Digitizing Your Family History (Family Tree Books)
by Rhonda Mcclure
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Author: Rhonda McclureEdition: Paperback
Published: 2004-08-19
ISBN: 1558707085
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Family Tree Books
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Book Review: Great reference for "Digital Family Historians"
Summary: 5 Stars
(Our online family history service - Family Photoloom - focuses on helping family historians make the photo~genealogy connection, and we present information about digitizing family history to a variety of audiences. This well-written guide is the primary resource for our genealogy conference presentation entitled "No More Fuzzy Faces: The Secrets of Digitizing Family History.")
In her introductory acknowledgment, author Rhonda McClure invites the reader to "Remember to grasp technology." It resonates well. Computers have revolutionized genealogy research, and in this excellent guide, McClure extends the boundaries of this revolution to encompass the larger circle of family history.
"Digitizing Your Family History" offers an easy, interesting read; McClure weaves relatable personal narrative and relevant technical information, and the reader receives an education and appreciation for the way things used to be (and how far things have come) while getting up to speed on the latest technology.
Beginning with a chapter focusing on the new horizons that digitizing offers to the family historian, this practical how-to reference provides a good introduction to image editing, working with vintage photos, and digitizing audio and video tapes. Chapters are logically sequenced, and well thought out icons in the margins call attention to tips, techniques, and online resources.
Scanning photos, paper documents, slides, and negatives are covered in great detail. One whole chapter, for example, is dedicated to helping the reader choose the scanner or digital camera that is optimal for his needs. Another chapter focuses on the "Imaging Road Warrior," and provides all the essential information needed for digitally preserving history on the road.
A highly-experienced genealogy researcher, McClure takes pains to emphasize the importance of keeping research journals, and offers practical advice for doing this with the tools at hand. She also addresses the challenges of organizing, printing, and sharing digital family history, and provides insightful tips and advice for meeting those challenges. All in all, "Digitizing Your Family History" is an excellent choice, particularly for beginning and intermediate "Digital Family Historians."
Summary of Digitizing Your Family History (Family Tree Books)
Family historians know the value of preserving precious family heirlooms--old letters, diaries, photographs, Bible pages. Yet most have limited, if any, knowledge of the technology needed to safely save these items.Digitizing Your Family History gives readers the tools they need to keep these records permanently. They'll learn to:
* Utilize a scanner to best save photos and documents
* Get maximum results from digital cameras
* Enhance vintage photos through electronic editing
* Work with printers, PDAs, and more to preserve family records
* Organize digital records for easy access in later years
With McClure's instructive guide, genealogists will learn how to better preserve their family memories for future generations.
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