Fluffing!

Getting documents ready for their photo shoot is a job that requires many steps.  Most people call it document prep but for some reason Scott started saying it was his turn to "fluff" the documents so now that it what we say when it time to get the records ready.  I took some pictures so you could see exactly what is involved in fluffing a probate record.

We have a box of approximately 100 probate files that need to be
opened and then each document needs to be flattened and ready
for digitizing.

The first part of the process is to make a file for each probate packet.
We put the probate number and the name on the manila folder 

Once the files are ready we empty the documents from
the probate packet.  We then cut the cover so that only the information
about the person is left.  That cover then goes into the folder with the documents.

The files are now ready to start the process of fluffing

This involves opening each document, trying to un-crease the
creases, setting each document in the same direction, and
making sure the first picture of the document is facing down
to save time as we pull the form from the folder to go under the camera.

Once the complete packet is opened it then goes into a storage
box awaiting for their debut under the camera.  We pack the box
as tight as we can so they have most
of the creases out.

Check back later and I'll show you a photo shoot!