
Personal Journeys
Inspire with your Personal Stories and adventures
Adventurer, solo traveler, or introvert.
Your path is amazing.
Share the experiences and discoveries that can inspire others to shape and embrace their own personal journey.
Family History
Build Generational legacy. Preserve family traditions!
Pass down your wisdom, values, and life lessons.
Capture your personal journey so your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can hear your voice, see your smile, and learn from your life.
Military Experiences
Tell your story of military service to honor and inspire.
Preserve your legacy of duty, sacrifice, and brotherhood.
Your experiences — from boot camp to deployment — hold the power to teach, to heal, and to show others what true service means. Let your story live on.
Local Heroes
Inspire a new generation of
first responders!
Your courage could save more than lives — it could shape them.
We give you a platform to share the highs and lows of service, helping others understand the heart behind the badge, the uniform, and the sacrifice.
Entrepreneur's vision
Tell what inspired you to
build a business!
Share the story behind the
hustle.
Your journey — the risks, late nights, wins, and failures — could light the spark for tomorrow’s dreamers and creators. Let us help you preserve that story.

Build Generational legacy. Preserve family traditions!
Pass down your wisdom, values, and life lessons.
Capture your personal journey so your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can hear your voice, see your smile, and learn from your life.

Tell what inspired you to
build a business!
Share the story behind the
hustle.
Your journey — the risks, late nights, wins, and failures — could light the spark for tomorrow’s dreamers and creators. Let us help you preserve that story.

Inspire with your Personal Stories and adventures
Adventurer, solo traveler, or introvert.
Your path is amazing.
Share the experiences and discoveries that can inspire others to shape and embrace their own personal journey.

Tell your story of military service to honor and inspire.
Preserve your legacy of duty, sacrifice, and brotherhood.
Your experiences — from boot camp to deployment — hold the power to teach, to heal, and to show others what true service means. Let your story live on.

Inspire a new generation of
first responders!
Your courage could save more than lives — it could shape them.
We give you a platform to share the highs and lows of service, helping others understand the heart behind the badge, the uniform, and the sacrifice.


What is the process?

We get in on an on-boarding strategy call, that helps up understand what you are looking to do with your story

We help you research the story through a series of questions and guidance to help bring out the epic-ness of a life lived

We sit down, in a comfortable environment. I set up the lights and cameras. And we begin to capture your life in video

