Digitization & Digital Tools
Digitization & Digital Tools
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Creation, Care, and Storage of Digital Materials
Creation, Care, and Storage of Digital Materials
The Wyoming Digitization Toolkits contain a laptop, scanner, and CD drive to assist organization in starting digitization projects. Kits may be used to digitize documents and photographic prints up to 8.5x11, some negative formats (35mm, 110, 120, 220), and 35mm slides. An external CD drive is also included to assist in migrating files from CDs and DVDs to more reliable storage options. The laptop is also loaded with software to help with image correction, audio and video editing, bulk file renaming, and more. They can be loaned to organizations for up to three months.
Or Check Out Our Quick Tips Slides!
Or Check Out Our Quick Tips Slides!
Sara Davis presented on the Oral History and Digitization Toolkit last year. Click here to view those slides!
Digitizing VHS Tapes
Digitizing VHS Tapes
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Sending Them Out - There are several services which will digitize tapes for organizations for a price. However, most of the time it's between $20-$40 per tape, but the more tapes, the cheaper the collective rate is. This option may be more expensive, but more practical in the long run because it is experienced/trained professionals who have access to more robust computers and equipment. The National Archives even recommends this method and they have some tips for what to request from the services. There are many services of this kind and I've linked a few below:
Doing It Yourself - This is going to be a bit more tedious and time consuming, but it can be done. You would probably have to buy the equipment which can add up quickly. The equipment includes things like a VCR Player, a Video to Digital Converter, Capture Cards, Power Adapters, Mono to Stereo Splitters, and other materials. What I do like about this method is that you would be able to do the conversion process as more tapes need digitizing. If this is the route you'd like to go, I'd recommend watching the following videos which have product recommendations in the description:
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