More Jaha
So this week I am still continuing the Jaha project as we are back in the library lab scanning more historic photos. Before, we went on a document that David created and we were told how to document the photo in specific categories. Basically this is recommended by whom ever wants to receive the historic photos. For instance the type of format we are following is from historic Pittsburgh.
Once again as I brought up the term meta data, these specific formats help create it. And that's the whole point of this project, is to create metadata so that everyone can have access to these historical photos. Our goal is to not get rid of the original but to digitally preserve it so one day people can access it at the comfort of there own home or anywhere they are.
More to come soon...Peace.
Update:
Honestly I wish I could show the two images, but sadly I can't. These photos are a piece of history that no one has ever seen before. It almost made me feel like the people who witnessed it, not to the extreme of me being in the flood, but being a part of something historic. Like I'm the very few lucky people to have access to it. And we actually got to scan two photos and scan them. Of course followed the same format as before when making it become meta data.
Instead of showing you the two historical photos check out this historical event at this website: https://www.jaha.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum/flood-history/facts-about-the-1889-flood/
Once again with metadata being a huge factor especially with further advancements in technology, history can still hold it's place in society. Images years and years from now can still be accessed by whomever it is available to. It's awesome to see the different ways we always try to capture history and make sure historical images stay relevant. And one day not only will this be used to preserve historical photos but actual objects as well. It would be cool if metadata actually was used to preserve objects that can become 3d images and interactive when public access is added.
Overall, it's amazing to think i knew all about the Johnstown flood, but who knew that two images that I have never seen before can change everything. Just think about how much untouched history there is. Peace
Once again as I brought up the term meta data, these specific formats help create it. And that's the whole point of this project, is to create metadata so that everyone can have access to these historical photos. Our goal is to not get rid of the original but to digitally preserve it so one day people can access it at the comfort of there own home or anywhere they are.
More to come soon...Peace.
Update:
Honestly I wish I could show the two images, but sadly I can't. These photos are a piece of history that no one has ever seen before. It almost made me feel like the people who witnessed it, not to the extreme of me being in the flood, but being a part of something historic. Like I'm the very few lucky people to have access to it. And we actually got to scan two photos and scan them. Of course followed the same format as before when making it become meta data.
Instead of showing you the two historical photos check out this historical event at this website: https://www.jaha.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum/flood-history/facts-about-the-1889-flood/
Once again with metadata being a huge factor especially with further advancements in technology, history can still hold it's place in society. Images years and years from now can still be accessed by whomever it is available to. It's awesome to see the different ways we always try to capture history and make sure historical images stay relevant. And one day not only will this be used to preserve historical photos but actual objects as well. It would be cool if metadata actually was used to preserve objects that can become 3d images and interactive when public access is added.
Overall, it's amazing to think i knew all about the Johnstown flood, but who knew that two images that I have never seen before can change everything. Just think about how much untouched history there is. Peace
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