Comments on: Have someone else digitize your old photos http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:44:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Robert M http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-2/#comment-55416 Robert M Thu, 20 May 2010 00:14:11 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-55416 As a member of the photo industry for over 35 years, I can tell you there is more to look at than price. If you do just a little research, I think you would find that most real photo specialty camera stores offer this same service, with the advantage of working personally with the people who actually do your scans. We are a retail camera store, and its a service we offer as well. Although we do get some jobs through our website at http://www.moldaners.com , most of our work comes from locals. We have been handling people's memories for over 60 years. As good as some of these online places may seem, many are just a couple of guys with a couple of scanners and a high-tech website, thats all. Or, they're shipping your photos to India for scanning, where some teenager sits in front of a scanner not unlike the one you have at home, and runs your prints through in auto-mode. Its great to hear the good stories, but even if they only lost one order, if it was yours you would be pretty unhappy. I would think you would prefer to know that someone had actual experience in working with peoples photos. For instance, not only do we work with consumers, we also work with educational institutions like Tulane University, the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Historic New Orleans Collection. Remember, you can't put a price on your memories. Also, as far as transferring movies to DVD, do it as soon as you can, because you will probably never have to do it again. Think for a minute: have you ever burned your own CD or DVD? Well, once your movies are digitized the first time (to DVD) you should be able to do any future conversion yourself. Want to upgrade to Blu-Ray? Soon any new computer will come with a BD burner standard. Put in your DVD and make a copy. I hope some of these thoughts help. As a member of the photo industry for over 35 years, I can tell you there is more to look at than price. If you do just a little research, I think you would find that most real photo specialty camera stores offer this same service, with the advantage of working personally with the people who actually do your scans. We are a retail camera store, and its a service we offer as well. Although we do get some jobs through our website at http://www.moldaners.com , most of our work comes from locals. We have been handling people’s memories for over 60 years. As good as some of these online places may seem, many are just a couple of guys with a couple of scanners and a high-tech website, thats all. Or, they’re shipping your photos to India for scanning, where some teenager sits in front of a scanner not unlike the one you have at home, and runs your prints through in auto-mode. Its great to hear the good stories, but even if they only lost one order, if it was yours you would be pretty unhappy. I would think you would prefer to know that someone had actual experience in working with peoples photos. For instance, not only do we work with consumers, we also work with educational institutions like Tulane University, the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Historic New Orleans Collection.

Remember, you can’t put a price on your memories.

Also, as far as transferring movies to DVD, do it as soon as you can, because you will probably never have to do it again. Think for a minute: have you ever burned your own CD or DVD? Well, once your movies are digitized the first time (to DVD) you should be able to do any future conversion yourself. Want to upgrade to Blu-Ray? Soon any new computer will come with a BD burner standard. Put in your DVD and make a copy.

I hope some of these thoughts help.

]]> By: Deborah http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-2/#comment-52469 Deborah Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:41:18 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-52469 I use photoshop to change, size, upload and post pictures. I like how you can copy and place the image in your own files for clickable links. DR I use photoshop to change, size, upload and post pictures. I like how you can copy and place the image in your own files for clickable links.

DR

]]> By: Bryan Collins http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-46753 Bryan Collins Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:40:45 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-46753 Very informative article on digitising.As I market a lot of information on you tube,could you recommend a camera which is portable with a hard drive,to upload movies on you tube.I would be grateful for a backlink.Thanks Bryan. Very informative article on digitising.As I market a lot of information on you tube,could you recommend a camera which is portable with a hard drive,to upload movies on you tube.I would be grateful for a backlink.Thanks Bryan.

