Archive Washington of Lacey

Archive Washington of Lacey is a videographer in Lacey, WA, specializing in the preservation and digitization of legacy media. The business serves families, state and local government agencies, businesses, institutions, Washington tribes, and even the Vatican. Its core services include converting videotapes to digital formats, DVD, or USB, handling a wide range of formats such as VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, Betamax, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, DVCAM, 3/4" Umatic, Beta SP, MicroMV, and HDV. It also converts film and photos to digital or DVD, supporting 8mm, Super 8, 16mm, 35mm slides, negatives, and photos. Audio transfers to digital or CD are available for reel to reel, audio cassette, micro-cassette, vinyl, and 8-track media. The business has over 20 years of industry experience and offers bulk discounts for large collections. It holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The owner, William Withey, has been transferring tapes and film in Olympia for over two decades. His work has involved preserving native language recordings, conserving legal evidence, documenting the history of the South Sound, and preserving family memories. Archive Washington is an active member of the Association of Moving Image Archivists and the Northwest Archivists, Inc., and it offers evaluations of media archives. Beyond basic transfers, the business provides additional services including DVD and CD duplication for quantities from one to 1,000, tape repair involving splicing, shell replacement, mold remediation, and sticky-shed baking, and data recovery for cracked or unplayable discs. It also offers photo restoration from touch-up to full restoration in color or black and white, digital or print. Memorial slideshow creation turns photos into video with music, and artwork can be photographed in high resolution for portfolios.

The location is at 204 Quince St NE #202, situated near State Avenue Northeast. It is about a quarter of a mile from Washington's Lottery Olympia Regional Office, the Olympia Fire Department, and The Olympia Armory, which serves as an arts center. East Bay Drive Northeast and Plum Street Southeast are also within a quarter of a mile.

Customers have praised the personal service, noting that the work is done with care, including organizing and labeling tapes. Reviews highlight the ability to handle diverse projects, such as digitizing 8mm film reels and editing material for slide shows, with quick turnaround times and high-quality results. The business is known for its local focus and commitment to preserving community and family history.

Archive Washington of Lacey stands out in the Lacey and Olympia area for its specialized media preservation services, combining technical expertise with a personal approach to safeguarding digital and analog memories.