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Converting a large photographic negative collection to digital form.

S Giannavola1

  • 1Media Services, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA.

The Journal of Biocommunication
|November 8, 2001
PubMed
Summary

University media services digitized a 13,000-negative portrait archive, preserving historical staff images. This digital transition ensures long-term access to valuable visual records.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Media Production
  • Digital Archiving
  • Photographic Preservation

Background:

  • University media departments are shifting from traditional film to digital workflows.
  • This transition necessitates the conversion of existing physical assets to digital formats.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Media Services faced this challenge with its extensive portrait negative collection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the process of digitizing a large-scale traditional photographic archive.
  • To assess the scope and characteristics of the portrait negative collection.
  • To ensure the preservation and accessibility of historical staff portraits.

Main Methods:

  • Cataloging and assessing a collection of approximately 13,000 photographic negatives.
  • Identifying image formats, including 4x5, 120, and 35mm film.
  • Prioritizing digitization efforts for black and white and color negatives.

Main Results:

  • The archive contains portraits of nearly 6,000 individuals, spanning up to twenty years.
  • Approximately 65% of the collection comprises 4x5 black and white negatives.
  • Color negatives constitute less than 20% of the total collection.

Conclusions:

  • The digitization of the portrait negative archive is a critical step in modernizing media services.
  • Preserving these digital assets ensures the continued availability of historical staff imagery.
  • The project highlights the importance of adapting traditional media archives for the digital age.

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