Video Preservation I

(2 Credits)

This is the first course in a two-course sequence that gives students direct experience with the process of reformatting video materials for preservation and access. Addressing in-house systems and work with vendors, the class increases knowledge in areas of archival standards; prioritization and decision-making; source and destination formats; technical requirements and systems; preparation and workflow; documentation and metadata capture; quality assurance; and overall project management. Students have hands-on experience with tape preparation and re-formatting using equipment in the MIAP Lab, and interact with experts from preservation companies and from other NYU departments.