Archival Storytelling, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 1

Introduction

We are surrounded by images and sounds that have been shaped by others into content intended to entertain, inform, educate, sell, persuade, and even mislead. Much of this visual and aural record has been and will continue to be preserved for future reference, including use by filmmakers, journalists, historians, educators, and others. The purpose of this book is to offer insight into:

◾ How archival materials came into being;

◾ Where these materials can be found;

◾ How they can be acquired and used in today’s digital editing workflow; and

◾ What’s involved in acquiring the rights needed to use this material in your own film or other media project, and the challenges—ethical, historical, and creative—that should be considered ...