Sustainability of Digital Formats

The preservation of digital objects involves crucial decisions regarding the most suitable file formats to be employed. The options are several and the selection is not always easy. This website lists 7 important factors (disclosure, adoption, transparency, self-documentation, external dependencies, impact of patents, technical protection mechanisms) to be considered that apply across digital formats and influence the feasibility and cost of …

American Film Archive

American Film Archive is an online educational resource for filmmakers seeking to safeguard their digital video / motion picture data for long-term preservation. The site has a variety of information, covering:   Preservation: an introduction to developing a preservation strategy for moving image / digital video collection. Reports: online resources on preservation and technology; practical advice from journals, books, articles and other …

Excellence in Digital Preservation

This website contains white papers, webinar presentations and other material with a particular focus on the preservation of data: the results of research. The information on storage, risks, trust and repositories has direct relevance to audiovisual files and their preservation.   From the website:    “Digital encoding dominantes how information is created, shaped and exchanged. This dependence carries many risks. …

Image Permanence Institute

The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) is a recognized world leader in the development and deployment of sustainable practices for the preservation of images and cultural property. IPI accomplishes this through a balanced program of research, education, products and services that meet the needs of individuals, companies, and institutions. IPI is a nonprofit, university-based laboratory devoted to preservation research. It is …