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Why Scan my Memories Now?
“It’s just too much work, and I don’t have the time right now.”“Maybe when I get that fancy scanner this Christmas…”“One of the kids will do it. They’re more techy than I am.”Do these excuses sound familiar? Well, by procrastinating...Read More -
Analog vs. Digital Media
If you’re considering digitizing your analog media, and you’re perusing the Southtree homepage, you might be wondering what the difference is between these two media formats. In PhotographyFor analog media, this includes slides, and negatives where light is captured to produce...Read More -
What is the Best Size Photo to Send for Digitization?
The colder months are upon us and that means it’s the time of year when people start to feel nostalgic. Family comes around more often, warm and cozy meals are cooked and shared with the ones you love the most,...Read More -
Organizing Your Old Photos
Organizing your old photos can be a tedious and daunting task. But just like any chore that involves organization, you’ll feel so much better once you’re finished! We’re very supportive of digitizing photos, but this doesn’t mean we think you should...Read More -
Is It Better to Scan or Photograph Old Photos?
Like every classic debate, there’s an A versus B. Ketchup or mustard? Apple or Android? Team Sonic or Team Mario? Cats or dogs? Spring or summer? The list goes on.Somewhere, in between all those disputable scenarios, lies the great digital...Read More -
What Is the Best Way to Organize Old Photos
Are the numerous boxes full of old photographs in your home stressing you out? Does the task of organizing these photos seem too daunting? We know how stressful reorganizing can be. But luckily, we have some tips for making your media...Read More -
Why Memories Matter
Memories have been created since the beginning of time. They are either moment that we love and never want to lose, or events that are too embarrassing and traumatic that have left significant marks in our minds. But as much...Read More -
Inside Look: How Memories are Digitized
As technology has progressed over time, the analog media formats of the past have become outdated and new digital formats have taken precedence. Print photos, film negatives, video and audio tapes are a thing of the past: the digital download...Read More -
How Does a Film Reel Work?
We grew up taking pictures on film. Shooting home videos on film. Watching movies in theaters on film. Basically, for kids born before the millennium, film is ingrained in our history as much as the memories they carry.In fact, you...Read More -
10 Unforgettable Statistics about Human Memory
Ever wonder how many "gigabytes" your brain could store if it were a computer? Scientists estimate that the answer would be equivalent to up to 2.5 million gigabytes of storage! That compares to the biggest hard drive to date—that is...Read More
