5 WAYS TECHNOLOGY IS HELPING US PRESERVE FAMILY MEMORIES

We have been preserving precious family memories ever since the day we learned how to take an image and develop it. Early photos are very formal and served as a visual memento for families to save. Pictures became cheaper and easier to produce as technology advanced. This is why today’s images became more than the standard once a year family photo.

And then came along the video camera which made it easier for families to capture memories in greater, moving-picture detail. But with the advent of digital technology, people now use their cell phones or pocket-sized cameras to capture just about anything in the moment. These advances have really made preserving memories an everyday occurrence, so family histories can be shared for generations to come.

5 DIGITAL CAMERAS

Since the year 1972, cameras have become smaller, faster and better quality. Nowadays, many cell phones have built-in cameras that are far better than the original digital camera offering just a decade ago. Usability and portability have become important factors in preserving family mementos, making it quicker and more convenient than ever before. In just a few seconds, you can capture any memory and share it on the internet for your loved ones to enjoy. Like all technology, these things will only get smaller, faster and less expensive.

4 HI-DEF VIDEO

Video cameras used to be very large, heavy and didn’t produce a very good image. Nowadays, high-definition digital video cameras are not only readily available, but they’re the norm. In fact, if you have a smart phone, there’s a good chance that it has a tiny hi-def video camera. Over the years, they have also become more affordable, making it easier for families to shoot all those special life moments like weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.

3 DIGITAL PICTURE FRAMES

Digital pictures are convenient and relatively cheap to print. Unfortunately, the quality of these photos is still not at par with the pros. But this is not an issue anymore because there is a new invention that displays photos in a higher resolution and it’s called a digital picture frame.

Digital picture frames are a hit among consumers because they are essentially small storage and playback devices, just like what you have on your computer, but packed into a traditional-looking picture frame. All you have to do is to simply load up all your favorite digital photos, select a rate of playback and put it on a table for everyone to enjoy.

2 VIDEO AND PHOTO CONVERSION

You probably have boxes or even drawers full of photo albums, prints and negatives. Did you know that you can convert these memories into digital versions? If you have the time and inclination, you can do this or better yet pay someone else to convert your VHS and old film reels. For prints, all you need is a scanner so you can take care of the photos yourself.

1 CLOUD STORAGE

Files can be easily erased with just a push of a button. A computer’s hard drive can crash anytime, taking down all of the stored information with it. While it’s possible, hard drive restoration is expensive.

Thanks to the internet and some enterprising tech startups because cloud storage has made it possible to preserve precious memories. What is cloud storage? In its basic form, cloud storage enables you to store something online. From photo storage and share sites, to your Facebook and email accounts can serve as a repository for your photos and videos. With cloud storage, you can dump every bit of digital information – all you need is an internet connection.

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