Organizing Your Slides and Negatives
1) Group and Label
You may keep your slides in their original carousels as a group. It would be helpful if you labeled each carousel so that when we save the group as a folder on your DVD, they will be easy to identify.
For negatives, if they are in a 8x11 clear plastic sheet, you may leave them in there. Maybe place a sticky or a dot on the ones you would like to have scanned. If they're not in a sheet, but rather sleeves, you may note down which negatives you want scanned. If you look at each negative, there are about 4 - 6 images per negative strip. Each individual image has a number above it. You may use those numbers as to identify which you would like scanned.
2) Saving Individual Slides with a Specific Name
We scan your originals in the order they come. If you like them saved under a certain name or folder, group them and label them. We'll save them under the names and folders as per your instructions.
Organizing Your Photos
1) Group and Label
I scan from first to last, so place your photos in such an order in an labeled folder. A basic envelope holds about 25, 4x6 photos. For 8x10 images, you'll need a 8x11 envelope, which holds about 15-20 photos.
A shoe box holds about 400, 4x6 photos.
2) Saving Individual Photos with a Specific Name
If you want your individual photos saved under a certain name, please note it down. What some customers do is, they will mark down on the back of the photo the name in which they want it saved as.
Organizing Your VHS Tapes
1) Make Sure Your VHS Tapes Are Labeled.
Creating menus and DVD covers is a lot easier when your VHS tapes are labeled.
2) Preparing VHS Tapes For Editing
If you require editing, please provide a detailed timeline of which part you want to keep and omit.
Safe Packing
We have had not one problem when dealing with shipping. Of course, sometimes a package came later then expected, but we have a 100% success delivery rate, with no damage done on your originals or DVDs. Saying that, here are a few tips to send your ordinals safely.
First, make sure you use a box designed for shipping. Shoe boxes are not acceptable. Second, if you are sending your originals in their original carousels, make sure they in a box. If not, maybe put a plastic bag around it so that no packing material debris gets it. We suggest not to use newspaper because the fibers and dust off the newspaper tends to somehow get on the slide/negative. So, just make sure that they covered with a box or plastic bag. Some customers take the slides out of the carousel and place them in a ziploc bag, wrapped with an elastic bag.. This is great because they are easy to label with a marker, and they save space and money when shipping. For negatives, just keep them in their sleeves, and you can place them in an envelope. But for peace of mind, place that envelope in a plastic bag.
As for photos, also place them ziploc bags, or you may just leave them in their original folders. Just make sure to place them in a box and covered so that no packing debris gets into them.
For VHS tapes, it would be great if you kept them in their sleeves, but it's not required. Just wrap them up in a plastic bag to keep any debris getting onto the film.
It takes about 4-5 days for standard shipping. We suggest using Canada Post or Purolator -- we have had some trouble with UPS, regarding late deliveries. Expect order over 1000 photos/slides and 40-hours of VHS tape to take 4-6 weeks to complete. For orders less then that, we can usually squeeze you in between larger projects and get them done sooner.
DigitalCalgary
Attn: Konrad/Becky
302, 123 - 22 Ave NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 1T4
403-245-2449
info@digitalcalgary.com
We get orders all across Canada. We have had thousands of original slides, negatives, and photos arrive safely. To ensure your originals arrive safe, please follow these suggestions.
First, take a look around the site and give us a call or email with any questions. Next, organize your originals. Read below on a few tips on how to organize them and prepare them for shipping.
Next, let us know that we're to expect your shipment. Once your shipment arrives, we will send you a quote and a few examples to make sure we're both on the same page. Once you give us the go-ahead, we'll complete your project.
Once your project is complete, we'll ship you the DVDs. Once you approve the DVDs and there are no problems, we will send you a PayPal invoice (you don't need to be registered with PayPal) and pay using your credit card. Once paid, we ship back your originals. We find this process fair on both sides-- you do not pay until you are satisfied, and we are ensured payment. If you prefer not to pay using your credit card over the internet, we also accept cheques.
