About Us

Great products come from great teams.

Our Story

Create A Video is a media transfer and video production company located in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Back in 1993, making a video comprised of a number of still photos was unheard of, but we managed to pull it off! We were the first company in America to offer this type of service to the general public. We have been expanding our services as technology has advanced ever since. For over 20 years, we have lovingly breathed new life into our customers’ precious memories.

What sets us apart from the competition?

All transfer, scanning, and editing services are performed in house by our experienced staff. We promise to never send your personal treasures off to a third party. Our talented team completes every project with care, from VHS transfers to promotional videos. Come experience the difference for yourself.

Meet Our Team

Dave Martinson

President/Owner

Dave has been in the video business since he was a TV news videographer in the late 1970s in Charlotte NC. He has always believed our family photos and videos are history that should be preserved for future generations. Keeping up with the changing technologies has been a fun journey along the way.

Clint Hall

Retail Manager

Clint has always had a passion for photography and film. Clint joined the Create A Video team in 2006, and specializes in the production of custom videos, photo video slideshows, and video transfers. In his spare time Clint enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing with his wife Rachel and their two rescue dogs.

Sherri Taylor

Controller

Sherri is one of the original employees starting in 1997, she manages the accounting and oversee the day to day operations.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, Corey, of 22 years and her two boys ages 19 and 16. Cooking, photography and listening to live music are some of her favorite pastimes.

Alex Palafox

VP of Production

Alex has been working in the video industry since 1981, starting in Mexico City as a producer for government events. He later moved to Charlotte and worked for CVS Inc before joining PhotoVision in 1997 as Technical Director, and is now VP of Production and a company owner. Alex is passionate about photography and creating memories for customers. In his free time, he enjoys golf, soccer, and supporting Charlotte’s professional sports teams. He has two daughters who live close by.

Wendy Weber

Video editor and producer

Wendy, one of our strongest creative team members, has four children and is very involved in their upbringing along with her husband Joel. She has a special sensitivity to our customers with a desire to deliver the very best for them. Currently seeking her degree in teaching now from East Carolina University. Interests are art and gardening.

Hannah Martinson

Social Media Expert

Hannah is passionate about crafting creative and fun content for Create A Video’s social media pages! A proud mom of two girls and three cats, she enjoys leading her oldest daughter’s Girl Scout troop and watching movies with her husband in her spare time.

Josh Diaz

Customer Service

Josh is from Charlotte, NC who’s family is from Peruvian immigrants. He has been working in photography for 6 years, which is one of his great passions. Sports and gaming are some of the things he enjoys for leisure.

Our Pledge to You

Since 1985, we have been entrusted with millions of family photos, films, and slides. This experience has shown us how important preserving your family memories are.

Your memories will be treated with care while in our possession. They are indeed records of your family history and will continue to tell your story for generations to come.


“Thank you so much. My DVD is amazing. I think my family is going to love it. Great job and will definitely will be doing business with you again. This is my families 2nd time around and just as happy as the first.”

Kelli Brown


“You guys did a great job on the video everybody loved it and said it was very professional. I will definitely be back for other projects.”

John


“Great business and owners. Would do business again and tell others to as well. 5 Stars all the way!”

Scott Bigham


The staff are very professional and personal. They hold your memories with the greatest respect and care, as if they are their own. I took years old videos of our 3 children, one child we lost almost 15 years ago to leukemia. It took lots of courage to even bring that one in along with the cassette of his service. The staff was so kind and caring. Great business!

Tam Bock

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