Adoption Video Profile - Tip

Video Profile tip - Make sure you replay everything you record saving only the best segment in each series. Example- Record 3 different intros saving the best one. This way our video editors will know exactly which clip you liked best and get your video back to you for approval in a timely manner.
Also as you are talking about hobbies, interests and family, make sure we have footage or photos from your profile to add.  That way your voice narrates the additional footage showing the viewer exactly what you are discussing.

For Hopeful Adoptive families Matching and Placing - It's all in the detail

I mention to Parentfinder families that when it comes to your profile, it’s the detail that is important. Detail on your photos and story.   Resting on adjectives when you describe yourself or your spouse robs the reader of the anecdotes that add the color of your life. The person writing the story knows the nugget behind the word “sharing” or “active”.  The reader has no idea what that means.  Those are the pieces of your profile that help you match and place. 

Jodi is looking to adopt a baby in New York

Introducing New York Hopeful Adoptive Parent, Jodi.

She is adopting with Deborah Steincolor Esq in Montclair, NJ. You can view her profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here www.parentfinder.com/Jodi_adopts

Adoption Profile Q & A

Q: Can I increase the resolution of one of my photos for my printed profile?

A: Sorry - But you can’t increase resolution on something. Don’t let people tell you that you can no matter how much you’d like to believe them. I say that with 15 years of experience working in commercial printing. I also say that because we (Parentfinder and your agency) want you to have an amazing printed profile! J

 If the information is not there in the image you have, then Photoshop or some other freeware isn’t going to find it and add it in. It just can’t. The result is blur or pixilation seen in this photo of a water lily.  The blur is caused by missing information within the photo of the flower. If you’ve got a photo that measures 4” x 6” (physical) and 300dpi - you blow it up to 8x10 - it's going to be less than 300dpi no matter what you try to do to increase it. The opposite however it will work great. So you can take away size and be fine, you just can't add to it. 

Suzanne has uploaded a new video in parentfinder

Hi ! I'm Suzanne and I'm hoping to adopt a baby in Indiana. If you'd like to see my new video profile or learn more about me please visit my parentfinder profile by clicking here: http://www.parentfinder.com/suzanne_adopts

Adoption Video Profile Tip from www.parentfinder.com

As we edit your video, the narration you provide is helpful for us when it corresponds to your still photos or video footage.  If you include narration that isn't supported by photos or footage it lengthens the video editing process which ultimately delays your video profile. Why?  We spend a great deal of time combing through photos or footage looking for a match. Remember, if you’re going to talk about it…we need video footage or photos to support it. :-)

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, David and Heidi

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, David and Heidi.

They are adopting with Adoption Associates in Jenison, MI. You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here www.parentfinder.com/davidandheidi