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Old negatives come to life in digital prints By Linda Waggener On dark winter days, I look for indoor events that can warm my spirit - and this experience really did. The idea was formed last year when Phil Hanna showed me the Adair County Genealogy and History Center's addition of a scanner that would make digital photographs from old negatives. I was awed at his demonstration and declared I'd bring in some of my old files. Before I followed up, our friend Phil had passed away and taken his vast knowledge with him. So, missing him - and finding that none of his coworkers had gotten the training either - we set out on an adventure to put together what each of us could add. For instance, Mike Watson knew how to turn the scanner on and make sure it was connected to the computer. Always a good start. The process involves using basic software and tools - Epson scanner (with parts to fit the size negatives) and the scanner software on the computer - to convert photo negatives into digital images. The work went on over two different afternoons with Mike, Anita and visitors coming in and out, through lots of laughter and YouTube how-to videos, and finally we got it done. Negatives from the 1970s appeared on the screen. Next steps required opening the image in the software program Paint, selecting the entire picture with the 'Select All' option, then using the 'Invert Color' feature to convert the negative into a positive image. Seeing the amazing results, I was enchanted. Finally, the image is saved as a JPEG file with a chosen name. From there, ordering prints can be done if desired. It's an amazing service! The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. For more information: adairgenealogy@gmail.com or 270-380-1024. This story was posted on 2025-02-17 11:36:40
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