As far as I know, DVD is not yet seem as a preservation medium. It and
video would is certainly alright for providing access. If anyone knows
or could point me towards guidance on the preservation of moving images
I would be very greatful.
Regards,
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Grant E. L. Buttars
Deputy University Archivist
Special Collections
Edinburgh University Library
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LJ
http://www.lib.ed.ac.uk/speccoll/eua/
tel: 0131 651 3852
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: 07 April 2005 15:35
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> Subject: film conversion
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>
> Can anyone recommend firms for the conversion of 8/9.5mm film
> to video/DVD. London/Surrey area preferred but will consider
> anything really! Do any of the regional film archives
> undertake such work? (there isn't one in London). BFI?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Kath
>
> Ms Kathleen Shawcross
> Borough Archivist & Local Studies Manager
> London Borough of Sutton, Central Library, St Nicholas Way,
> SUTTON, Surrey SM1 1EA
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