Collections that are not digitally indexed are inaccessible and thus underutilized in contemporary applications.
Visual Archiving Solutions builds digital layers that facilitate search, curation, and distribution for collections transforming them from static to dynamic assets.
We believe that physical collections are best utilized when their physical, digital, and contextual elements are seamlessly integrated.
Contemporary collections are not simply physical or digital—they require being maintained and developed holistically to preserve and enhance their utility.
Visual Archiving Solutions provides comprehensive digitization solutions for large scale projects serving institutional, private, and corporate collections.
We enhance and augment large physical collections through transformative digital projects.
Contemporary digitization projects involve complex planning and execution. We help our clients understand, plan, and implement strategies that result in engaging, cost effective projects with long-term technological stability.
VAS has extensive knowledge of various imaging technologies and workflows that maximize accuracy and efficiency. We provide comprehensive solutions that go through image captures, processing, and archiving of collections.
In order to present your collection effectively you need comprehensive cataloging. We create controlled vocabularies, data dictionaries, comprehensive metadata structures, and protocols to ensure consistent cataloging.
VAS builds systems for managing and binding a collection’s physical and digital assets.
We secure and maintain collections for long-term access and preservation.
Interfaces play an increasingly important role in how collections are utilized. VAS pioneered collection interface design with the creation of the Visual Hive platform for Textile Hive. Our platform can be customized and applied to a wide variety of visually oriented collections and use cases.
We believe that objects in collections are vessels of knowledge. To effectively document collections, you need to go beyond text. We create compelling audio, video, and narrative stories to contextualize collections and bring them to life.
Email: caleb@visualarchiving.com
Portland, Oregon
