1: Gather Your Records
2: Gather Records from Others
3: Interview Relatives
4: Prepare Uploads
5: Add and Manage Media Items (FMP)
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Project 3: Docs and Photos
Goal 4: Prepare Uploads
Goal 4: Prepare photos and documents to be uploaded. Vault
Getting the right photos that are in the right format will save you time and get better results.
Choices
A Scan any physical photos or documents that you want to upload, or take photos of documents with a digital device.
Summary
- By posting photos, you agree to Findmypast conditions.
- Posting means you agree that you have the right to do so.
- Photographs of living people should not be posted without prior consent.
- Avoid posting photos that are duplicates or poor quality.
- Add descriptions for each item.(Scanning is preferable for quality; if you don't have a scanner or need help, you can visit a FamilySearch center for assistance.)
- Learn about creating and editing digital photos.
TH—Creating and Editing Digital Photos - Learn the basics of scanning for genealogists.
BYU—Scanning Basics—63:00 - 2016
- Improve your digital photography skills.
BYU—Digital Photography for Genealogists—57:39 - 2016
Digital Photography for Genealogists—32:06
- * Good: Scan or take photos of the items you need to upload.
- * Proficient: Same as above; also make a list of key learnings from the article or video in the Choice.
B (Optional) If necessary, crop or enhance photos or documents after scanning them.
- Use FreeOnlinePhotoEditor to enhance digital pictures in your browser.
- Try other resources for photo editing.