Moving Image Archiving and Preservation

preservation audiovisual film motion picture training education masters degree digital copyright conservation

Video Restoration Lab, H72.3403, Fall 2007

Version 4 - Fall 2007

Alternating Mondays, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Video Preservation Lab, 665 Broadway, room 643. PLEASE NOTE: CLASS DATES ARE IRREGULAR AND ARE NOT EVERY OTHER MONDAY. PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE.

Instructor: Chris Lacinak
chris@avpreserve.com; 917-548-8632

Goals

This class will give students direct experience with the process of audio-visual reformatting for preservation and access. Addressing in-house systems and work with vendors, the class will increase knowledge in areas of archival standards, decision-making, technical requirements, preparation and workflow, and overall project management. Students will have hands-on experience with video re-formatting processes and equipment in the Video Preservation Labs at 665 Broadway and the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library.

Expectations

Each student will do a minimum of two assignments, as outlined below. Attendance at all classes is expected; more than one unexcused absence will affect grading. Grades will be based on a combination of class preparedness/participation (40%) and assignments (60%).

Texts

Required text is How Video Works by Marcus Weise and Diana Weynard, available at Shakespeare's Books on Broadway. Additional readings will be provided as handouts or are available on the web. Some texts will be ones that you have read in previous classes — please review those prior to class as a refresher.

For texts on video from the 1970s and 1980s the following books are recommended (they are out of print, although The Video Guide is online):

Assignments

Assignment #1
Researching System Components (due 10/15): Each student will be assigned a device type or format. Prepare a written description that explains which brand and model number you propose for the purposes of including in a preservation reformatting system and why. Compare and discuss features to other models and explain why this component is the most appropriate for the purposes of preservation. Be prepared to give a 5 minute summary of your findings in class.
Assignment #2
Interviews (due 12/26): Students will work in pairs to interview a user or technician about subjects such as: the operation and quirks of a video deck or decks, the use of a device in the preservation process (i.e., an audio equalizer or timebase corrector), methods of re-formatting, or a part of the reformatting process (i.e. quality control). The goal is to increase your knowledge and to record information that will be useful to others. You must make an audio recording of your interview as well as a text transcript. Oral history guidelines should be observed and you should obtain permissions for web publishing.

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Classes

Class 1: September 10, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Class 2: October 1, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Class 3: October 15, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Class 4: October 29, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Class 5: November 19, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Class 6: November 26, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Class 7: December 9, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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