We professionally in-house edit your video, designed to engage... then help you decide where to post on all your social media
We specialize in creating compelling video stories that preserve legacies and inspire audiences. Our services include:
Personal Stories: Celebrate your unique journey with a video that captures your life’s defining moments.
Family History and Legacy: Videos capturing generational stories, memories, and traditions.
Business and Founder Stories: Inspirational narratives highlighting a company’s journey or a founder’s vision.
First Responder Stories: Dynamic tributes to firefighters, paramedics, and police officers, showcasing their impact.
Military Stories: Emotional accounts of veterans’ or active-duty service members’ experiences, often incorporating archival footage or reenactments.
These are just examples, inspire us to help guide you on your story package!
Our standard package includes:
One long-form YouTube video: (10-20 minutes), ideal for in-depth storytelling.
3-5 short-form promotional videos: (15-60 seconds each), optimized for platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok to promote the main video.
The package covers pre-production: (scripting, storyboarding), production (filming, interviews), and post-production (editing, sound design, basic motion graphics).
Additional services: voiceovers or custom animations can be added for a fee.
Costs vary based on production complexity, location, and customization:
Basic Tier: $3,500 for basic production (e.g., single-camera interviews, simple editing).
Premium Tier: $6,500 for professional-quality videos with moderate complexity.
For a detailed quote, contact us to discuss your project’s needs.
Production typically takes 3-5 weeks, depending on the project:
Pre-production: 1-2 days for scripting, research, and planning.
Production: 1 to 2 weeks for filming, depending on locations and interviews, and package
Post-production: 2-3 weeks for editing, revisions, and creating short-form promos.
Complex projects may take longer. We’ll provide a timeline during the consultation.
Our video storytelling services are ideal if you:
Want to preserve a meaningful story: Whether it’s your personal journey, a family legacy, a business milestone, or a tribute to military or first responder service, our videos capture moments that matter for future generations or wider audiences.
Seek emotional impact: We craft narratives that resonate deeply, perfect for honoring loved ones, inspiring employees, or sharing your mission with the world.
Need a professional, shareable product: Our packages deliver polished long-form videos for YouTube and short-form promos to boost visibility on social media, ideal for individuals, families, or organizations looking to amplify their story.
Value a hassle-free process: We guide you from concept to final video, making it easy to tell your story, even if you’re unsure where to start.
If you’re unsure, our free consultation helps clarify how we can bring your vision to life.
We’ll work with you to gather:
Key details about the story: (e.g., personal milestones, family history, business achievements, or military service highlights).
Any existing photos, videos, or documents: (e.g., old letters, medals, or company archives).
Access to interviewees or locations, if applicable.
We handle the rest: from scripting to final edits, but encourage your input to ensure the video reflects your vision.
No problem! We can guide you through a discovery process to identify the most compelling aspects of your personal journey, family history, business journey, or service story. We’ll suggest formats and themes to make your video impactful and memorable.
Absolutely. We approach all projects with care and professionalism, especially for sensitive topics. Our team collaborates with you to ensure stories are told respectfully, incorporating interviews, archival footage, or photos as needed. We can also include family members or colleagues in the process to capture authentic narratives.
Yes, we can offer reduced rates for clients commissioning multiple video packages (e.g., a series of personal stories, founder stories, or family legacy videos). Contact us to discuss bulk pricing or ongoing partnerships.
Reach out via our website or email for a free consultation. We’ll discuss your story, goals, and budget, then provide a customized quote. Once confirmed, we’ll start pre-production and keep you updated throughout the process.
Our long-form videos are 10-20 minutes, optimized for YouTube engagement. This length allows for rich storytelling while keeping viewers hooked. For example, personal, family, and military stories may lean toward 15-20 minutes for emotional depth, while business stories might be 10-15 minutes for concise impact. We tailor the length based on your story and audience.
We create 3-5 short videos (15-60 seconds each) to promote your long-form video across platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, or Facebook. These include teasers, highlight clips, and calls-to-action to drive viewers to the full story. They’re designed to grab attention in busy social media feeds and boost engagement.
Ideal length for these shorts: 15-30 seconds for maximum engagement on promotional platforms. This is snappy enough to capture attention in feeds, with quick hooks and CTAs linking to your long-form video.
For YouTube Shorts specifically, you can extend to 60 seconds (or up to 3 minutes for more context), but shorter performs better for promos.
On Instagram Reels or TikTok, stick to 15-26 seconds to align with platform norms.
Yes! We provide the short-form videos in formats optimized for your preferred platforms (e.g., vertical for TikTok/Reels). You can post them yourself, and we can offer guidance on scheduling and captions to maximize reach.
Yes, our packages include a reasonable amount of rounds of revisions, but no more then 4, for the long-form video and promos to ensure satisfaction. Additional revisions may incur a small fee. We’ll share drafts at key stages to keep the project aligned with your goals.
Yes, we can create videos in multiple languages, including subtitles, voiceovers, or fully translated scripts. Additional costs may apply for translation or multilingual talent. Let us know your needs during the consultation.
Ownership: We retain full ownership of all videos produced.
Client Rights: You receive non-exclusive rights to use, distribute, and share the videos for personal or commercial purposes without restrictions.
No Alterations: Clients may not alter or edit the videos. Contact us for any modifications, such as updated edits or additional versions, which may incur an additional fee.
Promotional Use: We may edit the full-length video for promotional purposes and post it on our YouTube channel, excluding sensitive parts as agreed upon to respect your privacy.
