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Multimedia & Presentation Authoring / Digital Imaging / Photo Restoration Services/ Graphic Design / Creative Services

O T B offers Digital Imaging serivces in the areas of picture scanning, video capture and creative image enhancement services. Digital editing can produce a variety of output options for any need you may have.

Digital Editing - Common Questions (FAQ)

Can you scan and edit my photos for me ?

In a word, yes. The ability to capture, enhance or modify photos is available. From simple touchup such as "red eye" removal to more involved editing such as removing and replacing entire elements from the picture. To see some examples of what can be done ,view the gallery.

Do you restore damaged / old photos ?

Photo restoration can be quite involved, depending on the quality of the existing photo. We can perform a variety of editing techniques to achieve the results you seek and, as a result, we can provide you with an assortment of "edited" images to selcet from just one photo.

What about my old video tapes ?

We can edit and capture entire tapes or just certain segments. Weddings, birthdays and special events can all be enjoyed and shared with friends and family again and again. Frame captures can be formatted and edited as regular images to get the most out of your video tapes.

Can you arrange my images and catalog them ?

Once your images have been captured, they can be arranged in any order or format you wish.

How long will it take to get them back to me ?

All photos and tapes will be delivered to you as soon as the capture process is complete. The responsibility and cost of shipping and return shipping is the client's to assure they are handled in a suitable manner. The capture process is usually completed within one week of receiving the photos or tape. Your originals are then shipped back to you.

What will photo scanning cost ?

Cost are determined based on job requirements.

Graphic Design - Common Questions (FAQ)

What range of graphic services are available ?

Complete graphics and web services are available. Most requests are fairly routine, however, if you believe your project is special, contact me to discuss the details. I have the resources available to manage your project from start to finish.

Can you produce media for print ?

RGB Vs CMYK, I can work with your existing print service or select an appropriate one to handle your job requirements. Design requirements for print are different from those intended for electronic publishing. Print jobs are typically 4 color and of much higher resolution than electronic. These jobs also require different formatting and file handling. Working closely with your current printer, or selecting one based on your job requirements, we can deliver them the files and materials they require to produce your print job.

Can you help me with my PowerPoint or Flash presentation ?

Yes, I can give your existing presentation the necessary enhancements or create a new presentation from scratch. Microsoft PowerPoint and Macromedia Flash are the most common presentation applications in use today. Getting the most out of your presentation helps you get your message across. We can work with you on an ongoing basis to keep your presentation updated and attractive.

Can you design my presentation for me ?

There are a variety of options available to you when creating a presentation. Depending on how you intend to distribute you material: on CD, in person, online or as an extension of your web site, I can work with you to make certain your message reaches the audience you seek.

What kind of turnaround time do you offer ?

Flexibility is our my strength. With adequate information, We can expedite your job request to meet your needs.

How much will it cost ?

All charges will be quoted prior to job acceptance, In cases that require immediate turnaround, an hourly rate will be used to determine final cost.

Web Site Design - Common Questions (FAQ)

How do I get a domain name ?

Once an available domain name is found, it must be registered and hosted on a web server. After that your URL should be online and ready within a couple of days. At this point your domain is ready and any e-mail accounts you established should be functional. Now you are ready to start designing your site. The theme, content and size of your site, and what functionality you require, will all be important concerns when determining the appropriate design for your site.

How long will it take to complete ?

Obviously each site is unique. Upon design approval a timeline will be established and from that point on you will have a firm projection of the entire project.

How do I get my site onto the web ?

Host Services vary from one to the other. What server side functionality your site requires such as HD space, FTP ability, Server Side Scripts, CGI, e-mail, form processing, electronic commerce, server statistics and site traffic reports are just some to the options that are available from Internet Host Services.

What information do I need to get started ?

Make use of any current marketing material, business logo, contact information, etc. The most common problem when design a site is arranging and gathering the site's content.

What kind of budget do I need to get started ?

In addition to the initial cost of start up and design, there will be some ongoing costs with your site such as hosting fees, promotion, etc.

Typical Web Design Process :

  • Review your needs and requirements.
  • Gather and review any current content information you have available.
  • Layout story board for site to determine traffic flow and site organization.
  • Present concept design of web site for review.
  • Refine design until an acceptable design is achieved.
  • Create site elements and organize content for further review.
  • Continue enhancing and testing site until final approval.
  • Upload site to host server and conduct final testing.
  • Final review of site and demo of all features.
  • Review site objectives and implement additional steps to ensure ongoing site maintenance.
  • Scheduled review in 3 months to assess the site's progress and future needs.
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