Making Sense of a Media Collection
May 3, 2013 in Athens
Workshop Description
This daylong workshop aims to demystify audiovisual media collections, giving archivists a nuts-and-bolts, practical overview of the issues facing audio and moving image materials. Topics covered will include:
- Historical and current film, audio, and video formats
- Film, audio, and video production practices, and how they are reflected in archival materials
- Deterioration of film and magnetic media, recommended storage conditions, and appropriate handling practices
- Triage and prioritization of a/v collections
- Basic approaches to digitization
- Online and other resources for guidance about a/v preservation
As part of the workshop, we will examine samples of unprocessed audiovisual collection materials, in order to provide real-world examples of the principles discussed.
In addition, participants will be able to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the University of Georgia’s new Special Collections Libraries facility, including the audiovisual media lab dedicated to care of The Walter J. Brown Media Archives & Peabody Awards Collection.
Registration:
IMAP Members, SGA Members, UGA Staff: $100
IMAP Members, SGA Members, UGA Staff: $100
Nonmembers: $150
Artists and Students: $50
To register, please visit the IMAP site.
For more information on the workshop, or to learn about other upcoming opportunities, visit the SGA Education page!
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