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Co-funded by the European Union

Co-funded by the European Union

Key challenges include: • the lack of expertise and knowledge resulting in poor restoration and preservation • accelerated deterioration due to incorrect storage and handling (ie. high relative humidity, high temperature, exposure of the media to the direct sun light, air pollution, and acidic boxes and containers) • lack of education about the importance of a proper methodology for restoration and specific technical training of the personnel • quality assurance when carrying out both traditional and digital photo restoration With Piql’s high quality photo restoration, digitisation and preservation services, your photos will live well into the future. Our digital restoration service provides a comprehen- sive solution to recover the photo and apply post- production processes to deliver a brand-new digital copy. THE SOLUTION

Our service includes: • proven photo restoration methodology including deacidification, consolidation of cracks in the gelatin, glass plate negatives and repair of visible damaged caused by water stains or fungus. • leading industry software that allows the use of scripts and pre-defined curves to optimise files, and correct colour and tone. • expert consultants deliver a tailored service, taking into account your financial, technical and overall restoration needs. • traditional and digital restoration that is highly customised and personalised, providing ultimate efficiency. • after the photo restoration and digitisation process is finalised, the files can be automatically ingested into Piql’s online archival management solution as well as our secure long-term data storage solution.

WORKFLOW

LONG-TERM PRESERVATION ON PIQLFILM

PHOTO RESTORATION

PHOTO

SCANNING

Meta data

INSTANT ONLINE ACCESS

DIGITISATION i.e. metadata extraction and generation

FILES

CONTACT INFORMATION For a complimentary, no-obligation discussion on how to restore, digitise and preserve your photographic collection, contact your local Piql Partner—details available at piql.com/contact .

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