Privacy is our priority. We deliver videos directly to you or host them on secure platforms with password protection. We only use your content publicly (e.g., in 15-30 second promo clips) with your signed consent via our Media Release Form. Our podcast-style YouTube videos discuss general, non-identifiable experiences, ensuring confidentiality. We comply with privacy laws like CCPA and GDPR.
Yes! You’re granted a license to post the edited video on your platforms, provided you credit Nomadic Orca and don’t modify the video without our approval. We may request permission to use short clips (15-30 seconds) on our YouTube channel to promote our services, with your consent via the Promo Clip License Agreement.
Our YouTube channel, [Your Channel Name], features a podcast-style “story time” series where we share anonymized experiences from projects (e.g., editing techniques learned) without your voice, images, or details. We also post consented promo clips (15-30 seconds) showcasing our style, plus original content like storytelling tips and fictional stories. Check our website’s private portfolio (future) for more examples.
For sensitive and private stories, we offer private delivery or secure CRM hosting to ensure confidentiality. Our YouTube podcast series only discusses general, non-identifiable experiences, keeping your story safe.
All videos will be hosted on a private CRM* (Vidlead studio) and/or sent to you for posting.
All videos are property of Nomadic Orca LLC for edit and alteration purposes. Nomadic Orca holds copyright ownership of processed videos, clients hold perpetual license for publishing and sharing purposes. *Hosting" videos on our CRM is $25/month and must be under 2GB
Capture your journeys, achievements, or life lessons in a heartfelt video—perfect for Family Legacies, Personal Adventures, Heroic Stories or just Self-reflection.
Personalized Onboarding Call: We chat about your unique experiences to tailor the video.
Effortless Filming Process: Up to one week capturing interviews and b-roll that highlight your personal milestones.
Comfortable Recording Location: Filmed at meaningful spots like your home or favorite places tied to your story.
All Equipment Provided: We bring professional cameras, lights, and microphones for a seamless setup.
Guided Preparation: A simple questionnaire to organize your thoughts and narrative.
Cinematic Editing: Polished into a 10-20 minute video showcasing your story.
Promotional Shorts: 3-5 clips (15-60 seconds) for easy sharing on social media.
Ready-to-Share Delivery: Files provided for platforms like YouTube.
Get featured on our YouTube channel in a relaxed, podcast-style interview where we dive into your experiences, insights, and stories. Perfect for sharing your journey with a wider audience... whether you're a veteran, entrepreneur, first responder, or everyday storyteller. We handle the production so you can just show up and chat
Personalized Onboarding Call: A quick chat to outline topics, questions, and your comfort level for an authentic conversation
Comfortable Recording Location: Hosted in your home, office, or a preferred spot that fits your story... making it feel natural and easy
Professional Equipment Setup: We bring high-quality lighting, audio gear (microphones, mixers), and cameras for crystal-clear video and sound
Guided but Flexible Format: No strict script—just a loose questionnaire for prep; we focus on organic dialogue to highlight your expertise or experiences
Expert Editing: Polished into a 30-60 minute episode with intros, graphics, and clips for engagement; plus 3-5 short teasers (15-60 seconds) for promotion.
YouTube Delivery and Promotion: Episode uploaded to our channel, with tags, thumbnails, and SEO optimized for views; you get a shareable link and can repost on your platforms
Guest Perks: Receive a heavily discounted personal "lite" edit ($200, regularly $500) in horizontal format, and/or ($100, regularly $200) for vertical format short form promos tailored for your social media, ensuring alignment with our storytelling vision
What You Receive
45 Minute Recording Session
3-minute video
PDF transcript of your story
Optional 15-second teaser reel (with your consent)
Authentic soundscape (waves, campfire, or natural setting)
Text overlays: your name + guiding quote
No “TikTok gloss” just timeless, heartfelt, and legacy-driven story
Why 3 Minutes?
70% of viewers drop off after 5 minutes. At 3 minutes, your story becomes shareable, meaningful, and unforgettable — not just a clip, but a memory preserved.
Packages:
Base – $100
✔ 3-minute video
✔ PDF transcript
Ripple – $200
✔ Everything in Base
+ Custom graphics (family tree, photos, or heirloom visuals)
Orca Legacy – $450
✔ Everything in Ripple
✔ 1 hour recording session
✔ Extended 5-minute video
✔ Cinematic editing with a polished, documentary-style look
+ Integration of your personal home videos (digital format required)
+ Handcrafted leather A5 legacy notebook
• Full-grain leather, hand-stitched
• Laser-inscribed title (e.g., Smith Family Story)
• Signature Orca logo
✔ Group session option (up to 3 people)
What You Receive
45 Minute Recording Session
4-minute branded video
PDF transcript of your story
Optional 20-sec teaser (add-on) for LinkedIn/portfolio
Workspace or ripple B-roll
Motivational yet authentic soundtrack
No “corporate gloss” — just raw, purpose-driven storytelling
Why 4 Minutes?
Perfect for businesses. At 4 minutes, your story is sharp, engaging for investors, employees, and partners — a forged blade, not a brittle trinket.
Packages:
Base – $300 (Perfect for small teams starting their legacy)
✔ 4-minute branded video
✔ PDF transcript
Ripple – $450 (Great for branding and presentations)
✔ Everything in Base
+ Custom branding (logo overlays, colors, style integration)
Orca Legacy – $1000 (Ideal for milestone stories and team culture)
✔ Everything in Ripple
✔ Extended 7-minute video
+ Handcrafted leather A5 legacy notebook
• Inscribed with Foundry Legacy or your company name
• Orca logo stamped for authenticity
+ Team session option (up to 5 people)
Orca Epic – $2,500 (For landmark anniversaries and corporate history)
✔ Everything in Orca Legacy
✔ 3-hour session (up to 10 people)
✔ 2-hour B-roll session
✔ Extended 15-minute cinematic video
What You Receive
90-min legacy session (in-person or Zoom, up to 3 participants)
30-min pre-session consultation for theme alignment
7-min cinematic video (mini-documentary style)
Digital PDF transcript of your story
Natural soundtrack (waves, hymns, campfire crackles)
Text overlays: your name + guiding quote
No “TikTok gloss”—just timeless, faith-rooted storytelling
Packages:
Legacy Seed Base – $500
✔ 90-min session + 30-min consult
✔ 7-min cinematic video
✔ Digital transcript
✔ Handcrafted A5 leather notebook (full-grain, hand-stitched, laser-inscribed, Orca motif)
Legacy Seed + Seeds – $700
✔ Everything in Base
+ 3 handcrafted leather pocket notebooks (Field Notes size)
• Each inscribed with a key quote, prayer, or blessing from your session
• Designed as “Legacy Seeds” to gift to children or grandchildren
+ Option to purchase additional pocket notebooks ($50 each)
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