DV Rescue

FAIN: PR-263944-19

MIPoPS (Seattle, WA 98104-1822)
Rachel Price (Project Director: June 2018 to present)

The development of procedures and tools designed for the preservation of Digital Video (DV) recordings, a highly fragile format used widely in the mid-1990s through 2000s, documenting local heritage, oral histories, arts performances and a variety of other cultural events and activities.

Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPoPS) is requesting supporting funds via a Tier II National Endowment for the Humanities Research and Development grant for a project, titled DV Rescue. [The project will] develop procedures and tools that will support migrating data from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation. This will fill an urgent need for DV tape transfer tools that can rescue content from at-risk digital videotape formats. The DV Rescue project will entail two years of work to develop open source and freely available software, user research and testing, and create documentation to help define and perform comprehensive, automated, and easy-to-use data migration techniques. MIPoPS will collaborate with RiceCapades, a consulting and development company. They will also work with eight institutions currently collecting DV videotape to conduct research, define preservation workflows, establish standards and develop the most impactful tools f

Associated Products

DVRescue (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: RiceCapades
Abstract: Archivist-made software that supports data migration from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://github.com/mipops/dvrescue
Primary URL Description: GitHub repository for DVRescue
Secondary URL: https://mediaarea.net/DVRescue
Secondary URL Description: MediaArea hosting DVRescue daily builds
Access Model: Open Access
Programming Language/Platform: DVRescue is available for all major operating systems (macOS, Windows, and Linux). Installers can be downloaded here: https://mediaarea.net/DVRescue Daily snapshots of the compiled project are available here: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue/
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue - Update #1 (Blog Post)
Title: DVRescue - Update #1
Author: Lavigne, Ari
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Abstract: Overview of test tapes being created to begin work on DVRescue.
Date: 07-26-2019
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/185869753051/dv-rescue-update-1
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS Tumblr blog
Blog Title: DVRescue - Update #1
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

DVRescue - Update #2 (Blog Post)
Title: DVRescue - Update #2
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: Notes from the field on development status/progress of the DVRescue project.
Date: 07-08-2019
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/186147658051/dv-rescue-update-2
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS's Tumblr blog
Blog Title: DVRescue - Update #2
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

DVRescue at AMIA 2019 (Blog Post)
Title: DVRescue at AMIA 2019
Author: Lavigne, Ari
Abstract: Press Release announcing RiceCapade and MIPoPS presentation and demo booth (both for DVRescue) at AMIA 2019 in Baltimore.
Date: 10-29-2019
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/188682424056/dv-rescue-at-amia-2019
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS's Tumblr blog
Blog Title: DVRescue at AMIA 2019
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

dvrescue: dvplay (Blog Post)
Title: dvrescue: dvplay
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Abstract: An overview of dvplay, a function of dvrescue.
Date: 02-07-2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/190881939431/dvrescue-dvplay
Primary URL Description: MIPoPS's Tumblr blog
Blog Title: dvrescue: dvplay
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

dvrescue: dvpackager (Blog Post)
Title: dvrescue: dvpackager
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Abstract: Overview of dvpackager, a function/feature of dvrescue.
Date: 02-27-2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/611157228199837696/dvrescue-dvpackager
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS's Tumblr blog
Blog Title: dvrescue: dvpackager
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

[DVRescue Logo Press Release] (Blog Post)
Title: [DVRescue Logo Press Release]
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Lavigne, Ari
Abstract: A press releasing unveiling the official DVRescue logo. Designed by Libby Hopfauf and Ari Lavigne.
Date: 03-03-2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/611579945642311680/mipops-ricecapades-present-drum-roll-please
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS Tumblr blog
Blog Title: [DVRescue Logo Press Release]
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

DVRescue Workshop #1: dvpackager and dvloupe (Blog Post)
Title: DVRescue Workshop #1: dvpackager and dvloupe
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Abstract: A summary of the first DVRescue Zoom workshop (created to accommodate feedback and training during COVID-19 lockdowns). This workshop took place on May 29, 2020 and focused on dvpackager and dvloupe.
Date: 08-05-2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/625667299610853376/workshop-1-dvpackager-and-dvloupe
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS's Tumblr blog
Blog Title: DVRescue Workshop #1: dvpackager and dvloupe
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

