by Patrick McDonough | Jul 16, 2026 | Training
Digitization is often positioned as a preservation strategy — yet improper imaging workflows can introduce physical, thermal, or handling risks to fragile materials. Rare books, glass plate negatives, tightly bound manuscripts, oversized works, and brittle film...
by Patrick McDonough | Jul 9, 2026 | Training
Digitization programs often focus on resolution, color accuracy, and standards compliance. However, operator ergonomics and workflow design have a direct impact on throughput, consistency, and material safety. In high-volume environments, small ergonomic...
by Patrick McDonough | Jul 2, 2026 | Training
High-quality image capture is only one component of a successful digitization program. Without a structured Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) framework, even well-equipped labs can experience inconsistency, rework, and compliance risk. A repeatable QA/QC...
by Patrick McDonough | Jun 11, 2026 | Training
Large-scale digitization initiatives require more than imaging equipment. Successful programs depend on careful lab design, workflow planning, staffing models, and infrastructure capable of supporting sustained production. Institutions digitizing millions of items...
by Patrick McDonough | Jun 2, 2026 | Capture One CH, DT Nexus, software
Today, we’re excited to announce the commercial launch of DT Nexus 1.0 — workflow automation software purpose-built for cultural heritage digitization. After extensive real-world testing and refinement in partnership with the digitization community, DT Nexus is...
by Patrick McDonough | May 19, 2026 | Cultural Heritage News
A Breakthrough in Cultural Heritage Imaging Today Digital Transitions is introducing the DT iXH 250MP, the new flagship of our preservation-grade digitization camera line and — by a wide margin — the highest-resolution single-shot camera ever built for cultural...
by Patrick McDonough | May 7, 2026 | Cultural Heritage News
While most digitization programs focus on two-dimensional imaging, a growing number of institutions are exploring advanced imaging techniques to capture surface detail, three-dimensional structure, and material characteristics that traditional photography cannot fully...
by Patrick McDonough | Apr 9, 2026 | Cultural Heritage News
As digitization programs scale from pilot projects to mass production environments, metadata quickly becomes the determining factor between a usable digital archive and an unsearchable image repository. While image capture technology has advanced dramatically,...
by Patrick McDonough | Mar 26, 2026 | Products, Training
Oversized maps, architectural drawings, murals, large paintings, wall-mounted works, and panoramic photographic materials present unique digitization challenges. Standard flat workflows often do not scale safely or accurately to large-format materials. Institutions...
