Microfilm Scanning & Indexing

Scanning microfilm is one thing, but indexing (naming) the digital files is something completely different.
Find out the two most common methods to index your microfilm and our recommendations on how to get started.
#microfilm #indexing #scanning #digitization #digitalimagingchannel
00:00 - Intro
00:08 - Why Microfilm Indexing Is Different
00:53 - Method 1 - Roll Level Indexing
01:39 - Method 2 - File Level Indexing
03:32 - Method 3 - Blips
05:27 - Building Block Approach
07:15 - Digital ReeL For Microfilm
08:25 - Closing Remarks

[@cali4tune]

OCR should make indexing much easier. You can then use various scraping methods on resulting text.

[@thedigitalimagingchannel]

Correct, OCR can be used to find text and potentially index information, though results from the OCR can be less than stellar. Indexing directly from the record typically gives a more accurate search, but it really depends on the material and the context. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the comment!