July 2013
Beginner
296 pages
8h 54m
English
| Been There, Done That |
7 Commandments of Archival Footage
By Rick Prelinger
The last decade has been good to film archives and stock footage libraries. Increased interest in archive and library holdings has exposed many hidden treasures. At the same time, the artifacts have stimulated reexamination of this century’s history and preconceptions. Some independent film and video-makers make good use of these resources, but many others are intimidated by high prices, arcane policies, and complex procedures. Here are a few navigational hints designed to demystify the process of locating and using archival footage.
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