Post-Scan Services:  Image Processing, Metadata & Cataloguing

Image processing and derivative files for arching

Brechin digitizes high quality images to specific client requests. For general use, those files may be sufficient for customers who wishes to create their own smaller images or use as is. However, digitization projects for archiving require more options. Brechin will digitize to client specifications for master tiff images and then produce adjusted derivative images as required. These can be access jpegs, gifs, adjusted tiffs, PDF image or compressed text-searchable PDFs. Adjustments include brightness and contrast adjustments, sharpening and resizing as well as any specific requests.

Photo restoration and general imaging services

Old family photographs can be scanned and adjusted to restore faded colour balance as well as marks, scratches and other degradations repaired. Work will be quoted on a per job basis.

Technical Metadata Capture and Documentation

Once archival materials are digitized, it is very important for on-going image preservation and access to have a record not only of descriptive and structural metadata but also specifically the technical metadata that is associated with the digital capture conversion process. Brechin provides technical metadata in excel or text files that relate to the project including: scanning / capture device, software, PC and OS, colour space, and a host of other critical data.

Indexing and Catologuing Images and Document Files

Brechin can help you optimize access to your photo collection, manage your resources and provide improved access. We can deliver an efficient, affordable solution without disrupting your workflow and allowing you to use your limited staff resources for higher priority tasks.