DIGITISING OLD RARE MAPS IN OXFORDSHIRE UK
Archiving and Scanning Duplication at Oxford Duplication Centre
Heritage maps are fragile and can easily become damaged with age deterioration. The first process in capturing historical maps is to make a HQ TIFF detailed image of the map which can be kept digitally.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU WITH YOUR HISTORICAL PROJECTS
Documents are digitised to the highest possible quality (to avoid redigitisation) and digital copies are preserved using long term digital storage with backups. For online presentation a derived copy (a down-sampled lower quality version) is created from the master image.
The primary reasons for digitising maps are to allow easy access to documents and protect the physical originals and minimize handling of them. Original documents are fragile and likely to be lost in the near future. At Oxford Duplication we scan a perfect copy as possible. Typically 600 dpi or better 1200 dpi, with lighting and colour calibration (ICC profile), lossless compression as a standard.
FUTURE PROOFING YOUR FUTURE ARCHIVES
Formats for storing the digitised masters of historical documents and maps: Uncompressed TIFF JPEG2000 part 1 (lossless and lossy), JPEG, PNG, TIFF. For text documents like newspapers or books, we use formats to include PDF-A.
PREPARATION OF MASTER DIGITAL FILES
We are competitive in price but realistic with the work that may be required. The condition of the orders are taken into consideration. If the orders are clean and requires less attention then this will keep the prices down. If the paper is damaged or needing attention ie cleaning and preparation work then this slows the process down and the price will be reflective.
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Our digitisation services provide professional scanning and imaging solutions for all film and document media that need to be converted into modern formats, ready for online presence. Our clients include world history archival companies, car retailers, museums and heritage collectors held by corporate and private clients.
OUR SERVICES WITHIN CONSUMER & CORPORATE SCANNING
Standard Slide and Negative Strips
Our standard slide and negative strip scanning is very popular with consumer clients. With resolutions perfect for HD viewing these scan be scanned and preserved using our cloud server or onto USB, DVD or your own cloud.
Non Standard Slide and Negative Strips
Our non standard slide and negative strip scanning is perfect for corporate, archive companies and consumer clients that batch small to large batches of slides. These formats require more specialist handling. With 3D stereo slides we would usually only scan one side unless advised.
Medium Format Film Conversion to TIFF or JPEG
Our medium and large format film scanning starts anywhere between 3.8 x 3.8cm upto large format 4 x 5". To include oversize negative scanning of glass plate and lantern slides and X-Ray scanning solutions.
Glass Plate Negative Scanning
We are specialists the conversion of glass plate negatives. These stunning slides are fragile and require gentle handling and cleaning. Our equipment is perfect for this conversion ready for you to access the digital files.
Photograph Scanning
Our scanning services are fully supportive of converting photographs upto oversize A3 and beyond. Working with private clients, artists and archive centres we convert into your chosen digital files ready for easy access.
Document & Diary Scanning
Our company can provide superb options for document scanning upto oversize A3. Working with many companies in and around Oxfordshire we provide solutions for archiving all your paperwork into digital media.
Artwork Scanning
Working with many artists and companies we can convert your artwork into digital formats ready for online presence. Capturing all the details our scanners are superb at support you with your digital media requirements.