Digitizing legacy AV media such as 16mm film, audio reels and video cassettes – is the only way to safeguard and make the collections accessible again. At NextArchive, we guide archives, broadcasters, and cultural institutions through that transition. We don’t “take the work off your hands”; we equip and train you to do it yourself, so knowledge and control stay in-house.
A collaborative workflow, step by step
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Stage |
What we Provide |
Your Role |
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1. Equipment Setup |
Playback decks, A/D converters, QC monitors, secure storage |
Host the gear on-site or at a trusted local affiliate |
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2. Prep & Assessment |
Intake procedures, format ID guides, cleaning & inspection protocols |
Prepare reels/tapes, log metadata |
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3. Digitization & File Management |
Proven capture settings, real-time remote support, file-naming & checksum scripts |
Execute transfers, apply QC, manage files |
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4. Storage & Access |
Redundant on-prem or cloud storage design, MAM integration, or tips |
Maintain storage, grant controlled access |
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5. Training & Integration |
Hands-on workshops, workflow playbooks, refresher sessions |
Embed new skills across your team |
Training is central to our approach. We educate your staff – or the team of your preferred local supplier – so that digitization becomes a skillset embedded within your organization or community.
For sensitive or high-value collections: All work can stay strictly on-site. Nothing leaves your premises, and every technician signs a confidentiality agreement.
Why partner with NextArchive?
- Empowerment, not outsourcing — you stay in charge of your content.
- Broadcast-grade infrastructure for tape, film, and born-digital sources.
- Workflow & training tailored to your staff, budgets, and timelines.
- Local partnerships for cost-effective, regionally managed projects.
- Future-proof access through secure, redundant storage and open standards.
Digital archiving isn’t a service you hand off, it’s a capability you own.
