RootsTube Channel

Making a Family History Video

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:07:08 -0800

This is a "How to" video with some simple guidelines for producing a family history video from Memere B from New Jersey.

By Her Roots - Webisode 8

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:34:34 -0700

Alannah's Ryane continues her series of episodes, this time making a birthday trip to the cemetery, where she has discovered her great-grandfather was buried.

Have a Cemetery Adventure

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:05:36 -0700

Explore dozens of gravestones with Therese, as she points out some of the things you can learn about, like family information, inspiring artwork and tools like "Find-a-Grave".

By Her Roots - Webisode 7

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:23:25 -0700

In Alannah Ryane's seventh in a series of webisodes, she visits the Fortress of Louisbourg to investigate the Peter Martin record she found there and uncovers the movements of the 45th foot regiment between 1744-1760 and the French Indian Wars.

Priceless Legacy Seeks Consultants

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:28:26 -0700

The Priceless Legacy Company is dedicated to helping people preserve their life stories for the benefit of current and future generations. This is an overview of the mission and company with a recruiting opportunity for Legacy Consultants.

By Her Roots - Webisode 6

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:54:58 -0700

In Alannah Ryane's sixth in a series of webisodes, she goes on the road to Fortress Louisbourg Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada where she found a Peter Martin in 1760.

Priceless Legacy Overview

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:55:27 -0700

The Priceless Legacy Company is dedicated to helping people preserve their life stories for the benefit of current and future generations. This is a short company overview with CEO Peter Gudmundsson.

What to Do with Family Photos

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:26:04 -0700

Ever feel overwhelmed by all those boxes of pictures and how hard it can be to identify the people? Memere B from New Jersey provides a great place to start.

By Her Roots - Webisode 5

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:30:39 -0700

In Alannah Ryane's fifth in a series of webisodes, she travels back to Ketch Harbour Nova Scotia and meets some Martin cousins for the first time.

By Her Roots - Webisode 4

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:10:40 -0800

Alannah Ryane's fourth in a series of webisodes takes place at St Paul's (1750) Anglican Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she uncovered Canada's masonic beginnings.

MyHeritage - Photo Tagging Feature

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:55:25 -0700

MyHeritage.com has a new photo tagging feature that allows users to import photos, batch tag, auto tag and even export tags to other image websites. Jaiel, head of tech support, takes us on a tour of this new feature.

By Her Roots - Webisode 3

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:09:30 -0800

Alannah Ryane's third in a series of webisodes takes place at the Nova Scotia Archives & Records Management. Alannah speaks with Janice Fralic-Brown, Family Historian & Editor of the Nova Scotia Genealogist at the Genealogical Assoc. of Nova Scotia.

By Her Roots - Webisode 2

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:16:54 -0700

Alannah Ryane's second in a series of webisodes, shares her conversation with Iris Shea of the Mainland South Heritage Society in Nova Scotia, Canada.

By Her Roots - Webisode 1

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:51:31 -0700

This video, Alannah Ryane's first in a series of webisodes, takes us along on her journey to explore her ancestry in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Video Biography - Burnt Peas

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:38:15 -0700

Steve P. from Tucson: What do burnt peas have to do with personal history? You'll find out in this segment from my first video biography featuring my grandmother. This project led me to start Family Legacy Video, Inc.

#17 Flatbed Scanning 1/2

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:10:53 -0700

photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn about using a flatbed scanner for various kinds of originals. Eric discusses the "sweet spot" technique to get the best scans with originals.

#17 Flatbed Scanning 2/2

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:10:56 -0700

photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn about using a flatbed scanner for various kinds of originals. Eric discusses the "sweet spot" technique to get the best scans with originals.

#17 Restoring Documents 1/2

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:10:59 -0700

photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn the ins and outs of scanning and restoring documents for your research. Watch Eric demonstrate efficient techniques for restoring various types of documents.

#17 Document Restoration 2/2

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:10:49 -0700

photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn the ins and outs of scanning and restoring documents for your research. Watch Eric demonstrate efficient techniques for restoring various types of documents.

Mesa Family History Expo - My Ancestors Found

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:36:11 -0700

Kim Savage from My Ancestors Found: Come Join us for the Mesa Family History Expo on Nov. 14-15, 2008. 101 Classes and much more...

Creating a Simple Photo Page with Captions Using Photoshop

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:38:54 -0700

photografix from Evanston, IL USA: At times you may need to place a set of photos on one page for a photo album or portfolio. Learn how to customize the size and captions for the photos.

Scanner or Digital Camera? What to Use When (Part 1)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:33:39 -0700

photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn about how to scan and--in some cases--photograph original photos and documents for optimum quality. Using a flatbed scanner, Eric will share helpful tips for scanning.

Scanner or Digital Camera? What to Use When (Part 2)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:33:32 -0700

Firefox Search Tools

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:32:41 -0700

MoultrieCreek from St. Augustine, FL: An overview of the search tools available in the Firefox browser and how you can use them to support your research.