Using dvcapture in vrecord (Blog Post)
Title: Using dvcapture in vrecord
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Abstract: An overview of how to use dvcapture to transfer dv videotapes in vrecord. Includes training video.
Date: 08-05-2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/625668885586264065/using-dv-capture-in-vrecord
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS' Tumblr blog
Blog Title: Using dvcapture in vrecord
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

DVRescue Workshop #2: dvcapture (Blog Post)
Title: DVRescue Workshop #2: dvcapture
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Abstract: The second DVRescue Zoom workshop to accommodate training and feedback during COVID-19 lock-down. This workshop took place July 1, 2020 and focused on using dvcapture in vrecord to transfer DV videotape formats according to archival best practices.
Date: 08-05-2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/625668979801866240/workshop-2-capturing-dv-with-dvcapture
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS's Tumblr blog
Blog Title: DVRescue Workshop #2: dvcapture
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

MIPoPS receives another NEH award! (Blog Post)
Title: MIPoPS receives another NEH award!
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Lavigne, Ari
Abstract: Press release announcing MIPoPS and RiceCapades receiving a NEH Research & Development Tier II grant to fund the DVRescue project May 1, 2019-April 30, 2021.
Date: 12-13-2018
Primary URL: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/181089446966/mipops-receives-another-neh-award
Primary URL Description: Link to blog post on MIPoPS Tumblr blog
Blog Title: MIPoPS receives another NEH award!
Website: MIPoPS's Blog

DVRescue (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: DVRescue
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Abstract: MIPoPS and RiceCapades present an update of the DVRescue project at AMIA 2019 annual conference in Baltimore. Description: DV videotape formats face an exceptional obsolescence risk. Falling in-between professional expertise in file-based digital preservation and analog videotape digitization, DV tape are best preserved by migrating the data from the tape into a file rather than handling them as a video digitization event. This panel will review the work of a project responsive to the status of DV, called DV Rescue. The DV Rescue project is funded by the NEH in order to research DV preservation and to create new tools to facilitate the efficient transfer of data from tape to file. The presenters will show early models of their work, research conclusions, and methods to troubleshoot DV capture and preservation.
Date: 11-15-2019
Primary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JFYHaKMZWHd8LFOVWmGuxdLNgFOiSXcoSxCMB-TXCvA/edit?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to presentation slides.
Secondary URL: http://www.amiaconference.net/preliminary-program-5/
Secondary URL Description: AMIA 2019 Conference Program
Conference Name: Association of Moving Image Archivists 2019 Annual Conference

MediaArea: DVRescue (Web Resource)
Title: MediaArea: DVRescue
Author: RiceCapades
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: MediaArea
Abstract: Daily builds for DVRescue
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/DVRescue
Primary URL Description: Link to DVRescue daily builds on MediaArea's website

MIPoPS: DVRescue (Web Resource)
Title: MIPoPS: DVRescue
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: DVRescue updates
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://www.mipops.org/dvrescue/
Primary URL Description: A page providing updates on the DVRescue project on the MIPoPS website.

DVRescue: dvguidance (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue: dvguidance
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: RiceCapades
Abstract: A website to curate all of the documentation and training resources related to DV videotape preservation. Currently, the platform has been set-up, but materials are being drafted and have not yet been updated.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue-documentation/
Primary URL Description: Mock-up/platform draft of DVRescue documentation, training and resources website.

DVRescue Workshop #1: dvpackager and dvloupe (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: DVRescue Workshop #1: dvpackager and dvloupe
Abstract: A recording of the first in a series of Zoom workshops on DVRescue to support training and feedback to inform development. This workshop focused on dvpackager and dvloupe.
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Date: 05-29-2020
Location: Zoom
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1muBg_0YkGdD1f9zG_ys7IHBKNIWSviSf?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Recording from Zoom uploaded to MIPoPS Google Drive
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-DfimkgbQTLrWcHULcOfjqLfgn2Kf03izaHprIfyCmM/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to presentation slides for dvpackager workshop

DVRescue Workshop #2: dvcapture (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: DVRescue Workshop #2: dvcapture
Abstract: A recording of the second Zoom workshop for DVRescue. These workshops were created to accommodate training and feedback to inform development of the DVRescue project during COVID-19 lock-downs.
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Date: 07-01-2020
Location: Zoom
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L4Q5SVir2YfcCSmbxpM2A5xXk8ptIaRN?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to Zoom recording of workshop uploaded to MIPoPS's Google Drive
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JhbqzD3NiYkRNw-0KjcJs-64GWw919Np77dAfz58sxU/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to presentation slides uploaded to MIPoPS's Google Drive

