Off-lining to tape is not archiving: Why we need real archiving to support media archaeology and ensure our visual effects legacy thrives

Samaras, E; Johnston, A

Off-lining to tape is not archiving: Why we need real archiving to support media archaeology and ensure our visual effects legacy thrives

Samaras, E

Johnston, A

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Leonardo, 2019, 52 (4), pp. 374 - 380
Issue Date:: 2019-08-01

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dc.contributor.author	Samaras, E https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5683-722X	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Johnston, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8306-7507	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:03:31Z
dc.date.issued	2019-08-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Leonardo, 2019, 52 (4), pp. 374 - 380	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0024-094X	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/136785
dc.description.abstract	© 2019 ISAST. This paper examines digital asset archiving and preservation practice in the visual effects (VFX) industry. The authors briefly summarize media archaeology theory and provide an overview of how VFX studios presently archive project assets and records, based on case study and interview research conducted with expert VFX practitioners from leading international studios. In addition, the authors propose that current practice could be improved by adopting archival science methods, including digital preservation practices. Doing so will support media archaeology studies of digital cultures over time and ensure that the legacy of VFX creative and technical production thrives for future generations.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Leonardo	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1162/LEON_a_01779	en_US
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.classification	Art Practice, History & Theory	en_US
dc.title	Off-lining to tape is not archiving: Why we need real archiving to support media archaeology and ensure our visual effects legacy thrives	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	4	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Computer Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - HCTD - Human Centred Technology Design
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Abstract:

© 2019 ISAST. This paper examines digital asset archiving and preservation practice in the visual effects (VFX) industry. The authors briefly summarize media archaeology theory and provide an overview of how VFX studios presently archive project assets and records, based on case study and interview research conducted with expert VFX practitioners from leading international studios. In addition, the authors propose that current practice could be improved by adopting archival science methods, including digital preservation practices. Doing so will support media archaeology studies of digital cultures over time and ensure that the legacy of VFX creative and technical production thrives for future generations.

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