6. Digitizing Video Essences
We learn about the variety of standards and best practices for digitizing the video and audio signals on video tape.
Lectures & Instructions
What is a preservation master profile?
A profile for open reel videotape
A profile for consumer grade videocasettes
A profile for Betacam professional videocassettes
Assignment: Compare and contrast digitization scenarios
Resources & Assignment
Standards & Guidelines:
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- IASA TC-06 2018, sec A.1.5 Guiding Principles
- IASA TC-06 2018, sec D.1.4.3 Critical Control Factors
- IASA TC-06 2018, sec C.4.4 1-inch Helical-scan Open Reel Videotapes, Type C
- IASA TC-06 2018, sec C.6 1/2-inch Analog Consumer and Semi-professional Videocassettes
- IASA TC-06 2018, sec C.7 Betacam 1.2-inch Professional Videocassettes
- ITU-R Recommendation BT.601
Learning Unit Readings:
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- Blood, George. Determining Suitable Digital Video Formats for Medium-term Storage. 2011. Category 1. Analog Source + Appendices B and C
Assignment Case Study: Custom designed exercise built around the ideas expressed in IASA TC-06 2018, sec. B.3.5 Additional comparison factors + sec. B.3.7 Source Material Characteristics