]]> By: Sarah http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-40910 Sarah Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:11:12 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-40910 I just completed this process myself (minus the notes on backs of photos). I did not rename any actual filenames, it seeme pointless. iPhoto is great for the organization part and many people have mentioned bits of what I have done. First, organize by date and event. Iphotos events feature does this beautifully (and if you look at the "package" file of your iPhoto library, you will see that all of your photos have been organized into neat folders by date and event and you didn't even have to do it!). Next, I tag/keyword everything. I tag the location, City, state, country, place (restaurant, beach, etc), people on the photo, event type (wedding, party, etc), and any other relevant info. With Iphotos interface, this would be insane, but I use a shareware utility called "keyword manager" that makes it painless and speedy. It automatically creates a higherarchy for locations so if I assign a keyword "San Francisco" it automticalky also tags the photo for califonia and usa. It also sees into your addressbook so when you begin to type in a name, it autofills the persons entire name. I use these tags to create smart albums, for example one for pics of just my hubby and I, or ones taken a wineries, etc. I can also type in a persons name or a place and instantly see all of the photos pertaining to that. You can additionally use the faces and places features in iPhoto but the taggin is more precise for people. If I were in your shoes, I would hire a teenager who types well to enter the notes into each photo. Another great thing about iPhoto is that you can use it's database in more advanced programs like Photoshop or aperature thy don't have the near organization that iPhoto does. I just completed this process myself (minus the notes on backs of photos). I did not rename any actual filenames, it seeme pointless. iPhoto is great for the organization part and many people have mentioned bits of what I have done. First, organize by date and event. Iphotos events feature does this beautifully (and if you look at the “package” file of your iPhoto library, you will see that all of your photos have been organized into neat folders by date and event and you didn’t even have to do it!). Next, I tag/keyword everything. I tag the location, City, state, country, place (restaurant, beach, etc), people on the photo, event type (wedding, party, etc), and any other relevant info. With Iphotos interface, this would be insane, but I use a shareware utility called “keyword manager” that makes it painless and speedy. It automatically creates a higherarchy for locations so if I assign a keyword “San Francisco” it automticalky also tags the photo for califonia and usa. It also sees into your addressbook so when you begin to type in a name, it autofills the persons entire name. I use these tags to create smart albums, for example one for pics of just my hubby and I, or ones taken a wineries, etc. I can also type in a persons name or a place and instantly see all of the photos pertaining to that. You can additionally use the faces and places features in iPhoto but the taggin is more precise for people. If I were in your shoes, I would hire a teenager who types well to enter the notes into each photo. Another great thing about iPhoto is that you can use it’s database in more advanced programs like Photoshop or aperature thy don’t have the near organization that iPhoto does.

]]> By: Charles http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-30181 Charles Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:11:48 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-30181 I used a similar service called iPreserve and was very happy. Getting my photos scanned was an awesome idea, I was able to share all those old photos of my parents that were sitting in boxes with my brothers and sisters. I definitely recommend doing this. I used a similar service called iPreserve and was very happy. Getting my photos scanned was an awesome idea, I was able to share all those old photos of my parents that were sitting in boxes with my brothers and sisters. I definitely recommend doing this.

]]> By: Samuel Choi http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-28176 Samuel Choi Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:00 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-28176 I used a very similar online service called scanapix through a referral from my cousin. I needed to scan a bunch of photos we had at my work to archive our company history. There was no way I was going to scan each of these one by one on our kodak scanner. Im located in Bishop California and was able to get all my photos scanned and back to me in 7 days. This was probably because this company is based out in southern california but I was very impressed with the work and service. Im happy to see that there are a lot of options available now. I used a very similar online service called scanapix through a referral from my cousin. I needed to scan a bunch of photos we had at my work to archive our company history. There was no way I was going to scan each of these one by one on our kodak scanner. Im located in Bishop California and was able to get all my photos scanned and back to me in 7 days. This was probably because this company is based out in southern california but I was very impressed with the work and service. Im happy to see that there are a lot of options available now.

]]> By: Youseph Tanha http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-27204 Youseph Tanha Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:29:39 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-27204 My wife got a bunch of photos from her childhood from her folks for Christmas. This was the service we have been looking for. Thank you very much for the info! My wife got a bunch of photos from her childhood from her folks for Christmas. This was the service we have been looking for. Thank you very much for the info!

]]> By: Bob Armour http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-26243 Bob Armour Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:19:01 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-26243 After researching the market, we (www.lifesnapz.com) have partnered with ScanCafe (www.scancafe.com) and are very happy with their service, price and professionalism. ScanCafe also improve the quality of the photos, negatives and/or slides that are sent to them. You don't have to pay for up to 50% of the photos/slides/negatives that you send to them, so you don't need to spend a ton of time weeding out the ones your really want. Also, they will receive and scan in photos, negative and slides from albums, so you don't need to disassemble these prior to sending. Turnaround time is approximately 4 - 5 weeks. After researching the market, we (www.lifesnapz.com) have partnered with ScanCafe (www.scancafe.com) and are very happy with their service, price and professionalism. ScanCafe also improve the quality of the photos, negatives and/or slides that are sent to them. You don’t have to pay for up to 50% of the photos/slides/negatives that you send to them, so you don’t need to spend a ton of time weeding out the ones your really want. Also, they will receive and scan in photos, negative and slides from albums, so you don’t need to disassemble these prior to sending. Turnaround time is approximately 4 – 5 weeks.

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]]> By: Hal Schwartz http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-25467 Hal Schwartz Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:35:16 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-25467 I would like to get a recommendation about a scanning facility for family photos from someone in the photographic field or very savvy and critical amateur. I am interested in finding a facility who makes high quality scans from old photos, is careful in handling photos, pays pretty close attention, and maintains color fidelity, improves contrast where needed, eliminatesw scratches and dust. Also I would like to know if it pays to scan at 600 dpi rather than the 300 dpi which is ordinarily offered. Thanks for any help you might be. Hal I would like to get a recommendation about a scanning facility for family photos from someone in the photographic field or very savvy and critical amateur. I am interested in finding a facility who makes high quality scans from old photos, is careful in handling photos, pays pretty close attention, and maintains color fidelity, improves contrast where needed, eliminatesw scratches and dust. Also I would like to know if it pays to scan at 600 dpi rather than the 300 dpi which is ordinarily offered.
Thanks for any help you might be.
Hal

