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Hi8 vs. MiniDV A Detailed Comparison Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Home videos were a staple of the second half of the 20th century. As technology allowed cameras to get smaller and more portable, families across the country (and the world) discovered the wonders of being able to capture the most...

How to Organize Negative Film Strips for Scanning: A Step-by-Step Guide Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

This blog explains how to organize negative film strips before scanning, including tips for sorting negatives, preparing them for digitization, and preserving your memories with clarity and care. Before you digitize your photo negatives, taking the time to properly organize...

Different Types of Videotape Formats Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Videotapes may no longer be the go-to way to watch movies and family videos. But for many people, various videotape format options are still the primary way they store some of the most precious memories of their family and friends....

How to Get Rid of Old VHS Tapes Without Getting Rid of Your Memories Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

For years, your VHS tapes were your weekend companions, recording your favorite shows, family milestones, or cherished movies. But now that streaming platforms and digital formats have taken over, your VCR sits untouched, and those bulky cassettes are collecting dust....

How to Remove Photo Stuck to Glass Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

We have captured and shared special moments of our personal history using printed photographs for generations now. Unfortunately, these priceless prints weren’t designed to last forever. Printed photos have the chemical tendency to fade over time and are vulnerable to...

3 Best Ways To Digitize Your Photos Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

If you're looking for the best way to scan photos, you've come to the right place. Even though the process can seem complicated at first glance, getting your photos digitized is actually not that complicated. What's more, there are even...