10. Preservation Wrappers & Encoding
We learn about three target formats for encoding and wrapping digital files.
Lectures & Instructions
Understanding encoding and wrapping
Preservation and marketplace target formats
The MXF wrapper standard
The Matroska wrapper standard
Assignment: Comparing and contrasting target formats
Resources & Assignment
Standards & Guidelines:
- IASA TC-06 2018, sec B. 3
- IASA TC-06 2018, Part B-App. Appendix to sec B.3
- FADGI. Guidelines: MXF Application Specification
Learning Unit Readings:
- Lacinak, Chris. A Primer on Codecs for Moving Image and Sound Archives. 2010.
- Library of Congress. Sustainability of Digital Formats.
- Casey, Mike. 2017. “White Paper: Encoding and Wrapper Decisions and Implementation for Video Preservation Master Files.” Indiana University Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative (MDPI).
Other Resources:
- FFV1 and Matroska Reading List (FIAF)
- Matroska
- No Time to Wait. Symposium on FFV1/Matroska
Assignment Case Study: Deconstructing IASA TC-06 format comparison tables in B.3 Appendix