Digital ReeL Training Videos

Whether you’re already a Digital ReeL user or you’re here to learn more about our application, enjoy the short videos we’ve put together that cover the numerous features of our platform.

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The videos are organized by the type of feature being described:

  • General Features

  • Microfilm

  • Microfiche

  • Aperture Cards

  • Document Viewer

  • Admin

General Features

User Interface Overview

A general overview of the Digital ReeL interface, such as logging in, viewing your datasets, and search options.

Grayscale Enhancement & Image Optimization

Optimize your images based on what you think looks best by using grayscale image enhancement, brightness, and contrast tools. 

Image Selection

Short review of how to select an individual image once you find the record you need. 

Image Selection (Snipping)

Snip out smaller pieces of images.

Exporting Images

Export images from your application in PDF, JPG, TIF, and more.

Text Search

Utilize text search to quickly and effectively locate data. You don’t need to know where it is, just what it is!

Image Annotations

Learn how to add notes, highlights, and overlay text to your images.

Redaction

Redact words, phrases, and complete documents, and export images with the applied redactions. 

Microfilm

Movement (Microfilm)

Overview of the basic methods you can use to navigate your microfilm in Digital ReeL. 

Film View vs. Image View (Microfilm)

Learn the differences between “film view” and “image view” when you’re accessing your microfilm records within Digital ReeL.

Multi-Image Selection (Non-Contiguous) (Microfilm)

Select multiple images from your digital microfilm roll that aren’t next to each other.

Multi-Image Selection (Contiguous) (Microfilm)

Select a contiguous string of images from your digital microfilm rolls.

Index Search (Microfilm)

Find your records on microfilm with the Index Search, a ladder-style method of organization similar to a Windows file structure. 

Index Search (Bookmarks) (Microfilm)

Learn how to find your records on microfilm using Bookmarks and the Index Search feature.

Microfiche

Movement (Microfiche)

Overview of the basic methods you can use to navigate your microfiche in Digital ReeL.

Fiche View vs. Image View (Microfiche)

Learn the differences between “fiche view” and “image view” when you’re accessing your microfiche records within Digital ReeL.

Multi-Image Selection (Microfiche)

Select multiple images from your digital microfiche records.

Index Search (Microfiche)

Learn how to find your records on microfiche using the Index Search feature.

Aperture Cards

Movement (Aperture Cards)

Learn how to navigate around your digital aperture card records.

Document Viewer

Movement (Doc Viewer)

Learn how to navigate your electronic records using our “doc viewer.”

Admin

Forgot Password (Admin)

Forgot your password? Learn how to reset your Digital ReeL password.

Create A User (Admin)

Learn how to create a user as a Digital ReeL administrator.

Create A Group (Admin)

Create a group within your Digital ReeL application.

Add A Dataset To A Group (Admin)

Learn how to add a specific Dataset to a Digital ReeL Group.

Add Users To A Group (Admin)

Add users to a group within your Digital ReeL application.

Edit Index Fields (Admin)

Learn how to edit index fields in your Digital ReeL dataset.