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*Please see this website for more information about [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/family-memories-preservation-center FamilySearch Library Memory Lane]


==Memory Lane - The Family Memories Preservation Center==
[[Category:FamilySearch]]
Memory Lane, the Family Memories Preservation Center, is a place where you can convert audio and visual memories into a digital format. The center is a comfortable space filled with up-to-date tools for anyone to preserve and share family memories and artifacts. The center includes various preservation equipment to digitize photos, slides, videos, 8mm and super 8 film reels, audio tapes, reel to reel tapes, scrapbooks and more. This free resource is offered courtesy of the FamilySearch Library.
*Reservations are recommended but not required. Those with reservations will be given priority. RESERVATIONS can be made on the FamilySearch Library at [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/library-services FamilySearch Library Services].
*Memory Lane is open during regular FamilySearch Library HOURS. Learn more about the Library hours [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit here].
 
===Preparing for Your Memory Lane Visit===
 
To prepare for your Memory Lane visit:
*Please arrive on time. Allow sufficient time to park and walk to the Library. Learn more about downtown parking [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit here].
*Memory Lane is located on the 2nd floor of the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit FamilySearch Library]. Upon arrival check in and the staff will assist you to your reserved station.
*If you are more than 15 minutes late to your appointment the equipment may no longer be available.
*You are required to monitor the equipment during the entirety of your digitizing session. Transferring video and film occurs in real time. Bring a laptop or project to work on while the VHS, audio and film transfers.
*Expand and review the sections below for the specific type of equipment you have reserved.
By preparing for your visit to Memory Lane, you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your ditizing session.
===How to Have a Successful Digitizing Session===
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The FamilySearch Library has several types of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/photos-and-documents photo scanning equipment] and can accommodate most sizes of photos. Tips for preparing your photos:
*Gently clean your photos, front and back.
*Remove all the dust and sticky debris.
*Sort and organize your photos.
*Make sure the photos face the same direction.
*Group the photos by size.
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
*Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
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Bring your original documents and certificates to scan into a digital format.
<br>Scanning Preparation Tips:
*Organize your documents before arriving to maximize scanning time.
*Sort by size.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Bring your memory books, journals, diaries, scrapbooks and family histories to scan into a digital format.
<br>Scanning Preparation Tips:
*Organize your materials before arriving.
*Sort by size.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Bring your slides and negatives to scan into a digital format.
<br>Slide Scanning Tips:
*Clean the slides of all dust and debris.
*Rotate all slides to landscape orientation.
*Damaged slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
*Thick plastic slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
*Sort slides by 35mm and by 126mm.
*Kodak carrousel will work on Memory Lane equipment.
<br>Negative Scanning Tips:
*Sort negatives with the shinny side forward.
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*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Bring your VHS or VHS-C tapes to convert into digital format.
<br>Video Tape Conversion Tips:
*Rewind all tapes before arriving for your session. A rewinder is not provided.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Bring your Handycam, regular, or mini cassettes to convert into digital format.
<br>Tips for Camcorder Conversion
*Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment. A rewinder is not provided.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format.
<br>Audio Tape Conversion Tips:
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
link to the chart
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Bring your reel to reel movies to convert to digital format.
<br>Reel to Reel Conversion Tips:
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
link to the chart
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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Bring your 8mm and Super8 movies to convert to digital format.
<br>Movie Conversion Tips:
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
link to the chart
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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===Equipment and Instructions===
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*[https://epson.com/Support/Scanners/WorkForce-Series/Epson-WorkForce-DS-50000/s/SPT_B11B204121#video Instruction Video] - Video
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*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/AUDXsCYgMww?time_continue=14&feature=emb_title How to Load Your Photos] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/04uJgP8sQ34 How to Scan Special Photos] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/rZeNaEefKQM?feature=youtu.be How to Scan Documents] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/XQeWEaDiiCQ How to Scan and Organize Your Photos] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/axnPHU246mw How to Share Your Photos Using Windows] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixh7wPd38aA Best Way to Scan 2,500 Photos] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/EAhtzOfvTVM How to Clean Inside Your Scanner] - Video
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*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/42gbBxBudxM Scanning Photos, Negatives, and Slides Using the Epson V600] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/q8StGDhzEwQ Scanning Slides with the Epson V600] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/xs7tmOyYpxk Epson V600 Fladbed Scanner How to Scan 35mm Slides] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/4G2L5dHBSy0 How I Edit and Scan Color Negative Film – Epson V600] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/xT3F7Q-mgMY Epson V600 Tutorial – Scanning Photo Prints] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/abeEJPXoUg8?t=0s&index=6&list=PL8_W4As_MdvEulGNcne6fia_DfhToe7I5 Scan LARGE Negative on Any Scanner] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/2buwklEqvmU Scanning Film with Epson V600] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/lKHmEpcIpMU Let’s Compare a 24 Bit vs. 48 Bit Scan] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0KT_x-ENIk?t=0s&index=7&list=PL8_W4As_MdvEulGNcne6fia_DfhToe7I5 Scanning OLD 6x9, 6x8, 6x6 and 645 Negatives] - Video
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Scanning photographs on the V850 is almost identical to the V600 (the software is the same). You can also read the user’s guide to gain an in-depth understanding of how to use this equipment.<br>
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/xT3F7Q-mgMY Scanning Photos on the Epson V600] - Video
*[https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd4/cpd41530/index.html Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide] - Video
 
The following video link provides helpful information on scanning negatives and slides:<br>
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLIY2BVbvsg Basic Film Scanning on an Epson V850 | BYU Print Lab (Negatives, Slides)] - Video
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'''Cassette'''<br>
*(the video you have on your sharepoint can be loaded to Youtube and then we can link to it - you might have to clear this with Jennifer, unless you want a "missionary" to do it on their off time and donate it to us to use)
*(the document we can pdf and upload to the Wiki)
'''Reel to Reel'''<br>
(the document we can pdf and upload to the Wiki)
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*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/KwtBpnIqd78 Loading Microfilm on a ScanPro 2000 Machine] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/50SG334hepQ ScanPro 2200 Auto Fiche Carrier – Automatic Microfiche Scanning] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/7RUvihlo-XQ ScanPro All In One Microfiom & Microfiche Scanner] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/g5JqLDu7HfM ScanPro Microfilm Scanner] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/HiksVh7rDsI Using ScanPro at Brooks] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/oKw4x_uEsiw How to Load Microfilm Into The ScanPro 2000] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/jttNig7rc18 Using the ScanPro 3000 Microfilm Reader] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/fQW8HUZQbgs ScanPro 3000 Ultra High Resolution Microfilm Scanner – 26MP Camera] - Video
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(We can upload the pdf if you have rights to it or know who wrote it)
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*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/9jzXrR1Dmfw Wolverine 8mm and Super8 Movie reels to Digital MovieMaker] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/-FQyEJNUbcs Wolverine Film Scanner Evaluation and Quality Check] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/OFtP8KC6wDI Wolverine Film Scanner Second Look] - Video
*[https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVlAZr30Axg Wolverine 8mm & Super * Digitizer! Best Showcase & Review!] - Video
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