Training Video: dvcapture (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Training Video: dvcapture
Writer: Hopfauf, Libby
Director: Hopfauf, Libby
Producer: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: A training video for capturing DV videotape formats using vrecord.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P5EBmzLW5ua9cdJPnUA4IJB-Rure5dLa/view?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to video in MIPoPS' Google Drive
Secondary URL: https://youtu.be/LJ4JiZyM4sQ
Secondary URL Description: Link to video on MIPoPS' YouTube channel
Access Model: Open Access
Format: Digital File

DVRescue: Debugging DV (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: DVRescue: Debugging DV
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Abstract: The struggle and process of debugging is often where we learn the most. This panel focuses on adventures in debugging throughout the components of the NEH-funded DVRescue project which addresses the preservation of DV tape. The panelists shall review learned lessons from experiences in designing DV tape transfer stations, developing software to analyze and reconstruct obsolete media, and debugging a format that can behave unpredictably due to inconsistent implementation and tape damage.
Date: 04/16/2021
Primary URL: https://youtu.be/7FaZw3RoVbA
Primary URL Description: YouTube link to full presentation
Secondary URL: http://www.amiaconference.net/preliminary-program-titles/
Secondary URL Description: AMIA Spring 2021 Program
Conference Name: AMIA Spring 2021 Virtual Conference

Return of the DVRescuer (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Return of the DVRescuer
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Abstract: This panel will review the work of a project responsive to the status of DV, called DVRescue. DV videotape formats face an exceptional obsolescence risk. Falling in-between professional expertise in file-based digital preservation and analog videotape digitization, DV tape are best preserved by migrating the data from the tape into a file rather than handling them as a video digitization event. A collaboration from MIPoPS and RiceCapades, the DVRescue project is funded by the NEH in order to research DV preservation and to create new tools to facilitate the efficient transfer of data from tape to file. The presenters will show early models of their work, research conclusions, and methods to troubleshoot DV capture and preservation.
Date: 11/19/2020
Primary URL: https://youtu.be/YGPIqJ4_ssI
Primary URL Description: YouTube link to full presentation
Secondary URL: http://www.amiaconference.net/preliminary-program-6/
Secondary URL Description: AMIA 2020 Conference Program
Conference Name: AMIA 2020 Virtual Conference

MiniDV and the DVRescue Project (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: MiniDV and the DVRescue Project
Abstract: An overview of the DVRescue project, including how to use the tools and how the resources could be integrated into the Memory Lab Network's workflow for preserving DV videotape formats.
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Date: 03/24/2021
Location: via Zoom
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mQBJdXJT2k
Primary URL Description: YouTube for recorded presentation via Memory Lab Network's channel.
Secondary URL: https://memorylabnetwork.github.io/webinars.html
Secondary URL Description: Memory Lab Network's webinars archive

Smithsonian: DVRescue Workshop (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: Smithsonian: DVRescue Workshop
Abstract: This proposal responds to a request for a customized training workshop to assist in audiovisual processing and quality control procedures for DV videotape formats at Smithsonian institutions. The workshop shall include a focus on capturing methods for DV, quality control of the result, and DV format particularities for packaging and access. The workshop will present a summary of the overall research and deliverables of the DVRescue project, which were initially developed by MIPoPS and RiceCapades with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This work will be completed in close communication with select Smithsonian Institution Archives staff, whose digital preservation goals and workflows will set the priorities of the workshop. The project is recommended to occur in the following structure: Initial meeting with Smithsonian Institution Archives to generate a draft workshop schedule. Generation of teaching and training materials, workshop exercises, and activities responsive to Smithsonian case studies. Presentation of a custom workshop. We recommend a consciously collaborative and responsive approach between the RiceCapades, MIPoPS, and Smithsonian Institution Archives, so that both are working in a manner that provides efficient feedback to one another.
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Date: 06/22/2021
Location: via Zoom
Primary URL: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/rec/share/2sBveE9p3DLKJ_7TemieEm71-QX4ctuHaHOWLVz7Oz0cts24NkKGMRw3jgtsERTm.bxxq8EvwRsoZP5P-
Primary URL Description: Video recording of Day 1 of the workshop (6/22/2021). Passcode: dbD9nA+n
Secondary URL: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/rec/share/O0PV8x_AIINo8JhT-ScnSGDRyE3fx1my0RRlCSYmsYh2hwtwFXMBDcQ09wLjmNlh.AYhWTG1Be7FqBgYk
Secondary URL Description: Video recording of Day 2 of the workshop (6/23/2021). Passcode: ^2v2S*=c

