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The Basic Knowledge section is designed for archivists, technicians, and newcomers seeking to understand the core principles of audiovisual digitization. Whether you’re just getting started or refreshing your expertise, these articles cover the essentials of working with magnetic tape formats, video playback equipment, and signal processing.

Topics include:

  • Understanding legacy video formats (VHS, U-matic, Betacam, etc.)
  • Safe handling and inspection of magnetic tapes
  • Best practices for equipment setup and signal flow
  • Introductory guides to cleaning, baking, and playback
  • Common issues in digitization and how to avoid them

Written by professionals with hands-on experience in large-scale archival projects, these resources aim to support long-term preservation efforts and help institutions build internal capacity.

File size vs. quality in digital preservation
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File size vs. quality in digital preservation

  • Posted on 15/02/2025
  • NextArchive expert team
Why 500MB for an hour of digitized videotape is not enough When archivists used to working with text-based formats like PDF/A are introduced to video ...
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Defining ‘Quality’ in audiovisual archiving
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Defining ‘Quality’ in audiovisual archiving

  • Posted on 04/12/2024
  • NextArchive expert team
Quality should not be just a marketing term The article focuses on the term 'Quality' and how easily it is to use this word without ...
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Unlocking the mysteries of audiovisual media
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Unlocking the mysteries of audiovisual media

  • Posted on 02/12/2024
  • NextArchive expert team
The role of provenance in preservation When working with audiovisual media, particularly magnetic tapes, Archivists regularly face a unique challenge due to the absence of ...
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Rethinking Analog and Digital media Quality
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Rethinking Analog and Digital media Quality

  • Posted on 27/11/2024
  • NextArchive expert team
What audiovisual Collection owners need to know Many audiovisual collection owners inadvertently dismiss the quality potential of analog media, assuming that its age dictates its ...
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