DVDs
All the DVDs are produced in the PAL format. CLICK HERE to see whether your country uses PAL.
If your country uses a different format, DVDs can be viewed on a multi region DVD player, a portable DVD player or a laptop (with a DVD drive) which can then be linked to a TV screen via a cable.
All the DVDs produced by Fran West come in a floppy plastic sleeve so there are minimal postage costs.
Spain's Pilgrim Trail DVD - contact fran@franwest.com
Australia's Coast from the Air
A movie presentation of over 260 photos (with captions) highlighting aerial views of Australia's stunning and varied coast as photographed by pilot Fran West during her circumnavigation of Australia and other flights. These aren't the usual tourist photos, although there are some familiar places. The images capture more of the essence of Australia from beautiful sandy beaches and rugged shorelines to remote stretches of untamed coast and hidden treasures.
Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania are all represented with at least 26 or more images and the photos follow Fran's anticlockwise path around the Australian mainland and Tasmania.
There's also an added bonus of images of inland detours, ground shots and airstrips on which Fran landed.
This is recommended viewing for geography students, pilots interested in flying Australia's coast (an Outback safari Down Under) and those who just want to experience Australia's spectacular scenery from above.
Duration: approximately 26 minutes (with an easy listening soundtrack).
AUD $30.00 To purchase the DVD or MP4 contact fran@franwest.com.
Leisure and Lifestyle DVDs
Fran West is now producing a series of DVDs designed specifically at the request of, and for use by, diversional therapists (also recreation/occupational therapists and leisure/lifestyle/activities coordinators) to connect people with past lifestyles, bring back memories and provide hours of enjoyment.
Suitable for playing on a laptop, personal computer, large screen, TV or DVD player, viewing can be for one or more people at a time.
All the DVDs have over 260 images (without captions), an easy listening soundtrack, last approximately 26 minutes and are $30.00 each.
Originally produced for dementia patients, the DVDs are also enjoyed by aged care residents and staff, used in activities, and are found to be very beneficial for high care, palliative care and Sundowner’s Syndrome patients. Additionally, the benefits have flowed over into other areas as well reducing stress, calming, modifying behaviour, providing a new focus and managing pain.
Some of the DVDs are also used in day care centres, kindergartens and primary schools to educate and entertain children.
To view snippets of the DVDs CLICK HERE.
A day at the Zoo: Adelaide/Monarto
A movie presentation of over 260 photos (without captions) highlighting both this small city zoo and the largest zoological park in the world.
The images depict what you can see and do during a visit to the beautiful garden setting of Adelaide Zoo with its wide variety of animals and birds, and the open plains setting of Monarto Zoological Park with its mostly African and Asian animals.
This DVD also has background music setting the mood with drums, jungle and African rhythms and the occasional animal and bird sounds.
Duration: approximately 26 minutes.
AUD $30.00
A Day at the Show
The images depict what you can see and do during a visit to a royal agricultural and horticultural show.
There’s a bit of everything from the farm animals, wood chopping and show jumping, to the rides, displays and different activities.
The background music is accompanied by occasional animal and bird sounds.
Duration: approximately 26 minutes.
AUD $30.00
Marvellous Machinery
A movie presentation of over 260 photos (without captions) highlighting new and old farm machinery, steam engines and various other machines.
Taken with a backdrop of Adelaide, Power of the Past at Mount Barker, and the Agricultural Field Days at Paskeville, South Australia, Avalon RAAF Base, Victoria, and Arizona, Colorado and Utah, USA, this DVD also has an easy listening soundtrack.
Duration: approximately 26 minutes.
AUD $30.00
Maritime Mix
A movie presentation of over 260 photos (without captions) highlighting a mix of river and ocean craft and activities, ranging from commercial fishing boats and ferries to houseboats, yachts, kayaks and water skiers.
Taken with a backdrop of South Australian rivers and shores, Victorian towns, Tasmania and Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, this DVD also has an easy listening soundtrack.
Duration: approximately 26 minutes.
AUD $30.00
Tasmania's Overland Track
The images highlight the magnificent mountain terrain of the six day eighty kilometre walk from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair in Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness.
Discover the many moods of the track as it passes through forest and moor land, alongside peaks and waterfalls, and reveals delicate wildflowers and secluded creeks.
The background music provides a relaxing and peaceful accompaniment to one of the world’s great walks.
Duration: approximately 26 minutes.
AUD $30.00
