We have two computers setup to use with the following devices to allow digitization of various formats of media. The computer that is connected to the video capture also has Adobe Premiere Elements and Audacity for video and sound editing.
- Reservations Recommended – Call the Information Desk 517.546.0720 to create a 4 hour reservation to ensure availability of equipment. Reservations can be made a week in advance of your visit. Drop Ins are also available but equipment might be in use or reserved.
- For all the devices except the Epson FastFoto staff will hold your photo id until device is returned.
DigitNow! Record Player, Cassette, Music CD
Want to digitize your records or cassettes? This device can record from a record or cassette to a USB drive or SD card. This device does not need to be connected to a computer. It just needs a USB drive or SD card. USB drives are available for purchase at the Information Desk. If you want to edit your recording we have Audacity on one of the digitization computers.
Elgato Video Capture
We have a computer setup with this video capture device that can be connected to a VCR or a camcorder. The video formats that can be captured by this device are VHS, VHS-C, Video 8, Hi8, Digital 8 and MiniDV. This software for this device allows trimming of the recording before saving. If you want to do more editing we have Adobe Premiere Elements on one of the digitization computers.
Epson Fastfoto Photo Scanner
Scan thousands of photos as fast as 1 photo per second at 300 dpi, and batch-scans up to 35 photos at a time. It is also document scanner with character recognition which converts scanned images into readable text. Can scan photos, documents, thicker photos (such as polaroid) and panoramic photos at 300dpi or 600dpi as a JPG or TIFF. The computer that is connected to this device has GIMP and Windows Paint 3D photo editing software.
Kodak Slide N Scan Digital Film Scanner
Scan color and B&W negatives (135, 110, 126) and 50mm slides (135, 110,126). Once completed with scanning download to the connected computer and transfer to a USB/email/cloud service. This device does not need to be connected to a computer until ready to download. If you want to edit your scans we have a computer that has GIMP and Windows Paint 3D photo editing software.
Wolverine Film2Digital Moviemaker Pro
Transform 8mm and Super 8 film into modern digital video with the Film2Digital MovieMaker Pro 8mm and Super 8 Converter. It uses a 3.53MP 1/3″ CMOS sensor to create detailed Full HD 1080p video at 20 fps by scanning the film frame by frame. This converter works with a variety of reel types up to 9″ in size and offers both automatic and manual exposure. It roughly takes 1 hour to record 100 feet of film. This device does not need to be connected to a computer until ready to download. If you want to edit your recording we have Adobe Premiere Elements on one of the digitization computers.
Wolverine MovieMaker PRO User Manual
Estimated Times:
- 50ft/3in reel – record time ~30 minutes, running time ~3:20
- 200ft/5in reel – record time ~2 hours, running time ~13:20
- 400ft/7in reel – record time ~4 hours, running time ~26:40