How to Repair DV Videotapes (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: How to Repair DV Videotapes
Writer: Hopfauf, Libby
Director: Hopfauf, Libby
Producer: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: A training video documenting the proper way to repair damaged DV videotapes.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XIFMWhHF2B5Cudl54gvZ5jkh1vOvVAuu/view?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to draft of video stored on the MIPoPS Google Drive.
Access Model: Open Access
Format: Digital File
Format: Web

MIAP: DVRescue Presentation (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: MIAP: DVRescue Presentation
Abstract: Guest lecture for Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) program, New York University. A presentation to MIAP students providing an overview of the DVRescue project and tools.
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Date: 10/15/2020
Location: via Zoom
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XehYtEPn29C7zYP6V2rE8t9HO0Qd73AJ/view?usp=drive_web
Primary URL Description: Video recording from NYU of full presentation.
Secondary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TtZQ2y0QS05LTz3aj8y2EWzh6OXbLXRY/view
Secondary URL Description: Zoom chat from NYU of full presentation.

DVRescue GUI (version 2021-07-31) (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue GUI (version 2021-07-31)
Author: MIPoPS
Author: RiceCapades
Author: MediaArea
Abstract: The latest release of the graphical user interface (GUI) version of DVRescue (version 2021-07-31)
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue-gui/20210731/
Primary URL Description: Link to the installers for the DVRescue GUI (Windows, Linux and macOS versions included).
Access Model: Open Source
Programming Language/Platform: Misc. languages used; platforms include Windows, Linux and macOS.
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue Workshop #3: dvanalysis (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: DVRescue Workshop #3: dvanalysis
Abstract: A recording of the third Zoom workshop for DVRescue. These workshops were created to accommodate training and feedback to inform development of the DVRescue project during COVID-19 lock-downs.
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Date: 08/05/2020
Location: via Zoom
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12JjO4QQonTZlHgbS2wAXnPBzL4VAmCHp?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to Zoom recording of workshop uploaded to MIPoPS's Google Drive
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hL6m10K9PWnsK_erf-Qp5M-md7gOeI-Wc16rJvU3G64/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to presentation slides uploaded to MIPoPS's Google Drive

DVRescue Workshop #4: dvguidance (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: DVRescue Workshop #4: dvguidance
Abstract: A recording of the fourth Zoom workshop for DVRescue. These workshops were created to accommodate training and feedback to inform development of the DVRescue project during COVID-19 lock-downs.
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Date: 08/19/2020
Location: via Zoom
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10U7ijT8MGXRUxISviRfNEA9sH5MLl-DP/view?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to Zoom recording of workshop uploaded to MIPoPS's Google Drive
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qRwkwMiSTXKMpLoHr5RvPft18I39tx-eESeVfx3CB0U/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to presentation slides uploaded to MIPoPS's Google Drive

DVRescue Workshop #5: Focus Group Meeting (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: DVRescue Workshop #5: Focus Group Meeting
Abstract: A recording of the fifth Zoom workshop for DVRescue. These workshops were created to accommodate training and feedback to inform development of the DVRescue project during COVID-19 lock-downs.
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Date: 04/07/2021
Location: via Zoom
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LK7gpctEb4PcXXMp1HEFl5pOr0EHFDmo?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to Zoom recording of workshop uploaded to MIPoPS's Google Drive
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aCfQSGuck7JmxXuSqn1H5UkJ7g60S2zobGMt89jmNTk/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to presentation slides uploaded to MIPoPS's Google Drive

