I'm at the 'information gathering stage' as concerns the method of
digitising architectural plans. The aim is to provide an easily
retrievable image of each plan to sit alongside the catalogue
description. Quality is of course important, but not to the degree of
an exact facsimile. Priority is that we have a digital record of all
the plans (approx. 500), each one producable as a copy image.
The question is whether a digital camera is the answer, and what level
of quality we can expect. Cost of course is a major consideration, and
whether the project requires a professional photographer? (Quality seems
to imply yes, but have archivists tried it for themselves?).
All very vague I know, but any news of projects elsewhere, cost, words
of warning or advice would be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jude Dicken (Assistant Archivist)
St George's Chapel Archives and Chapter Library
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