Helpful Guides for Your Family Archive
Guides, field notes, and stories from the workshop.
Organizing Before You Digitize
You don't need perfect organization before you bring your collection in. A little loose sorting by type and era is plenty. The meticulous part is my job.
Getting StartedWhy I Don't Mail Memories
Mail-order digitizing ships your irreplaceable originals and hopes for the best. I don't. Drop off in Colwood, I digitize everything myself, originals never leave town.
Enjoying & SharingWatch Digitized Videos on Your Smart TV
Your home movies are on a USB drive. Three simple ways to watch them on the big screen, from a plug-in-and-play USB to your own private streaming server.
Services Deep DiveFrom Dusty Albums to Digital Showcases
Those heavy albums are slowly fading and sticking together. I scan every photo, correct decades of colour shift, and give you files the whole family can share.
Getting StartedHow to Pack Your Bin
Getting your box of memories to me safely is simpler than you think. Group items loosely, handle photos by the edges, skip the rubber bands. No sorting required.
Legacy & StoriesHow I Built My Family's Private Netflix
I practice what I preach. My family's 1,400+ home videos live on a private server that works just like Netflix. Here's how I built it, and the care I bring to yours.
Getting StartedWhat Tape Is This?
A box of unlabelled tapes? Here's how to tell VHS from Hi8 from MiniDV from 8mm film at a glance, and which formats need rescuing the soonest.