Instructional Movies For Slide Preparation

Watch these short movies for clear instructions on how to orient slides, stack them in the proper order, prep carousels, and organize your collection for smooth, accurate digitizing. PLEASE NOTE: CLICK THE PICTURES TO PLAY THE MOVIES!

Identify Fronts and Backs

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Movie thumbnail: how to determine the front and back of slides — Determine Front vs. Back

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Example showing the fronts of slides with logos facing the correct direction — Slide Fronts

Example showing the backs of slides, opposite side of the mount — Slide Backs

Slide Orientation & Stacking

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Movie thumbnail: which side faces the screen for correct slide orientation — This Side Faces the Screen

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Organizing Slides & Carousel Preparation

Waxed Paper Box Organizing Movie
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Movie thumbnail: using a waxed paper box to organize slides — Use a Waxed Paper Box to Organize

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Carousel Preparation Movie
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Movie thumbnail: preparing your Kodak or Sawyer carousel — Prep Your Carousel Correctly

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Paper Photo Prep Instructions
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Movie thumbnail: how to prepare paper photos for scanning — How to Prep Paper Photos

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Bell and Howell Slide Cube Movie
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Movie thumbnail: organizing Bell & Howell slide cubes — Organizing Bell & Howell Cubes

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Examples of slide storage containers that make scanning difficult — See Containers That Make Scanning Harder

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