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Archival Services

Studio Birdhaus works with individuals, artists, and organizations to develop, preserve, and sustain archival collections.

Services include:

Digitization – Converting photographs, film, video, and other analog media into high-quality digital formats.

Digital Media File Management Organizing, renaming, and structuring existing digital media libraries for easier access, search, and long-term preservation.

Collection Organization – Cataloging and structuring existing materials for accessibility and long-term care.

Policy Development – Creating preservation guidelines, metadata standards, and handling procedures tailored to the needs of your collection.


Digitization Services Offered

VHS -> Digital

Standard service – $20 / tape

Output as MP4 (H.264 codec) for easy playback on most devices
Light compression to reduce file size while keeping good visual clarity

Archival-Quality conversion – $35/tape

Lossless or near-lossless intermediate format capture before final delivery
Output as high-bitrate MP4 or uncompressed format for preservation, with optional secondary viewing copy


Contact for a quote:

Disc (CD & DVD) to file

Digital video reformatting & migration
Video format updating (legacy to current standards)
Modernizing outdated video formats (MP2, AVI, etc.)

Art Photography / Digital Imaging / Digital Reproduction
Copy Work : high-resolution digital imaging / reproduction, flat & 3D art
Samples available upon request
References available
*Student rates available

Documents, posters, ephemera

Photographs: slides & negatives, prints..


More coming soon!

Have a specific service need that is currently unlisted? Send a message below.

Bulk rates available!



Studio Birdhaus does not offer restoration for damaged media, and is not responsible for any loss of content, image quality, or further deterioration that may occur during the transfer process. All work is performed on a best-effort basis, and results depend on the condition of the original material at the time of service. Clients are encouraged to handle and store their media with care prior to submission. If a transfer cannot produce a usable file due to damage, the customer will not be charged for that item.


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