Layton Utah FamilySearch Center/Photo Scanners

 

 The Layton FamilySearch Center  has the following equipment to assist you in scanning documents and photos to digital format, and converting other video and audio media to digital format.

High speed photo scanners Flatbed scanners, including an over-sized flatbed scanner Document scanner VHS to DVD converter 8 mm reel to reel converter Mini DV camera to DVD converter Slide scanners Audio cassette converter Phonograph to digital converter Wolverine negative/slide converter CD/DVD/Blueray duplicator

 High Speed Photo Scanners - Flatbed Scanners - Over-sized Flatbed Scanner Each of the scanning stations has a flatbed scanner and a batch scanner attached. We also have an oversized flatbed scanner for those projects that are too large for a standard size scanner. Please call the center if you need the over-sized scanner during your visit. Click on the "Reserve" button below to make a reservation for the photo scanner.

 Document Scanner The document scanner will scan documents up to 8 1/2 inches wide. The scanner will accept multiple pages at once, but the pages must be separated (no bindings, staples, etc.). The scanner will convert your multiple page documents to single pdf file (either black and white or color). Click on the "Reserve" button below to make a reservation for the photo scanner.

 VHS to DVD Converter The equipment will capture the video and store it on a DVD. In order to have a successful session, here are some things to know: -For full size VHS tapes, rewind the tapes or set at start point before coming. -Expect about one hour of video content during a session with half hour of setup/wrap up. Plan to complete all efforts within the scheduled time period. -Do not bring tapes with commerical content or copyrighted material, only family-related videos. -The captured video file will be in .mpg or .mp4 formats and will be transferred to the patron's personal DVD to take home. A two-hour video will need about 16GB of USB storage for the .mpg or .mp4 format. An MP4 file is a compressed video file, that can be put on a thumb drive. A VOB is a file that is usually larger and best saved on a thumb drive with more than 16GB. A VHS or DVD can also be made into an MP4 file. -The video tape can be split into smaller topic-based segments during the conversion such as for a birthday party, vacation, graduation, etc. The result is small subject-based videos that can be uploaded to social media, loaded on a phone, or easily shared with family and friends. The digital video files will provide the best option to play and share video memories. If needed a DV can be created during the conversion. -Please bring blank DVD discs (DVD-R types). -You'll need a DVD for every two hours of VHS video. Click on the "Reserve" button below to make a reservation for the photo scanner.

 8 mm Reel to Reel Converter This is a Movie Maker scanner to digitize 8mm and Super 8 movies up to 9” reels. It digitizes frame by frame for high quality digital output. 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. Otherwise it may be stuck on film track, or damage/jamstop or produce poor quality or jittery videos. Click on the "Reserve" button below to make a reservation for the photo scanner.

 Mini DV Camera to DVD Converter This is a sony Hi 8 camcoder that uses a Hi8 cassette. This camera uses Powerdirector the same software that we use on our VHS to DVD recorder. Click on the "Reserve" button below to make a reservation for the photo scanner.

 Slide Scanner This scanner will automatically capture up to 20 film slides per minute. Click on the "Reserve" button below to make a reservation for the photo scanner.

 Audio Cassette Converter This audio device will play your cassette tape and convert it to a MP3 format. It will also let you save your MP3 file to a USB drive 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.

 Please reserve only one time slot per visit. However, special arrangements can be made for those traveling longer distances to the Center. Please contact the Center at 801-784-2100 for further information regarding this issue. 

Please be on time for your reservation. The reservation will only be held for 15 minutes after which the reservation will be cancelled.

<p style="color:black"><font face="Comic Sans MS"> Copyright Notice: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.

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<p style="color:black"><font face="Comic Sans MS"> Before your visit: <i> 1. Remove photographs from albums and any sticky tabs if necessary. If older pictures are mounted on cardboard, they can be scanned separately on the flatbed scanner. 2. Pictures should be sorted by size and direction. They must be fed into the scanner in groups of the same size to avoid jamming the scanner. The photos are inserted into the scanner face-up with the top of the photo at the bottom. After sorting by size, sort again by direction. In order to save time, it is best if portrait-oriented pictures are separated from landscape-oriented ones. 3. The batch scanners are capable of scanning both sides of a photo or document simultaneously. It is suggested that photos or documents with content on both sides be separated out into their own group. 4. A flash drive is needed for storing the digitized images created. It is recommended that a 16GB or larger flash drive be dedicated just for scanning documents and photos. 5. The Kodak software allows you to restore, crop, and separate sheets of pictures into individual pictures. 6. Trained staff are always available to help patrons use the scanners.

<p style="color:blue"><font face="Comic Sans MS"> Please plan on the last 10 minutes of your reserved time to save your photos. Be sure you finish up on time so that the person following you can have their full time.