The Archivist
Media Preservation | File Modernisation
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Archival Support
The Archivist offers three tiers of archival support tailored to your needs. Curate involves organising and making sense of what you currently have. Convert focuses on modernising your media for the present day.
Create shapes your collection into a living legacy to be shared with generations to come.
Why On-site?
Archiving is an intimate process. While on-site work is not required, it is recommended. By working within your home (or storage unit!) we provide a level of privacy and security that mail-in services simply cannot match. Your most precious items never need to be boxed or shipped; your passwords never need to be shared. Everything remains exactly where it belongs, handled with the professional care each document, photo, and heritage treasure deserves. The ability to work together at the kitchen table allows for the sharing of stories and context that are vital to the pillars of Curate, Convert, and Create.
Types of Archival Services
We provide specialised tiers of in-home or on-site archival support to help you preserve your history with the dignity it deserves.
Curate
The foundation of any legacy is clarity. We help you sort, organise, and identify the stories hidden within your physical and digital records with expert care.
- In-home/on-site inventory and assessment
- Professional photo & document sorting
- High-level archiving strategy
- Digital File Format and Nomenclature Recommendation
- Secure re-housing (Organized physical file, USB, Hard Drive, or Cloud File System)
From $520 incl. GST
Convert
Don’t let your memories fade into obsolete media or digital clutter. We modernise your memories into high-quality r physical archives.
- On-site photo and document digitisation
- Yearbook, Recipe and Newspaper Clippings
- VHS and cassette modernisation
- High-resolution file delivery
- Complete digital structure
- Multi-Device Access Support
From $680 incl. GST
Create
Transform your archive into a living legacy. We shape your curated and converted media into shareable assets for your family or organization. Each project is unique and may include one of the following:
- Photoshoot with legacy items
- Guided storytelling interview video
- Bespoke family history books
- Legacy website
- Curated living history collection showcases for an anniversary event (weddings, funeral, etc)
À La Carte File Digitisation
Transform individual pieces of media into accessible digital files by dropping your items off at our office. Pricing may vary depending on condition, format, or preparation required.
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Digital photos to digital Album: $2+ per photo
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Print Photo to .JPEG or .PNG: $3+ per photo
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Physical Document to .PDF: $5+ per page/scan
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Cassette to MP3: $20-$30+ per side
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CD or Floppy Disk to Digital File: $30+
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VHS to MP4 video: Quote required
$40 minimum required
Pricing Varies
Subject to availability
Digital to Heirloom Services
Transforming digital files into a giftable and meaningful physical format is as much part of the archival process as digitisation. Some things are better held in the hand, all in one place, off your device. These projects require creative curation and customer collaboration. Pricing varies.
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Digital de-cluttering service
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Digital files to a printed album
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Luxury framed portraits
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Curated Camera Roll Gallery Wall
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Stillframe print photos from videos
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Archive Guidebook
Step 01
Private Consultation
If you're not sure where to start, don't worry. That's what we are here for. The first step is a simple no-obligation meeting to understand your goals - whether you are trying to get started curating years of collection, hoping to convert clutter into something meaningful, or planning to create a lasting legacy.
Our Process
A mindful approach to preserving your legacy with absolute care and precision.
Step 02
Review & Planning
Clutter doesn't scare us. We begin with a meticulous assessment of your collection, identifying precious items and creating a bespoke roadmap for modernisation and preservation. After reviewing your items and documents, we provide a custom quote, timeline and delivery plan.
The Journey
Step 03
Hands-on Work
It's a date! The dedicated work of curating your archives, organizing files, converting your media, or crafting your unique family story into a living legacy comes to life in your living room.
Step 04
Delivery & Guidance
Final delivery of your preserved materials along with expert guidance on long-term file security, transferrence tips, and ways to share your story