|
|
| (26 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) |
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| | *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 [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#How to Have a Successful Digitizing Session|review the sections]] below to learn how to prepare for your Memory Lane visit. Learn tips to help you maximize your digitizing visit.
| |
| *Expand and [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|review the sections]] below for the specific type of equipment you have reserved.
| |
| *If you have questions you are welcome to come early and meet with a Memory Lane technology specialist.
| |
| By preparing for your visit to Memory Lane, you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
| |
| ===How to Have a Successful Digitizing Session===
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Scan Photos|}}
| |
| 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, removing all dust and debris. Learn how to safely clean photos [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv9a6upaK-E here].
| |
| *Remove all the sticky residue from old photo albums. Learn how to safely remove sticky residue here.
| |
| *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]].
| |
| By preparing your photos you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Scan Documents|}}
| |
| FamilySearch Memory Lane has a variety of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/photos-and-documents flatbed scanning equipment] to accommodate your scanning needs. Tips for scanning your documents:
| |
| *Gently remove dust and debris from your documents.
| |
| *Organize and group your documents by size.
| |
| *Documents of the same size can be scanned, front and back, in a rapid feed scanner.
| |
| *Fragile documents are best scanned on a flatbed scanner.
| |
| *Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
| |
| By organizing and preparing your documents you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Scan Books and Journals|}}
| |
| The FamilySearch Library has book scanners to accommodate journals, scrapbooks, family histories, photo albums and more. These specialty book scanners do not require a reservation and are located on the 3rd floor. Learn more about our book scanners [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/equipment-reservations here]. Tips for scanning your books and journals:
| |
| *Clean, dust and organize your materials.
| |
| *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
| |
| *Please do not digitize materials under copyright.
| |
| *Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
| |
| By preparing your materials you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Scan Slides|}}
| |
| Memory Lane can accommodate slide scanning on a flatbed scanner or with a Kodak slide carrousel. Tips for scanning your slides:
| |
| *Clean the slides of all dust and debris. Learn more about cleaning slides and negatives here.
| |
| *Rotate all slides so the image is in the landscape orientation.
| |
| *Damaged or fragile slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
| |
| *Thick plastic bordered slides can be best captured using a flatbed scanner, not in a carrousel.
| |
| *Our equipment will accommodate most Kodak slide carrousels.
| |
| *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]].
| |
| By preparing your slides you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Scan Negatives|}}
| |
| Memory Lane equipment includes flatbed scanners for digitizing strip film negatives. Roll negatives can be digitized on a ProScan 3000 Ultra microfilm scanner located on the 2nd floor near Memory Lane. Learn more about scanning negatives here. Tips for preparing your negatives:
| |
| *Gently dust and wipe clean your negatives. Learn more about cleaning negatives here.
| |
| *Sort negatives with the shinny side forward.
| |
| *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]].
| |
| By preparing your negatives you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Transfer VHS to Digital|}}
| |
| Your VHS or VHS-C tapes can be converted to a digital format using equipment in FamilySearch Memory Lane. Tips for preparing your tapes:
| |
| *Be sure to rewind all of your tapes. A rewinder is not provided.
| |
| *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.
| |
| *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
| |
| *Prepare by reviewing instructions on how to use the video transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
| |
| By preparing your VHS or VHS-C tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Transfer Audio Tapes to Digital|}}
| |
| Audio tapes and micro cassette tapes to 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.
| |
| *Check your tapes for damage.
| |
| *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.
| |
| *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
| |
| *Please no copyrighted media.
| |
| *Prepare by reviewing 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.
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| 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:
| |
| *Carefully clean your audio tapes.
| |
| *Check your tapes for damage.
| |
| *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.
| |
| *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB. Learn more about conversion space here.
| |
| *Prepare by reviewing 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.
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Transfer 8mm and Super8 Movies to Digital|}}
| |
| 8mm and Super8 movies 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 movies:
| |
| *Carefully clean your tapes.
| |
| *Check your tapes for damage.
| |
| *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Tapes 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 more about conversion space here.
| |
| *Prepare by reviewing instructions on how to use the movie transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| ===Equipment and Instructions===
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Epson 50000 Scanner|}}
| |
| *[https://epson.com/Support/Scanners/WorkForce-Series/Epson-WorkForce-DS-50000/s/SPT_B11B204121#video Instruction Video] - Video
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Epson FF 680W Photo System|}}
| |
| *[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
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Epson V600 Color Scanner|}}
| |
| *[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
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Epson V850 Scanner|}}
| |
| 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
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Reel to Reel and Cassette|}}
| |
| '''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)
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=ScanPro 2000 or 3000|}}
| |
| *[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
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=SlideSnap Scanner|}}
| |
| (We can upload the pdf if you have rights to it or know who wrote it)
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Video Tape Conversion|}}
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| {{Dropdown header2|
| |
| Dropdown title=Wolverine 8mm Super8 Film to Digital Conversion|}}
| |
| *[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
| |
| {{Dropdown end}}
| |
| | |
| [[Category:FamilySearch Library]] | |