Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center/Scanners



 You are allowed one (1) appointment per machine a day. If you are 15 or more minutes late for your appointment your time can be given to someone else.   Visitors can only schedule the scanning machines twice in any given week.  You must also bring your own DVD's if using the VHS to DVD recorder</B> </LI>  <FONT color="red">Bring an external USB drive with at least 16G or more of available space for a single session</FONT></B> </LI>

Slide Scanning
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35mm Slide Digitizer Reservations
' SlideSnap X1' This scanner will automatically capture up to 20 film slides per minute.

Scanners for Photographs and Books
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Photo Scanner Reservations
' Kodak Picture Saver Scanning System - PS80' Whole boxes of old and new photos can become JPEG and TIFF files in minutes. Digital images of color and black-and-white photos and documents can be shared via computers, tablets, and cell phones. This scanner accommodates photos and documents up to 8-1/2’’x 14’’. The PS80 scans up to 85 photos per minute.

When scheduling the PS80 you'll be automatically scheduled for the Flat Bed
<p style="font-size:16px"> ' Kodak Picture Saver Scanning System PS80 - Flatbed Accessory' If photos have been in an album for a long time, they may be glued in or covered with plastic protectors. In either case, damage can occur when trying to remove them. A flatbed scanner provides an option to scan these fragile files at no risk of harm and will keep album pages intact. Photos, documents and books with binding up to 8-1/2’’x 14’’ can be scanned. 'The PS80 and the Flat Bed scanner uses the same computer. When scheduling the PS80 you will automatically be schedule for the Flat Bed.'

Convert Paper Documents into PDF Files
<p style="font-size:16px"> Lexmark Scanner, Print and Copier This Copier/Scanner/Print will scan several documents directly to flash drive or print from a flash drive. It has the unique feature of being able to digitize individual documents directly into Family Tree. It will print on standard (8-1/2 "x 11") or legal size (81/2" x 14") paper. It will also perform specialized copy projects.



<FONT size="4">Video Tape Conversion</B></FONT>

Equipment is provided to capture, in real-time, the video from full-size VHS tapes. The Equipment will capture the video and store it on a DVD or 16 gig Thumb Drive.

Please bring blank DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD-R types) also you need a 16 gig USB thumb drive. Recommended brands are Verbatim DVR+R or DVD-R 8x, Maxwell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x or DVD-R 8x/16x, Sony DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x. 

Preparing to use the Video Tape Converter
For a successful experience, consider the following:  The captured video files will be in .mpg and .mp4 formats and will be transferred to the patron's personal USB thumb drive to take home. A two-hour video will need about 16G of USB storage for the .mpg or MP4 format.</LI>  A MP4 file is a compressed video file, that can so we can put it on a thumb drive.</LI> <li> A vob is a file that is usually large and can be saved to a thumb drive but sometimes too large unless you bring a large thumb drive. Otherwise, you make an mp4 out of it.</li>  Full-size VHS tapes.</LI>  Rewind tapes or set at start point before coming, if possible, to maximize time</LI>  Expect about one hour of video content during a session with half hour of setup/wrap up </LI>  <FONT color="red">Please bring an external USB drive with at least 16Gig or more of available space for a single session</FONT></B> </LI>  A VHS or DVD can be made into a MP4. </LI>  Plan to complete all efforts within the scheduled time period </LI>  Do not bring tapes with commercial content or copyrighted material, only family-related videos</LI>  <FONT color="red">Please bring your own DVD's and 16 gig thumb drives</FONT></B> </LI> <LI> <B><FONT color="red">You are allowed one (1) appointment per machine a day. Two (2) appointments a week.</FONT></B> </LI> <LI> <B><FONT color="red">If you are 15 or more minutes late for your appointment your time can be given to someone else.</FONT></B> </LI>

The video conversion equipment is to be used only with the assistance of a trained technology missionary.The video tape can be split into smaller topic-based segments during the conversion - birthday party, vacation, graduation, etc. The result is small subject-based videos that can be uploaded to Social Media (Facebook), loaded on a phone, or easily shared with family & friends.

While the digital video files will provide the best option to play and share video memories, a DVD can be created during the conversion if needed. Please bring blank DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD-R types). Recommended brands are Verbatim DVR+R or DVD-R 8x, Maxwell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x or DVD-R 8x/16x, Sony DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x.

<FONT SIZE="3"><B>Kodak Multi-Media Scanner</B></FONT> This scanner converts 35mm, 126, 110 negatives and slides into .jpg digital files. It will also capture still-shot images from 8mm film reels. This scanner is not scheduled and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This scanner can be used for one hour, plus incremental 30-minute periods until the scanner is needed by another patron. <BR CLEAR="left">



MovieMaker Pro
8mm/Super 8 Film to Digital

<li>A fully automated projector to digitize 8mm and Super 8 movies up to 9” reels</li> <li>Frame by Frame digitizing for high quality digital output</li> <li>Stand alone machine, no computer, no software or Drivers are required</li> <li>Scans and directly saves digital movies into SD/SDHC cards (32GB max)</li> <li>Converts 8 and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 1080P/20 fps</li> <li>Compatible with all Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems</li> <li>Playback the digital movies to TV with Thumb Drive (Bring at least 16 GIG drive)</li> <li>If your film is not in good condition such as dusty, broken, ruptured sprocket holes, misaligned, taped overlap, bent, spliced, gluey or thick, please check and fix the film problems first.</li> <li> Otherwise it may be stuck on film track, or damage/jamstop or produce poor quality or jittery videos.</li>