Part 4 of APAC’s series of digital preservation guidance, produced by the association’s Digital Preservation Working Group, focuses on file formats, including:

  • using freely available tools to understand file formats
  • specific formats found within performing arts collections, including audio and video
  • techniques to deal with high-risk material
  • links to further useful resources

Three accompanying case studies look at different aspects of file format management at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, the National Theatre, and the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art.

To join the APAC Digital Preservation Working Group contact digital@performingartscollections.org.uk

Download Digitally Preserving the Performing Arts Part Four

Part 4 File Formats Guidance Part 4 File Formats case studies

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