Digital Archiving

Digital Archiving is the practice of preserving, restoring, and structuring digital and digitized content so it remains authentic, accessible, and usable over time. This includes both born-digital records and digital surrogates, such as scanned photographs, audio recordings, and paper documents.

The benefits of digital archiving are:

Protect irreplaceable content from media degradation, obsolescence, and data corruption

Reduce future workload by organizing and preserving materials before further deterioration

Ensure long-term access and usability of both personal and institutional digital assets

Enhance clarity and quality through restoration of aged, degraded, or low-quality media

Improve discoverability and retrieval through structured file systems and metadata tagging

Support sustainability goals by reducing unnecessary duplication and preserving only what matters

More than simply storing files, digital archiving is the process of protecting and organizing your most important materials – whether that's a century of family photographs or a company's legacy of critical records. It involves not just digitization, but trusted repository management, sustainable file formats, meaningful metadata, and ongoing integrity checks to ensure long-term access.

Grounded in professional archival standards, digital preservation safeguards historical, legal, and cultural value – for individuals, families, and organizations alike.

Case Study

Personal Education Archive

Digitized and organized a large collection of education materials, including papers, photographs, school records, awards, and certificates. Applied metadata and classification systems to ensure long-term preservation, resulting in a searchable, well-structured digital archive.

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Projects

Family History Preservation

Digitized hundreds of family history artifacts – including photos, handwritten documents, certificates, and legal records – that were at risk of loss due to age and disorganization. Where possible, materials were digitally restored to improve clarity and legibility, then preserved through careful metadata tagging and a structured archive designed for long-term access.

50th Anniversary Tribute Video

Created a visual tribute video to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary, compiling and restoring decades of family photographs from their dating years through to their golden celebration. The final video blended images, music, and memory into a shareable, emotional keepsake for family and friends.

Media Conversion & Restoration

Converted a wide range of aging analog media – including cassette tapes, mini tapes, LP albums, and VHS home videos – into digital formats for long-term preservation. Content included family performances, personal recordings, and day-to-day moments, all cleaned up where possible and organized for easy access and sharing.

Skills

Taxonomy and Classification Design
Metadata Standards and Schema Development
Naming Convention Planning
Photo, Audio, Video, and Document Editing
Digital Format Management and Migration
Version Tracking and Integrity Checks
File System Structuring and Archival Planning
Consultation and Coaching

Tools

Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Audition
DaVinci Resolve
Silverfast
Epson Perfection V850 PRO
Epson FF-680W
Fujitsu Scansnap fi-7480
CZUR ET24 Pro

Services

My primary objective is to preserve, restore, and organize digital and analog media in ways that make them usable, searchable, and accessible for the long term – whether for families protecting cherished memories or organizations safeguarding institutional knowledge.

▼ Digital Preservation

I help ensure your digital files are safe, usable, and future-ready by checking their integrity, converting outdated formats, and organizing them in a reliable storage system.

▼ Digital Restoration

I enhance and repair old or damaged media — like photos, audio recordings, or videos — to bring them back to life while preserving their original feel.

▼ Filing/Organizational System Creation

I create easy-to-use folder structures, tags, and metadata so your files are neatly organized and simple to find, no matter how much content you’re working with.

▼ Media Conservation Education

I guide you through smart, sustainable ways to store and care for both digital and physical media so your content stays safe and accessible over time.

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