male and female voices to choose from and it is also possible to add pauses between words by adding commas.

Additional Features of MyHeritage

If you sign up for the free trial, you will have unlimited deep story and photo privileges for the number of days in your free trial. MyHeritage also allows you to create one free deep story video and edit a total of 10 photos even without signing up for the free trial.

Pros and Cons of Using MyHeritage

Pros:

• MyHeritage is user-friendly and easy to navigate
• Deep story videos are a unique and engaging way to learn more about your ancestors
• MyHeritage offers a variety of features beyond deep story videos, such as DNA testing and family tree building

Cons:

• Creating a deep story video may take some time, especially if your ancestor has minimal information or photos
• Additional features beyond the free trial can be costly
• MyHeritage relies heavily on user-generated content, which may not always be accurate

Highlights

MyHeritage is a fantastic tool for anyone interested in learning more about their family history. With deep story videos, you can bring your ancestors to life and gain a deeper understanding of their lives and experiences. While creating a deep story video can be time-consuming, the end result is often well worth the effort.

FAQ

Q: Is MyHeritage free to use? A: While MyHeritage offers a free trial, additional features beyond the free trial can be costly.

Q: Can I create a deep story video if I'm not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? A: Yes, MyHeritage is available to anyone who creates a free account.

Q: How long does it take to create a deep story video? A: The length of time it takes to create a deep story video depends on the amount of information and photos your ancestor has.

Q: Can I change the voices in my deep story video? A: Yes, MyHeritage offers several different male and female voices to choose from.

Q: Can I edit my deep story video after it has been created? A: Yes, you can edit the text and change the photos in your deep story video.