Slides
Transfer to Digital |
" I
just wanted you to know how happy I am with how the slides turned
out. I've been having great fun looking at them all again. They
are so clear and the color is greatly improved on so many of
them. I've been e-mailing a few choice selections to my family
over the past few days and everyone is thrilled. " (more testimonials) |
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Option
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Option
2 - Photoshop Enhanced |
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Slides
are Scanned with Nikon Coolscan 9000 Scanners for Excellent
Quality Images
Digital
ICE® infrared technology is used standard for color slides
& negatives to aid in removal of
surface dust and scratches from the processed digital image, resulting in clean looking scans. |
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Customized
Subject Folders
You
may prepare your slides in any order and in the original packaging, including
carousels, magazines, boxes, etc. Subject groupings
will be placed in a folder by that name on the
image disc to help keep you organized. If your
slides are not in any particular order now,
you may find it easier to organize the digital
images after scanning rather than before scanning. |
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High Resolution Scanning is Standard for Detailed Digital Images
High Resolution Images Offer More Flexibility for Cropping, Editing, Enlarging, and Printing
Digital Image Files are Transferred to a Data CD and DVD
Data DVD-R = High Resolution Files for Archival and Printing
Data CD-R = Reduced Size Resolution for General Multi-Media
Fully Customized DVD Slideshows / Montages are Also Available
Perfect for Special Occasions and Events: (more
info)
Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations, Memorials
JPEG Image Format is Standard in Pricing - TIFF Format is Optional (more
info)
Volume Discount Pricing: 500+
Images = 10% Discount
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Slide Format |
Digital Image Resolution |
Option
1 |
Option
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35mm
Format
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Scanning Resolution @ 4000dpi
~18 Megapixels |
$.35 / Slide
Standard Scanning |
$.60 / Slide
Photoshop Enhanced |
126
Format
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Scanning Resolution @ 4000dpi
~16 Megapixels |
$.35 / Slide
Standard Scanning |
$.60 / Slide
Photoshop Enhanced |
110
Format

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Scanning Resolution @ 4000dpi
~5 Megapixels |
$.35 / Slide
Standard Scanning |
$.60 / Slide
Photoshop Enhanced |
Stereo Format
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Scanning Resolution @ 4000dpi
~12 Megapixels |
$.75 / Slide
Standard Scanning |
$1.00 / Slide
Photoshop Enhanced |
127
Format
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Scanning Resolution @ 2500dpi
~18 Megapixels |
$.75 / Slide
Standard Scanning |
$1.00 / Slide
Photoshop Enhanced |
Medium
Format
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Scanning Resolution @ 2500dpi
~22 Megapixels |
$1.25 / Slide
Standard Scanning |
$1.50 / Slide
Photoshop Enhanced |
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Slide
Scanning FAQ |
Why
should I consider having you scan my slides instead doing it
on my own?
There
are consumer grade scanners for you to do your own scanning,
but you should consider the cost of equipment vs. quality output.
Also, don't underestimate the amount of time involved to do
it yourself. It is likely to be more cost effective to have
the work done professionally for the best quality and least
frustration.
What type of scanning equipment do you use for scanning slides?
Nikon
Coolscan 9000 dedicated film scanners, highly regarded for producing
excellent quality scans.
I have a large collection of slides I would like to have digitized. Where should I start?
One option is to have your slides all scanned and then organize them digitally by creating subject folders to drag and drop images into. If your slides are already organized, you may provide them in groupings with a title name for each group. When they are scanned, a titled folder will be created and all images will be scanned into that folder on the disc. If you have a large collection, often times it works well to have them scanned in batches to help break down your overall project.
What
image editing software do you use for post scan enhancements?
Adobe Photoshop CS5. Post scan editing includes cropping for
clean edges, color & exposure correction, red eye removal,
and digital correction of spots or scratches. The original,
unedited scans are also included in processing to preserve original
image integrity for true archival purposes.
How
will you organize the digital files on the disc?
The image files on the disc will be organized in the
way you provide the originals. Image directories are customized
with titles of subject groupings. If your photos aren't organized
now, you may find it easier to organize them digitally after
scanning than physically before scanning. The choice is up to
you.
Can
I view the images you put on CD / DVD on my TV?
In
order to view pictures on TV with a DVD, the images must be
made into a DVD Slideshow Video format which plays the same
way a DVD movie works. With this option, background music can
be added and you can navigate to pause on an image or go forward
and back. The cost for this option is $.25 per image. (Note:
Some DVD player models are compatible with reading jpeg images
on a data CD - this is the most basic way to view images on
a TV. There is no extra cost to provide a CD with TV resolution
jpeg images)
What
is the difference between a CD and a DVD?
Both
a CD and a DVD can be used for data storage with the only difference
being the storage size of the disc. A CD will hold up to 650MB
of data, while a DVD holds 4.37GB. In order to access the images
from a data DVD on a computer, you will need to have a DVD-Rom
drive in your computer.
Can
I make prints from the images you give me on CD or DVD?
Yes
you can, either from home or your preferred printing service.
How
many images will fit on a CD or DVD?
This varies depending on the film format and scanning resolution. As a general rule, around 200-400 images will fit on a CD and 1000-2000 will fit on a DVD.
Do
I need to remove slides from carousels or magazines?
It's
up to you, but you do not need to. There is no additional charge
to remove and replace slides from carousels or magazines.
Do I need to count the exact number of slides before sending
them to you?
No, there is no need to do so. Prepayment for scanning
is not required. The number of images and your invoice will
be totalled once all work is completed.
Do I get my slides back?
Yes, and in the same groupings you provided them in. |
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Scanning |
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DVD
Montages |
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Video to DVD |
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No
pre-payment required

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