Glass Negatives Digitisation Services
Digitise Glass Photo Plates
Glass photographic plates are a rare and beautiful piece of history that we are especially excited by here at EachMoment. Although glass plate photography techniques are still used on occasion today, the majority of glass negatives in existence will probably date from the Victorian era. These delicate examples of historical photography will get special care and attention while we work to preserve the images for future generations and continue the legacy that the first photographers have left for us to enjoy.
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How We Digitise Glass Negatives
Glass photo plates are already fragile, thanks to the material, but their old age further complicates matters. The emulsions used during the development of the glass negative can become flaky over time, so we take extreme care when handling these. We use a combination of manual tools that can be applied sensitively as well as high-spec scanners that will create the best possible digital recreation of the images.
- We send you a Memory Box. You fill it with your memories, and the box is collected from you and tracked to ensure secure delivery.
- All plates are handled using latex gloves in a dust-free environment to minimise contamination of the emulsion.
- Dirt and dust are gently removed using compressed air, microfibre cloths or ultra-soft brushes.
- Scans are taken with an ultra-high resolution scanner (4800dpi).
- Digital editing tools convert negatives to positives and remove blemishes.
- Images are transferred to your preferred storage option.
- All the original glass plates are returned to you, along with your new digital images.
Why should I digitise my glass negatives?
Glass photo plates are among the most fragile photographic formats. Glass plate photography is where photography began, and preserving these images is essential. The potential for cracking or shattering, along with the risk of emulsion degradation, makes our digitisation process vital for preserving these historic photos.
A Brief History of Glass Plate Photography
Glass plate photography was one of the earliest widespread techniques for capturing still images. The "wet-collodion" process, invented in the mid-nineteenth century, required preparing and developing slides immediately. Despite the cumbersome process, the images produced were of high quality.
In the late 19th century, glass plates were replaced by photographic film, but some esoteric photographers still use them today for their tactile joy and historical development techniques.
Why wait? Convert your slides to digital now!
Once these steps are complete, your slides are fully converted to digital and ready to be enjoyed. Preserving your memories with an EachMoment Memory Box is a thoughtful gift for loved ones.
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Ordine
La Memory Box arriva a casa vostra. La riempite con tutti i vostri vecchi supporti. Noi la ritiriamo gratuitamente tramite il corriere più sicuro d'Italia!
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Digitalizzare
Puliamo e ripariamo gratuitamente ogni oggetto che necessita di attenzione. Digitalizziamo i vostri ricordi con la migliore qualità possibile. Il nostro corriere sicuro vi restituisce la Memory Box con i vostri ricordi digitali e i vostri vecchi supporti.
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Godere
Ora è possibile condividere e rivivere ricordi preziosi su qualsiasi dispositivo digitale. Ridete e piangete quando vedete i vecchi tempi e i vecchi volti riportati in vita. Sentitevi sicuri sapendo che i vostri ricordi sono al sicuro per sempre.
