Archiving Solution Proposal for

The Detroit Historical Museum

August 18, 2005

Prepared by: Russ Millett, Fineart4 Imaging Systems LLC
Phone: 517-467-2787 ~ Cell: 517-605-3631

Proposal Objectives
The objective of this proposal is to initiate a business relationship and archiving solutions whereby Detroit Historical Museum and Fineart4 Imaging systems LLC enter an agreement based on mutual commitment, with the intent of working together to grow new business opportunities, and labor saving solutions for the benefit of Detroit Historical Museum.  This proposal also serves to familiarize Detroit Historical Museum with the wide range of value-added services and resources available from Fineart4 Imaging Systems.

Executive Summary

• Value Added - One Vendor
• Technical Support in Archiving Originals
• Digitalizing Historical Images for Ease of Use and Resale to Detroit Historical Museum's Customer
• Equipment/Media Solutions

Proposed Solution
To have your historical images digitalized and restored to original quality, and accessible by computer for Detroit Historical Museum staff.  We would provide you different formats and file types to fill the different requirement of output equipment, commercial printers, and staff needs. To have your images accessible to fans and companies that would purchase prints, and items such as desktop backgrounds or screensavers. This would not only generate revenue but would aid in customer satisfaction with both Detroit Historical Museum and members and supporters of the Detroit Historical Museum.

Product Solution Format Product Pricing

We will look over image collections and give a written quote, if you determine that the project is a value to Detroit Historical Museum.

Fineart4 Imaging Systems Value-Added Services
Fineart4 Imaging Systems provides a range of resources that add value not only to your products but also to our relationship with your business, focusing on your needs and market growth. Among the many programs available, our value proposition to Detroit Historical Museum  includes:

• Expert advice from the staff of Fineart4 Imaging System, with over 50 years in the industry.  Dealing with on-site solutions, wholesale photo finishing, Professional Photo finishing, and Internet solutions.
• Expert advice on, digital products, workflow and color management issues.
• Potential Proofing Solutions via the Internet using business partners with Fineart4 Imaging Systems.
• The staff at Fineart4 Imaging Systems has the business ethics and values that corporations seek through having top government clearances and working for Eastman Kodak Company for over 12 years, calling on businesses in competition but serving each customer as a business partner in full confidence.   

Advantages of a Relationship with Fineart4 Imaging Systems
Fineart4 Imaging Systems offers your business:

• Expert advice from the staff of Fineart4 Imaging System, with over 50 years in the industry.  Dealing with on-site solutions, wholesale photo finishing, Professional Photo finishing, and Internet solutions.
• Knowledge and support from traditional optical workflow solutions through to full Digital film-less Solutions.
• Consultative support for all Fineart4 Imaging Systems solutions.
• Russell Millett, manager of Fineart4IS, has worked with a number of historical societies over the years.  Working with and developing relationships with key staff members and directors to learning about the goals and briefs of historical museum.
• Russ has also a working relationship with numerous photo labs, printing firms, and photo industry leaders throughout his 25 years in the industry with 13 years with the leader in imaging, the Eastman Kodak Company.
• The entire staff of Fimeart4 Imaging Systems has had both government and corporate levels of security clearances, and understands fully the importance of business confidentiality.
• Fineart4IS has partnered with Eastman Kodak in equipment and solutions to insure the best value and quality in imaging.

Contact us in Onsted, Michigan, for film scanning, record digitalization, and
archiving services for important documents and records, film, and photos.