Hi Matt,
I keep an archive copy of scans saved as tiffs in folders (or CDs)
named to reflect where the photos are stored or were borrowed. I
include a code for this in the filename. I save as tif as it's a
non-lossy format and I can go back and re-edit without having to
re-scan when my editing skills improve. I always keep the original
scan and add an "i" for "improved" to the filename code for a copy
I've digitally enhanced. :-)
I then make a smaller "screen-sized" copy in jpg format with the same
filename and save these in Family Folders under Legacy Pictures.
These are the ones I attach to Legacy.
Most Legacy uses of pictures don't require a large picture. Screen
Sized is more than enough. I stay with Screen Sized as this gives a
nice Legacy Slider Show or Slide shows using other programs.
Keeping the same filename (at least the code part - I'm not as
consistent with further description but keep the filename under 60
characters as there is a limit to filename length when cutting to CD)
means that I can always find my larger archived copy quickly.
If you haven't checked out the Legacy tips for Pictures at
http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/tips.asp
it's well worth doing.
You can get there from the Legacy Home Tab - Support box - Tips from
the Experts. Lots of excellent stuff there, including on pictures.
Hope that helps,
Cathy
At 08:16 3/10/2005, you wrote:
I have just begun to scan documents and historical photos to
associate with my Legacy database. Can experienced users suggest
the best way to organize these photos and documents? What file
system do you use?
Thanks,
Matt Kalman
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