DE
EN
Digitization
From Acetate to Bitmap: The Digitalization of the „Stern“ Photographic Archive at the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in Munich
Regina Retter and Carmella Passero Schürmann
From the Journal: Rundbrief Fotografie
Published online:
19 Mar 2024
Abstract
The analogue photographic archive of the German weekly „Stern“ is one of the largest collections of press photos in Germany. It comprises some 15 million images, some three million of which are currently being digitalized. The project was put out to tender all over Europe and is now in the hands of three service providers and an inhouse team using BSB’s own funds. This article describes the challenges of digitalization on such a massive scale, and what the project entails. Starting from the physical material, the most important basic decisions are outlined, the internal workflows are described as well as the most important findings from the first half of the project.
The analogue photographic archive of the German weekly „Stern“ is one of the largest collections of press photos in Germany. It comprises some 15 million images, some three million of which are currently being digitalized. The project was put out to tender all over Europe and is now in the hands of three service providers and an inhouse team using BSB’s own funds. This article describes the challenges of digitalization on such a massive scale, and what the project entails. Starting from the physical material, the most important basic decisions are outlined, the internal workflows are described as well as the most important findings from the first half of the project.
Other articles in this issue:
Rundbrief Fotografie Issues
Volume 31 (2024)
Volume 30 (2023)
Volume 29 (2022)
Get instant, unlimited access to this journal
Related titles
Would you like to receive monthly information about new publications and events?
EUR
English