Digitising a collection, whether video, film, or audio, can feel overwhelming. From condition assessments to storage requirements, there are many moving parts that need to come together. DAMsmart provides consultancy and project planning services that give you the clarity and confidence to move forward. We’ve helped organisations across the region plan projects of all scales, from the Olympic Council of Asia through to the Australian National University (ANU),ensuring their collections were prepared, transported, and digitised to professional standards.

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Why it matters

Every collection is different. Without proper planning, projects risk delays, added costs, or incomplete outcomes. By working with DAMsmart, you gain expert guidance to:

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Understand the scope and condition of your collection.

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Plan workflows that align with your organisation’s standards and goals.

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Reduce risk in handling, transport, and storage.

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Ensure the outcomes are preservation-ready and accessible for long-term use.

Why choose DAMsmart

With nearly two decades of experience in digitising video, film, and audio collections, DAMsmart understands the challenges institutions face. Our consultancy services combine:

Deep expertise
We’ve supported major archives across the region, including relocating tens of thousands of tapes from Hong Kong for Radio Television Hong Kong, packing 1-inch and 2-inch reels from inside the National Archives of Singapore vaults for relocation to Australia, and managing large-scale logistics programs to safely move national archive collections to Canberra for digitisation.
End-to-end perspective
Advice that covers the entire lifecycle, from packing a collection through to long-term preservation.
Tailored solutions
Every organisation’s needs are different, so our planning is shaped around your resources, infrastructure, and goals.

How we support your project

Work with our expert team

Onsite
inspections

Our specialists can visit your organisation to inspect and assess your collection, identifying formats, volumes, and condition issues that may affect digitisation.

Packing & transport assistance

We advise and assist with safe preparation, packing, and transport to ensure collections arrive securely at our facilities.

Workflow planning

We help you design workflows around file formats, quality standards, and metadata requirements, ensuring the right deliverables are created for your needs.

Storage & access planning

Guidance on storage strategies, from LTO to cloud, and how files will be accessed or integrated into your systems post-digitisation.

Project management
support

From timelines to resourcing, we can help map out realistic schedules that align with your organisational requirements.

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Let’s work together to make your stories of the past, part of the future.

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