DV Rescue: Innovations in the Preservation of Digital Videotape (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: DV Rescue: Innovations in the Preservation of Digital Videotape
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Abstract: This panel will review the DVRescue project. DV videotape formats face an exceptional obsolescence risk. Falling in-between professional expertise in file-based digital preservation and analog videotape digitization, DV tape are best preserved by migrating the data from the tape into a file rather than handling them as a video digitization event. A collaboration from MIPoPS and RiceCapades, DVRescue is funded by the NEH in order to research DV preservation and to create new tools to facilitate efficient transfer of data from tape to file. Presenters will show current models, research conclusions, and methods for troubleshooting DV capture and preservation.
Date: 09/15/2020
Primary URL: https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-9613/
Primary URL Description: Link to video recording of presentation (as part of full Session 4: Notes from the Field portion of the summit).
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15YoF887ub7ewxdaTLXYW6cq2NvCKqN3LlmwCcY1gXuE/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to slide deck used for presentation via the MIPoPS Google Drive.
Conference Name: Library of Congress Labs Informal A/V Summit 2020

DV Rescue! Lessons Learned and Outcomes from Battling DV Obsolescence (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: DV Rescue! Lessons Learned and Outcomes from Battling DV Obsolescence
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Abstract: MiniDV tapes are made to be tiny and cheap. These factors enabled many cultural, journalistic, and humanities organizations to create unique audiovisual documentation for the first time. This format, however, was not commonly used for media distribution, thus a collected DV tape is very likely a camera original or a unique recording rather than a copy. While cheap and tiny, DV tape is far more susceptible to contamination, damage, decay, and environmental factors than other videotape formats from the same time period and there are few resources or tools to support the migration of data fromDV tapes Due to abandonment by market forces, the major software options for migrating DV tape are all now unavailable. This poses a tremendous preservation risk, as DV contains a wealth of metadata (including validation checks) allowing the results of a data transfer to be easily assessed. If captured digitally, the DV videodeck leaves thorough documentation within the resulting DV file regarding the success and failure of its transfer. Falling in between the substantial eras of analog video tape and digital audiovisual files, DV tape was a transitional format which has not been sufficiently addressed by research and development in audiovisual preservation. Whereas preservation communities bring substantial expertise on the digitization of analog videotape and on the preservation of digital files, there are few resources or tools to support the migration of data from the surfaces of DV tapes into digital files. DV Rescue, a NEH-funded project, is an attempt to address this need via research and tool development focused specifically towards rescuing the content of DV tapes. The panelists, all participants in the DV Rescue project, will share findings, discuss the challenges and strategies of building software upon obsolete technology, and workflows to take advantage of the potential automation abilities of DV tape preservation. Panelists will seek to demystify the entire process
Date: 2021-05-12
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cezsyoPJuMUnxBYdg4foKO6QK5OBN2S4/view?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Video presentation recorded and presented at virtual conference
Secondary URL: https://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/Annual-Meeting-2021
Secondary URL Description: Conference program
Conference Name: Northwest Archivist 2021 virtual conference

BAVC: Hands-On Training with Analog Video Playback Equipment (Course or Curricular Material)
Title: BAVC: Hands-On Training with Analog Video Playback Equipment
Author: Morel, Morgan Oscar
Abstract: A course offered at Bay Area Video Coalition. The syllabus includes and utilizes resources and tools created by MIPoPS for the DVRescue project. Course Description:With generous funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities BAVC Media is offering a Community-Based Preservation Education and Training program. Through this new program BAVC Media hopes to both address the urgency of preserving audiovisual content while digitization is still a material possibility, as well as broaden the diversity and inclusivity of the audiovisual preservation field. To accomplish this, we are working with community-based organizations to provide experiential training and education that is otherwise difficult or expensive to access graduate-level degree programs and on-the-job technical training. The topics covered during this program will include: the setup and use of critical components of a tape-based audiovisual playback station, the maintenance and calibration of tape players and monitoring equipment, the repair and handling of tape-based media, and the identification or common video errors. These topics are meant to provide participants with hands-on experience working with audiovisual playback equipment, as well as experience performing tasks that are typically the responsibility of trained technicians. The goal is to provide individuals working with collections containing memory and heritage with the skills needed to properly preserve these materials amidst the coming magnetic media crisis. Class instructions will all be provided remotely. These consist of asynchronous pre-recorded video resources as well synchronous office hours and group convenings, both facilitated via zoom. Office hours are scheduled for flexible chunks of time throughout the week. Group convenings will be minimal, but attendance is strongly suggested. The program will consist of six modules taught over the course of six weeks. The instructions and assignments for each module will involve th
Year: 2021
Primary URL: Of course! Here's a chttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1ix_HSAQ-1jDhMnPe08SJixw5Pv5xJycJVrxksVuoQoc/edit?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Syllabus for BAVC class
Audience: Other

