01. What is a Create-A-Gram®?
A
Create-A-Gram® is a customized, recorded audio or video
presentation that depicts a scene involving characters, music and
sound effects. It's been best described as a custom sketch on CD or
DVD. What makes the Create-A-Gram® so special is the information
you supply. Each one is absolutely unique
because of this, and no two Create-A-Grams® can ever be the same.
By information
you supply, we mean things like nicknames,
habits, likes, dislikes etc., and as you can see, the more
"ammo" we have, the better the impact your personal
Create-A-Gram® will have.
Each
Create-A-Gram® comes neatly and professionally packaged and is
available on Compact Disc, Data File on CD-ROM, DVD, VHS or
Downloadable from this site. Of course, if you choose the download
option, you pay absolutely no shipping!
02. Can you
give me an example?
Let's assume that
your Uncle John will be celebrating his 50th Birthday next month.
You're planning a surprise party and want to play a Create-A-Gram®
on your stereo during the party.
If you choose the
"News Broadcast" scenerio, your Create-A-Gram® will
begin with a typical news theme, followed by the hum of an average
newsroom. The announcer will introduce the news anchor and he will
start the "news broadcast" with a few humorous news items.
The top story will be about your Uncle John. For example, city
officials could have declared it a national holiday because of your
Uncle John's birthday, and "live, on the scene" reporters
will bring you the story as it unfolds. There will be guest
celebreties praising your Uncle's accomplishments and of course, a
few of these "famous" people will refer to your Uncle John
by his funny nicknames.
All in all, the
more information you supply will make your Uncle John's
Create-A-Gram® a smash success, and he'll be able to play it over
and over again for years to come!
03. Are there
samples I can listen to on this site?
Absolutely! You'll
need either a Windows* Media Player or a RealPlayer* to hear them.
These samples are from actual Create-A-Grams® produced for our clients.
Please keep in
mind that we've compressed these audio files for low-connection
streaming over the internet. Your Create-A-Gram® will be
digitally mastered in full, glorious stereo.
To listen to
sample Create-A-Grams® now, click here.
04 How much do
Create-A-Grams® cost?
The
Create-A-Gram® Custom Scenes and Songs start at $99.00*
and that includes no less than 20 different pieces of information you
can supply about your subject. Our Online Order Form prompts you to
answer several questions about your subject and we even give you some
room to tell us more if you want to.
The final cost
will be determined and agreed upon before any work begins.
05. How do I go
about ordering a Create-A-Gram®?
NMB Productions
makes ordering a breeze! Simply complete our Online
Order Form and submit it. That's all you have to do. The Form
will ask for all the information needed, and once we receive it,
we'll assess the cost and get back to you promptly. You can submit
the Online Order Form in one of two ways:
1. Electronically,
by clicking the 'SUBMIT' button,
2. By snail-mail to
NMB Productions
1041 Rocky Harbour Crescent
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1V 1V2
06. How much
advanced notice do you need?
Typically for
audio, we require at least 2 weeks notice, especially during a
pre-holiday season. Add an additional 2 weeks for video projects. We
take pride in every Create-A-Gram® we produce, and we want you to
be completely satisfied with your final product.
07. Can you do
one within the week?
We can make
special arrangements in some cases. Just call us if you have a
special need and we'll put our heads together and look for a solution.
In the event we
cannot possibly accomodate you at that time, we will tell you so,
rather than selling you a sub-standard product. Once again, our focus
is on quality and we want your repeat business.
08. How many
occasions are covered by a Create-A-Gram®?
This is the
simplest answer by far... EVERY occasion!
Seriously, because
we make each Create-A-Gram® from scratch, no two are alike, and
just like there are endless occasions, there are endless Create-A-Grams®.
Typical uses so
far have been birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, weddings etc.,
and the list goes on. You may have an occasion all your own. Just let
us know and we'll build a Create-A-Gram® to suit you!
09. Can I send
a Create-A-Gram® to more than one person?
Create-A-Grams®
can be shipped to multiple addresses, or you can freely make copies
and give them out yourself.
10. Can I get
Gift Certificates for a Create-A-Gram®?
Create-A-Gram®
Gift Certificates are available. Choose "Order Gift
Certificates" in the "ORDER & INFORMATION" section.
PLEASE NOTE: that
Gift Certificates are non-transferable and have a one-year
shelf-life. Also, when you order a Gift Certificate, it will be sent
either to you or your recipient along with a printed copy of the
Online Order Form to make ordering even easier. All the recipient has
to do is mail us the Gift Certificate with the completed Order Form
and we'll begin the process.
The final cost
will be determined and agreed upon before any work begins.
