It also provides the flexibility to capture a range of material sizes. The Benefits of Digitising The rationale behind many of our clients' imaging requirements is the preservation of material. Many of Australia's libraries and museums hold large pictorial collections of early Australian life and events. Many of the images are fragile and deteriorating and must be kept out of the light, and are therefore not accessible to the public at large. By imaging these collections a great many people are now able to view and have access to these collections that were previously not available.
Every client is unique as are their requirements.
To date Search Tech has imaged over half a million items. Approximately 500 images are captured per day, but the number varies greatly depending on the variety of material, for example, a collection of standard 35 mm slides as opposed to objects in all shapes and sizes. The majority of the images captured are on public display in Australia's major libraries and museums. Being Used Search Tech has continually kept abreast of the marketplace offerings in the area of imaging. We find that a broadcast quality video camera connected to a broadcast quality frame grabbing card, to be the most versatile means of image capture.