DVRescue GUI (version 2021-10-17_2) (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue GUI (version 2021-10-17_2)
Author: MediaArea
Author: RiceCapades
Author: MIPoPS
Abstract: Archivist-made software that supports data migration from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue-gui/20211017-2/
Primary URL Description: Source code and packaged download for installing the latest version of the DVRescue graphic user interface (GUI).
Secondary URL: https://mediaarea.net/DVRescue
Secondary URL Description: DVRescue is available for all major operating systems (macOS, Windows, and Linux). Installers can be downloaded at this link.
Access Model: open access
Programming Language/Platform: Platforms: macOS, Windows, and Linux Programming Languages: various
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue CLI (version 2021-10-17_2) (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue CLI (version 2021-10-17_2)
Author: MediaArea
Author: RiceCapades
Author: MIPoPS
Abstract: Archivist-made software that supports data migration from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue/20211017-2/
Primary URL Description: Source code and packaged download for installing the latest version of the DVRescue command line tools (CLI).
Secondary URL: https://mediaarea.net/DVRescue
Secondary URL Description: DVRescue is available for all major operating systems (macOS, Windows, and Linux). Installers can be downloaded at this link.
Access Model: open access
Programming Language/Platform: Platforms: macOS, Windows, and Linux Programming Languages: various
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue: dvguidance (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue: dvguidance
Author: MIPoPS
Author: RiceCapades
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Zook, Jen
Author: Siple, Paul
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: A website to curate all of the documentation and training resources related to DV videotape preservation.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue-documentation/
Primary URL Description: DVRescue documentation, training and resources website, includes recent updates to documentation. All documentation is a work-in-progess and is updated based changes and developments for the DVRescue toolkit.

GitHub: DVRescue (Web Resource)
Title: GitHub: DVRescue
Author: RiceCapades
Author: MIPoPS
Author: MediaArea
Author: Martinez, Jerome
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Ivash, Alexander
Abstract: Archivist-made software that supports data migration from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://github.com/mipops/dvrescue
Primary URL Description: GitHib site for DVRescue

DVRescue: Project Conclusions & Future Work (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: DVRescue: Project Conclusions & Future Work
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Abstract: DV videotape formats face an exceptional obsolescence risk. Falling in-between professional expertise in file-based digital preservation and analog videotape digitization, DV tapes are best preserved by migrating the data from the tape into a file rather than handling them as a video digitization event. This panel will review the past two years of work on the DVRescue project. Funded by the NEH, DVRescue worked to research DV preservation and create new tools and documentation to facilitate the efficient transfer of data from tape to file. The presenters will demonstrate current versions of the tool, research conclusions, methods for troubleshooting, as well as how they will utilize findings to inform future work.
Date: 2021-11-19
Primary URL: https://youtu.be/K3IwVTyqTbU
Primary URL Description: YouTube link to pre-recorded video presentation
Conference Name: Association of Moving Image Archivists, Fall 2021 Virtual Conference

Introduction to DVRescue (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: Introduction to DVRescue
Abstract: This webinar occurred outside of the grant period, but speaks to the continued interest in the DVRescue project and archivists seeking to learn how to use the DVRescue toolkit. This webinar will be a training workshop to assist in audiovisual processing and quality control procedures for DV videotape formats at archival institutions. The workshop shall include a focus on capturing methods for DV, quality control of the result, and DV format particularities for packaging and access. Participants will gain hands-on experience learning how to use the DVRescue toolkit for capture, quality control analysis, resolving artifacts, packaging videos for long term preservation, as well as other general best practices for working with DV. In addition, presenters will go over a summary of the overall research and deliverables of the DVRescue project — which were initially developed by MIPoPS and RiceCapades with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Presented as part of the Association of Moving Image Archivists AV Open Source Tools webinar series.
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Date: 2022-11-16
Location: virtual webinar
Primary URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-dvrescue-tickets-415750249187
Primary URL Description: webinar registration on AMIA's website
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17Lqnfo2VMin62vZ3R8WI5okzct90e4bSC7_lCZh2MgI/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Google slides presentation used during webinar