Military Symposium PSA

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:02:46 -0700

Allen County from Fort Wayne, Indiana: Public Service Announcement for the Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library's Military Symposium in September 2008.

Military Symposium (Part 2)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:02:42 -0700

Allen County from Fort Wayne, Indiana: Public Service Announcement for the Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library's Military Symposium in September 2008.

Are You Smarter than a Grade School Genealogist? Episode 1

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:46:51 -0800

mtucker from Arizona: Match your genealogy knowledge against a grade schooler to determine: Are You Smarter than a Grade School Genealogist? In this episode, Nathan, a 4th grader from Arizona introduces DNA.

10 Things Genealogy Software Should Do

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:34:36 -0700

mtucker from Arizona: Innovation in genealogy software starts with ideas that lead to better design. This video discusses 10 things that genealogy software should do but currently doesnt.

The Day of Family research march 15 2008

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:51:04 -0700

annakarin from Sweden: The Day of Family research 2008 at the County Library in Växjö in Kronobergs county in Sweden hosted by the Kronoberg Genealogical Federation with an interwiew with its former chairman Aron Axelsson

Na Královej holi

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:51:08 -0700

johnnny from slovkia: This is typical Slovak song. On the photos we can see nature around the High Tatras (near Osturna village)

Armchair Genealogy: Canada Census

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:53:27 -0800

Genquick from Lacey Wa: Video instructions on how to use the Canadian census records on the web and how to find military records in Canada.

Photo Restoration Demonstration #13

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:30:46 -0800

photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Eric Basir of Photo Grafix demonstrates how to enhance a poorly-exposed low resolution digital photo with Adobe Photoshop.

DNA Ancestry Project

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:02:04 -0700

www.genebase.com from Canada: The DNA Ancestry Project is a public participation project giving people the opportunity to trace their ancestry with DNA testing and create a social network of distant relatives through Genebase.com.

Using the Grid for Easier Photo Restoration

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:09:54 -0800

photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Using Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements' grid functions can save tremendous amounts of time when working on photos you are restoring.

curanderas

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:01:38 -0800

insomnia from tijeras nm: This is a documentary, which both shows the ancient traditional art form of healing but tries to capture the essence of being a traditional healer in an ever-changing environment.

The Summer in a Mountain Village

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:40:29 -0700

This video, submitted via RootsTube by Jan Timko of Slovakia, shows a variety of typical summer scenes in a Slovak village. In this case, the village happens to be Osturna, homeland to all the Smolenyaks in the world.

Genealogy in Hawaii

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:01:20 -0700

Donna Hague Wendt from Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii is a land of many cultures, from the first Polynesian migration to those who arrived after Captain Cook's 1778 visit. A genealogy workshop was held to help people of Hawaii trace their roots.

Shortnin' Bread

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:33:52 -0700

Harvey Keene from Upton, Massachusetts: A live performance for the New England Country Music Club in Uxbridge, MA. by Harvey Keene & The Last Stop Cafe' Band

Congrès National de Généalogie, Tours, France

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:36:42 -0700

GeneaNet from Paris, France: Congrès National de Généalogie, Tours, France - 18, 19 et 20 mai 2007. Congrès National de Généalogie, Tours, France - May 18, 19 & 20, 2007.

Connecting Families Across The World

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:37:17 -0700

BinghamBoy from South Jordan, Utah: An attempt to find my genealogy helps others all over the world to find their ancestors at Bingham City Cemetery.

Google Me The Movie Trailer

Wed, 02 May 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Google Me The Movie from Burbank, CA: 'Google Me', a documentary feature film now in production, explores the connection between a person's name, their identity, and the underlying human condition that unites us all.

HAM Book Trailer

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:03:42 -0700

HAM Book Trailer from Novi MI: Video trailer for the book "A Short History of the Ham Family in Virginia and North Carolina," a history of the HAM surname, covering the HAM name in France, England, Virginia, NC, KY, and TN.

Barbara Vassallo Genealogy

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:31:01 -0700

JonathanBarbara from Malta: Film depicts genealogical research bearing royal fruit in meeting royal european ancestors

She's 98 and still going strong-By Devin K.Turner

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:49:05 -0700

D1T2K3 from Belleview,Florida: This is a video of My Great-Aunt Gathel Tewart and My Sister's Husband-David Gelfius talking about the old times. It was video-taped at the Chestertown,Maryland Nursing Home in Chestertown,Maryland.

Genealogy Helo-Part 1

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:00:05 -0700

D1T2K3 from Belleview,Florida: This is a video wanting help.

GENEALOGY HELP-PART 2-TAKE THREE

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:49:02 -0700

D1T2K3 from Belleview,Florida: This is Part Two of Genealogy Help.

Genealogy Help-Part Three

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:15:00 -0700

D1T2K3 from Belleview,Florida: This is part three of the Series.

Mrs.Mary Bush-Take 2

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:12:23 -0700

D1T2K3 from Belleview,Florida: Mrs.Mary Bush -Pennsylvannia's First Woman Postal Carrier.

Genealogical Wave

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:51:25 -0800

Genealogists "wave" at sea.