Digitizing Other Media

3. Through whole album transfer, you have the option of preserving them just as they are or they can be made to look better than ever. One of my specialties is digitally recreating your heirloom to look just like the original. OR, I can add photos, backgrounds, and other embellishments to make your heirloom come alive.

I know, I’ve really veered off digitizing to discuss preserving but when it comes to custom albums, one kind of leads to the other! Just know that if you have albums that you want to preserve, you have options. Let’s chat and explore the possibilities.

Here are samples of some work I’ve done preserving a Wedding Scrapbook, Family Cookbook, & Memoir.

DIGITIZE YOUR OTHER MEDIA

The following media types I do not digitize in-house. However, I can either provide you recommendations as to where to best get it done, or if you’re in the Greater Boston area, I can oversee your project, working with my partner in CT.

Negatives & Slides

As with prints, it’s much better on your wallet if you sort and purge negatives and slides before sending them in to be digitized. But how do you do that when you can’t see the images?

Well, I’ve found a cool little trick if you have an iPhone or iPad. (You may be able to do this on an Android device - but haven’t checked into it) Anyway, here it is:

1. Settings 2. General > Accessibility > Turn on Invert Colors 3. Open your Camera App 4. Place iPhone or iPad over negatives and wha-la!

Film & Video Tape

I could write volumes on these two media types since getting my certification in Home Movies. But it’s BECAUSE of the knowledge gained from my certification that I want this types of digitization handled by the best.

Digitizing film and tape with the highest resolution, color, and safety from often old and brittle film and tape requires very specialized equipment. Sure, I could use an old VCR or film projector with software to “convert” your film or tape to digital (and many do - beware of that!), but the quality is poor and there is a very real possibility of this delicate media breaking. I will not take that chance with my clients’ memories.

I work closely with my partner in CT. They provide the most advanced media transfer services available. I oversee your order from beginning to end, using FedEx to track your media when it is in transit. (And if you’re concerned about chain-of-custody, I can deliver it in person for an extra charge.) However, while there are no guarantees, there’s almost a 0% chance of losing your precious media via FedEx.

Your old video tapes and film tell your stories. If it’s time to bring them to life, let’s schedule a free initial consultation to discuss what you’d like to do and I’ll be happy to provide you a written quote, referral or other recommendations.