People have been taking photos since the 1800's, and because there are so many clues to be found, pictures have become a vital role in genealogy work. Larsen Digital, a film conversion provider located in Utah, works with genealogists around the world in helping to further their work.
Pleasant View, Utah, October 14, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Film converted to digital is making waves in the genealogy world, making it easier to connect and find answers with the aid of your digitized film. People have been taking photos since the 1800’s, and because there are so many clues to be found, pictures have become a vital role in genealogy work. With photos and film converted to digital, there are many opportunities available to find the answers to the questions you seek.
- Share the photos with friends and family via e-mail, social media or other venue. Since the photos and film are digital, it is easier than ever to get second and third opinions on a photograph. It could jog someone’s memory as to a person, place or time, giving clues to your ancestral heritage.
- Post your digital images on “Lost and Found” genealogy sites. If you or no one you know can identify individuals in photos, maybe someone else can. Sites such as Dead Fred allows you to post the pictures from your family’s past, as well as look at photos others have posted, helping to put the pieces of your genealogy puzzle in place.
Larsen Digital, a film conversion provider located in Utah, works with genealogists around the world in helping to further their work. Retired Genealogical Professional Dr. Lyman D. Platt, PhD said,
"Photographs can also add a great deal of history to otherwise boring dates. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a picture of a family standing in front of their old log cabin, surrounded by work tools and animals, wearing their daily dress, with a certain type of spectacle, corncob pipe, apron, or rocking chair can enhance the family history enormously."
Dr. Lyman D. Platt
“Photographs can also add a great deal of history to otherwise boring dates. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a picture of a family standing in front of their old log cabin, surrounded by work tools and animals, wearing their daily dress, with a certain type of spectacle, corncob pipe, apron, or rocking chair can enhance the family history enormously.” Reference
Genealogy is grown leap and bounds with the help of current technology. Getting photos and other film digitized and being able to upload them in a matter of minutes has been a factor in the growth as well. It is easy and possible for anyone to share their old family photos and contribute to genealogy now more so than ever.
For more information in converting slides, negatives, photos, video tapes and movie film to digital to aid genealogy work, contact Larsen Digital.
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