The preservation of our visual heritage is an important challenge in this digital age. While we create more images then ever before, the ongoing technological development is resulting in ever faster obsolescence of digital systems. This paired with the absolute certainty of eventual equipment failure is a calling for everybody to pay special attention to the preservation and long-term protection of images.

We offer cost-effective custom solutions in the following areas.

DIGITIZATION

Visual communication relies on digital images to be rapidly disseminated electronically.

Many organizations have large volumes of analog (film based) images that are not yet readily available for electronic communication use.

We provide professional solutions that efficiently digitize these images and prevent image loss through physical deterioration.

DIGITAL WORKFLOW DESIGN & OPTIMIZATION

Working with volumes of mission critical digital images can significantly be enhanced by tailoring an efficient workflow.

With a good understanding of your needs, we develop a custom solution that will allow your staff to work frictionless with soft- and hardware.

The resulting work processes will create faster and higher quality results.

DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESIGN

DAM systems are at the center of any efficient digital archive and workflow.

From the individual workplace to a global corporate network, these systems are flexible to provide instant access to images and other important digital assets.

The systems can also be set up to manage and control usage rights, licenses and access privileges.

DIGITAL COLOR MANAGEMENT

Quality in digital reproduction is dependent on the implementation of a comprehensive digital color management.

Based on the desired workflow, we can supply the hardware and staff training which will guarantee that your digital color processing meets professional reprographic standards.

DIGITAL IMAGE BACK-UP

The biggest thread for digital images is the sudden and complete loss of full libraries through equipment failure.

Hard drive crashes, human error, natural disasters are just a few situations that can create catastrophic data losses.

To prevent this, a comprehensive digital back-up strategy has to be put in place.

ARCHIVAL FILM STORAGE

High temperature, humidity and inappropriate storage material are the main reasons for loosing film images to fungus growths which creates permanent damage of the film emulsion.

Most film and certain photo papers contain biological substrate which can provide a fertile feeding ground for microorganisms.

We provide storage solutions that will prevent and stop such deterioration and insure the longterm survival of your precious originals.

IMAGE RESTORATION

If the damage to the original image has already occurred there are still ways in trying to salvage the picture before it is completely lost.

Analog and digital restoration can revive some of the most precious memories.

REPRODUCTION

All physical materials can be expected to change or deteriorate over time.

Large scale original photo prints and artworks should be digitized using reprographic techniques to create a best quality digital copy.

Reproducing the work today in digital form will prove extremely useful in future, should the original ever get damaged or lost.

DOCUMENTATION

Celebrating the milestones of any institution is a good opportunity to take stock and document the accomplishments.

The best way to showcase this are the images that bear witness to these special moments.

We provide full service solutions for your special event publications and can tie this into future-proofing your image archive.