Capture Support for Linux (Web Resource)
Title: Capture Support for Linux
Author: Martinez, Jérôme
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Gervais, Maxime
Abstract: New addition to software development that facilitates dvcapture on Linux operating systems.
Year: 2022
Primary URL: https://github.com/mipops/dvrescue/pull/656#issue-1466884416
Primary URL Description: link to pull request to incorporate new branch into main code
Secondary URL: https://github.com/mipops/dvrescue
Secondary URL Description: main DVRescue GitHub page

DVRecue CLI (version 2022-11-28_6) (Computer Program)
Title: DVRecue CLI (version 2022-11-28_6)
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Martinez, Jerome
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: Gervais, Maxime
Author: MIPoPS
Author: RiceCapades
Abstract: The latest version of the command line interface (CLI) tools for DVRescue. Archivist-made software that supports data migration from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation.
Year: 2022
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue/
Primary URL Description: link to install version 2022-11-28_6 of the CLI
Secondary URL: https://mediaarea.net/DVRescue
Secondary URL Description: link to MediaArea's DVRescue download page
Access Model: open access
Programming Language/Platform: Languages: C++ (35.8%), QML (25.2%), NSIS (16.9%), Shell (16.8%), QMake (1.6%), Objective-C (1.6%), Other (2.1%) Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue GUI (version 2022-11-28_6) (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue GUI (version 2022-11-28_6)
Author: Gervais, Maxime
Author: RiceCapades
Author: MIPoPS
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: Martinez, Jérôme
Abstract: The latest version of the graphic user interface (GUI) tools for DVRescue. Archivist-made software that supports data migration from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation.
Year: 2022
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue-gui/20221128-6/
Primary URL Description: download link for version 2022-11-28_6 of the DVRescue GUI
Secondary URL: https://mediaarea.net/DVRescue
Secondary URL Description: link to MediaArea's DVRescue download page
Programming Language/Platform: Languages: C++ (35.8%), QML (25.2%), NSIS (16.9%), Shell (16.8%), QMake (1.6%), Objective-C (1.6%), Other (2.1%) Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue! Lessons Learned and Outcomes from Battling DV Obsolescence (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: DVRescue! Lessons Learned and Outcomes from Battling DV Obsolescence
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Abstract: Part of the on-demand virtual series for the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) hybrid conference: DV videotape formats face an exceptional obsolescence risk. Falling in-between professional expertise in file-based digital preservation and analog videotape digitization, DV tapes are best preserved by migrating the data from the tape into a file rather than handling them as a video digitization event. This panel will review the past two years of work on the DVRescue project. Funded by the NEH, DVRescue worked to research DV preservation and create new tools and documentation to facilitate the efficient transfer of data from tape to file. The presenters will demonstrate current versions of the tool, research conclusions, methods for troubleshooting, as well as how they will utilize findings to inform future work.
Date: 2022-09-26
Primary URL: https://iasa.aviaryplatform.com/collections/2023/collection_resources/78095
Primary URL Description: link to the pre-recorded video on IASA's 2022 conference archive
Secondary URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qTPIafBA_KAJ6-ULeYqKv-U2LdAfLLw_?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: link to the Google Drive folder with the video, caption and transcript files that Hopfauf, Rice and Weaver created and submitted to IASA.
Conference Name: International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2022 Conference

DVRescue: Project Conclusions & Future Work (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: DVRescue: Project Conclusions & Future Work
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: DV videotape formats face an exceptional obsolescence risk. Falling in-between professional expertise in file-based digital preservation and analog videotape digitization, DV tapes are best preserved by migrating the data from the tape into a file rather than handling them as a video digitization event. This panel will review the past two years of work on the DVRescue project. Funded by the NEH, DVRescue worked to research DV preservation and create new tools and documentation to facilitate the efficient transfer of data from tape to file. The presenters will demonstrate current versions of the tool, research conclusions, methods for troubleshooting, as well as how they will utilize findings to inform future work.
Date: 2022-05-22
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bq-awNGWG6ilPUUeN3MCc1BErd5H1cJf?usp=share_link
Primary URL Description: link to presentation recording
Secondary URL: http://www.northwestarchivists.org/resources/Documents/Conferences/NWA%202022%20Conference%20Program.pdf
Secondary URL Description: link to the program for the NWA 2022 Conference
Conference Name: Northwest Archivists’ 2022 virtual conference

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