]]> By: Ryan http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-24370 Ryan Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:56:31 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-24370 Perimeter Digital is a Canadian company that has been devoted to helping businesses convert paper documents to digital for over 20 years. It has also done extensive work for major archives within Ontario, Canada. Through this work with the archives (as they have many pictures, slides, negatives, roll film etc...) Perimeter realised that there is a great need for helping people capture and preserve their personal photograph collections. Thus, Periemter has now launched Digital Life Memories. It's focus is to capture photos, slides, negatives, roll film etc... to digital allowing people to share their memories through email, slides shows, coffee table books etc.. Digital Life Memories uses the same technicians and experience, as well as the latest state of the art scanning equipment, gained from over 20 years of helping it's business clients to ensure that each personal photograph collection is captured to the highest quality and standards. Why give your personal memories to a company that just decides one day that scanning photos is a great business when you could send your collection to a professional company with over 20 years experience? Also, being a Canadian company you can take advantage of the exchange rate. You can check out Digital Life Memories through Perimeter Digital at www.perimeterdigital.com Perimeter Digital is a Canadian company that has been devoted to helping businesses convert paper documents to digital for over 20 years. It has also done extensive work for major archives within Ontario, Canada. Through this work with the archives (as they have many pictures, slides, negatives, roll film etc…) Perimeter realised that there is a great need for helping people capture and preserve their personal photograph collections. Thus, Periemter has now launched Digital Life Memories. It’s focus is to capture photos, slides, negatives, roll film etc… to digital allowing people to share their memories through email, slides shows, coffee table books etc.. Digital Life Memories uses the same technicians and experience, as well as the latest state of the art scanning equipment, gained from over 20 years of helping it’s business clients to ensure that each personal photograph collection is captured to the highest quality and standards. Why give your personal memories to a company that just decides one day that scanning photos is a great business when you could send your collection to a professional company with over 20 years experience? Also, being a Canadian company you can take advantage of the exchange rate.

You can check out Digital Life Memories through Perimeter Digital at http://www.perimeterdigital.com

]]> By: David http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-24266 David Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:58:38 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-24266 I used www.scantodigital.com to scan about 500 of my mom's photos. I tried to do this myself and did not have the time or the patience. Cost $60.00 and they had them done in 4 days. Pretty sweet. Dave I used http://www.scantodigital.com to scan about 500 of my mom’s photos. I tried to do this myself and did not have the time or the patience. Cost $60.00 and they had them done in 4 days. Pretty sweet.

Dave

]]> By: James http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-19842 James Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:24:42 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-19842 For those who want to digitise old photos and documents, I have built a site for people to join and use free of charge, www.fotoscentral.com its still in beta but any comments and ideas would be welcome. I made the site when we were sorting my fathers possession after he died, he had so many photos that where memories of his and others life's that I knew he would want to share them with those in the pictures and their families, its not meant to be archive quality but you can use you camera phone to capture 5 or 6 pictures at a time,then upload the one image, it needs to be around 700kb but the site will tell you if its to big and how to reduce it using paint (I am dealing with that so better quality can be posted) their is a video tutorial link on the site and I have tried to keep it simple stupid to use,( cause I don't, sorry can't do hard) If you use it and have a comment mail me at james@showmehowto.org and please tell your friends about it!. All good things James For those who want to digitise old photos and documents, I have built a site for people to join and use free of charge, http://www.fotoscentral.com its still in beta but any comments and ideas would be welcome.
I made the site when we were sorting my fathers possession after he died, he had so many photos that where memories of his and others life’s that I knew he would want to share them with those in the pictures and their families, its not meant to be archive quality but you can use you camera phone to capture 5 or 6 pictures at a time,then upload the one image, it needs to be around 700kb but the site will tell you if its to big and how to reduce it using paint (I am dealing with that so better quality can be posted) their is a video tutorial link on the site and I have tried to keep it simple stupid to use,( cause I don’t, sorry can’t do hard)
If you use it and have a comment mail me at james@showmehowto.org and please tell your friends about it!.
All good things
James

]]> By: annbel http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-18745 annbel Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:19:05 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-18745 Does anyone know who will do international negative scanning to NZ? I've asked scanmyphotos but they only do international photo scans at the moment. Is it a problem getting negatives through customs do you think? Does anyone know who will do international negative scanning to NZ? I’ve asked scanmyphotos but they only do international photo scans at the moment. Is it a problem getting negatives through customs do you think?

]]> By: Raisin http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/19/have-someone-else-digitize-your-old-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-18719 Raisin Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:08:33 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=2259#comment-18719 @laure My local Costco offers a negative scanning service. In fact, any local 1 hour photo that offers photo cd services should be able to do it. @laure

My local Costco offers a negative scanning service. In fact, any local 1 hour photo that offers photo cd services should be able to do it.

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