I have recently started archiving a collection of old photos and negatives for my family, and have thus realized that this is a need that lots of people may have. Where restoration is motivated by people that want a photo fixed, archiving is for those that want their collection of photos to be saved and distributed to the interested family members. They want the people in the photographs to be recogizable, not restored.
Here are the steps;
-Scan and optimize the image (make it easy to see, not repaired)
-Number each image - whatever numbering system or naming system you want.
-Print contact sheets and burn CD's to be put in a binder for each family member.
-Include family notes on each image referencing the name or number of the image
Almost everyone has someone in the family who has a ton of old photos - with a volumn of images and a pruduction line system it could be reasonably priced and a very good money maker.
Of course the above could be done in many different formats. That is the reson for this post. If others agree that this is a good business idea, then please help me brainstorm ways to package it.
A few ideas of mine:
-Image database, such as ThumbsPlus, description would print next to the image
-A graphics layout program such as publisher
-seperate image contact sheets and print out of notes cross-referenced
-Presentation software like FlipAlbum
Any thoughts?
Thanks, Roger
Here are the steps;
-Scan and optimize the image (make it easy to see, not repaired)
-Number each image - whatever numbering system or naming system you want.
-Print contact sheets and burn CD's to be put in a binder for each family member.
-Include family notes on each image referencing the name or number of the image
Almost everyone has someone in the family who has a ton of old photos - with a volumn of images and a pruduction line system it could be reasonably priced and a very good money maker.
Of course the above could be done in many different formats. That is the reson for this post. If others agree that this is a good business idea, then please help me brainstorm ways to package it.
A few ideas of mine:
-Image database, such as ThumbsPlus, description would print next to the image
-A graphics layout program such as publisher
-seperate image contact sheets and print out of notes cross-referenced
-Presentation software like FlipAlbum
Any thoughts?
Thanks, Roger
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