Okay, so, I’ve been working on this project, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride. The idea was to create a sort of digital archive, but not just any archive – one that’s all about visual storytelling. I’m calling it “Fantasia Pictures,” inspired by that classic Disney movie, you know, the one where music comes to life?
I started by gathering a bunch of old photos, drawings, and even some video clips that I’ve collected over the years. These were all just sitting in boxes or buried in folders on my hard drive. My first move was to digitize everything. I used a scanner for the physical stuff and just organized the digital files into folders. It took forever, but it was pretty cool seeing all these old memories come back to life.
Next up, I needed a way to organize all this media. I thought about just dumping everything into a big folder, but that seemed like a mess waiting to happen. So, I decided to create a simple database. I didn’t use any fancy software, just a basic spreadsheet to keep track of each item, its description, and where it’s stored. Nothing too complicated, just enough to keep things somewhat organized.
Building My Own Catalog
- First, I created folders for each year or event.
- Then, I made sure each file had a descriptive name.
- Finally, I filled out my spreadsheet with all the details.
With everything digitized and cataloged, I started playing around with how to present it all. I wanted it to feel like you’re flipping through an old photo album, but with the added bonus of being able to watch videos and see things in motion. I messed around with a few different layouts, nothing too complicated, just some basic HTML and CSS to make it look presentable. It’s still a work in progress, but I like where it’s heading.
It’s been a lot of work, but it’s also been really rewarding. I’m basically building this digital scrapbook of visuals, and it’s turning out to be way cooler than I initially imagined. I’m not a pro at any of this, just figuring it out as I go. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but it’s mine, and I’m pretty proud of how “Fantasia Pictures” is shaping up.
