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Dropdown title=Transfer Video to Digital|}} | Dropdown title=Transfer Video to Digital|}} | ||
Your VHS, VHS-C, Hi8 and DV tapes can be converted to a digital format using equipment in FamilySearch Memory Lane. Tips for preparing your tapes: | Your VHS, VHS-C, Hi8 and DV tapes can be converted to a digital format using equipment in FamilySearch Memory Lane. Tips for preparing your tapes: | ||
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB if your file is small. A 128 GB is recommended for full tapes and multiple tapes. Learn more about video file transfer here. | *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB if your file is small. A 128 GB is recommended for full tapes and multiple tapes. Learn more about video file transfer space here. | ||
*You are required to remain at the equipment station for the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place. | *You are required to remain at the equipment station for the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place. | ||
*Review instructions on how to use the video transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]]. | *Review instructions on how to use the video transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]]. | ||
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Dropdown title=Transfer Audio Tapes to Digital|}} | Dropdown title=Transfer Audio Cassette Tapes to Digital|}} | ||
Audio tapes can be converted over to MP3 sound file format using Memory Lane equipment. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for preparing your audio tapes: | Audio cassette tapes can be converted over to MP3 sound file format using Memory Lane equipment. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for preparing your audio tapes: | ||
*Carefully clean the outside of your audio tapes. | *Carefully clean the outside of your audio tapes. | ||
*Check your tapes for damage. | *Check your tapes for damage. | ||
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB. | *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB formatted to FAT 32. Learn about FAT 32 format here. | ||
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place. | *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place. | ||
*Please no copyrighted media. | *Please no copyrighted media. | ||
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Dropdown title=Transfer Reel to Reel Audio Tapes to Digital|}} | Dropdown title=Transfer Reel to Reel Audio Tapes to Digital|}} | ||
Your reel to reel tapes can be converted to a digital format. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for successfully capturing your reel to reel audio tapes: | Your reel to reel audio tapes can be converted to a digital format. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for successfully capturing your reel to reel audio tapes: | ||
*Carefully clean your audio tapes. | *Carefully clean your audio tapes. | ||
*Check | *Check for damage. | ||
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB. Learn more about conversion space here. | |||
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place. | *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place. | ||
* | *Review instructions on how to use the audio transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]]. | ||
By preparing your tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session. | By preparing your tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session. | ||
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Dropdown title=Transfer 8mm and Super8 | Dropdown title=Transfer 8mm and Super8 film to Digital|}} | ||
8mm and Super8 | 8mm and Super8 film can be transfered to digital format using Memory Lane equipment. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for capturing your 8mm and Super8 film: | ||
*Carefully clean your | *Carefully clean your film. | ||
*Check your | *Check your film for damage and breaks. | ||
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. | *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Film transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place. | ||
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB. Learn | *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB. Learn how much conversion space you may need here. | ||
* | *Review instructions on how to use the film transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]]. | ||
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===Equipment and Instructions=== | ===Equipment and Instructions=== | ||