Digital Video Commander

FAIN: PR-276897-21

MIPoPS (Seattle, WA 98104-1822)
Rachel Price (Project Director: May 2020 to February 2023)
Libby Hopfauf (Project Director: February 2023 to April 2025)

A Tier II project to develop opensource software and training documentation for the preservation of digital videotape collections, a prevalent format from the mid-1980s to the late 2000s for recording news broadcasts, home movies, oral histories, and artistic and ethnographic performances.

The Digital Video Commander project seeks to reframe the paradigm of preservation as it applies to digital moving images, rather than adopting the practices used for analog videotape. It will do so by developing open source software, facilitating user testing, and creating documentation, which will result in intuitive, comprehensive and automated data migration techniques.

Associated Products

Deck Control! (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Deck Control!
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: The Digital Video Commander project seeks to reframe the entire paradigm of preservation when applied to digital videotapes rather than adopt upon the practices used for analog videotape. Capturing the contents of a digital videotape does not need to be as restrained as attempting to record an ideal, singular presentation of a videotape, but there is a potential that such effort could mimic the more accurate data transfers of hard drives or sectored optical discs where the quality of the data transferred could be verified piece-by-piece and retried as needed to create a more accurate result. During the NEH R&D funded project, DV Rescue, MIPoPS has found that digitization software does not need to solely work as a diligent scribe that documents the contents recorded on legacy videotapes, but that such software can take control of the hardware, guide the user, automate actions, and orchestrate the entire reformatting event. Such an approach requires skilled development, but the results place this essential preservation practice within reach for more collecting institutions who would benefit from it while producing more accurate representations of digital videotape contents than is currently feasible with more traditional workflows. Additionally, whereas expert calibration of analog signals is essential for presenting data loss while digitizing analog videotapes, the opposite is somewhat true for digital videotapes, where signal manipulation of the digital videotape decoding adds generational loss rather than accuracy. We see that the characteristics of digital videotape provide an opportunity for automation, ease, and increased accuracy within the preservation of digital videotapes and the potential to promote project results in a way that reduces barriers for institutions seeking to establish in-house audiovisual preservation services. In this presentation we will highlight the research, trials and documentation undertaken and created to facilitate deck control.
Date: 2022-10-26
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ay4C1VSHX5w?feature=share&t=8880
Primary URL Description: Video recording the No Time to Wait 2022 conference. Digital Video Commander presentation begins at 02:28:00.
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-RvTBYyWCRbENXoSMwPJQtaybW1HuEP1tPjWlfgw8wY/edit#gid=0
Secondary URL Description: No Time to Wait 2022 conference program
Conference Name: No Time to Wait 2022 Conference

Experimentation, Innovation, and Working Openly: Advancing Audio Preservation Techniques (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Experimentation, Innovation, and Working Openly: Advancing Audio Preservation Techniques
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Roe, Bryce
Author: Félix, Pedro
Abstract: This panel examines what happens behind-the-scenes in the advancements in audio preservation techniques, highlighting a beloved audio format: DAT tape. As software and hardware obsolescence and material degradation challenge DAT preservation, the presenters will review historical approaches to preserve DAT tape recordings and examine approaches to innovate through research and experimentation, community involvement, and the development of open source tools in order to offset and address these challenges. Dave Rice's part of the panel used findings from the Digital Video Commander project to inform DAT preservation research.
Date: 2022-09-29
Primary URL: https://2022.iasa-web.org/programme
Primary URL Description: Link to session listing in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2022 conference program
Secondary URL: https://iasa.aviaryplatform.com/collections/2023/collection_resources/82271?collection_resource_file_id=170464
Secondary URL Description: Link to the recorded session at the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2022 Conference.
Conference Name: International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2022 Conference

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: 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: 2022-09-29
Primary URL: https://iasa.aviaryplatform.com/collections/2023/collection_resources/78095
Primary URL Description: Link to the prerecorded session at the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2022 Conference as part of the on-demand conference program.
Secondary URL: https://2022.iasa-web.org/programme
Secondary URL Description: Link to the on-demand session listing in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2022 conference program.
Conference Name: International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2022 Conference (Mexico City, Mexico)

DVRescue: The Community Speaks (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: DVRescue: The Community Speaks
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Angeletti, Michael
Author: Belak, Brian
Author: Haydon, Kelly
Author: Lake, Tim
Author: Miller, Austin
Author: Morel, Morgan
Author: Turkus, Benjamin
Abstract: Since 2019, MIPoPS and RiceCapades has worked on the NEH funded DVRescue project, developing the procedures, tools and documentation to assist audiovisual archivists with preserving their DV videotapes. Through this work, we have developed, tested and modified a variety of tools and documentation that encompass a set of best practices we recommend to the greater archival community for all aspects of DV videotape preservation, including capturing, troubleshooting, analyzing, and quality control. The DVRescue team will provide some updates on the project and demonstrate the latest builds. Members of the archival community participating in the DVRescue project will describe their experience and practical application of the tools.
Date: 2022-12-08
Primary URL: https://amiaconference.net/amia-2022-program/
Primary URL Description: Link to AMIA 2022 conference program
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UKsx7icCYupULG-cPa37hD-yu2fBxP1RNAHnpsj68vs/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to presentation slides
Conference Name: Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) 2022

Introduction to DVRescue (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Introduction to DVRescue
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Abstract: 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.
Date: 2022-11-16
Primary URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-dvrescue-tickets-415750249187
Primary URL Description: Link to webinar event listing
Secondary URL: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/introductiontodvrescue
Secondary URL Description: Link to webinar recording
Conference Name: AV Open Source Tools Series presented by the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA)

dvguidance (DVRescue documentation) (Web Resource)
Title: dvguidance (DVRescue documentation)
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPoPS)
Author: RiceCapades
Abstract: Documentation website for using the DVRescue tools.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/
Primary URL Description: Link to the final documentation website is being developed
Secondary URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/14sKKGQ3pr5g43Po5PNwBOTKINGqHETF-
Secondary URL Description: Link to the most current development docs in MIPoPS' Google Drive

DVRescue (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue
Author: MIPoPS
Author: RiceCapades
Author: MediaArea
Abstract: DVRescue supports improving DV files that have already been created by allowing such files to be assessed, so that the software may selectively retry portions of the tape and incorporate any improvements into the existing file. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities; designed and led by Dave Rice and the Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPoPS); developed by MediaArea.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/DVRescue
Primary URL Description: Link to releases of software on MediaArea's platform
Access Model: open acess
Programming Language/Platform: C++ (37.5%); QML (24.7%); NSIS (16.1%); Shell (16.0%); Objective-C (1.8%); QMake (1.6%); Other (2.3%)
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue CLI daily builds (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue CLI daily builds
Author: MIPoPS
Author: MediaArea
Author: RiceCapade
Abstract: Daily builds of the command line interface version of the DVRescue toolkit.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://old.mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue/
Access Model: open access
Programming Language/Platform: C++ (37.5%); QML (24.7%); NSIS (16.1%); Shell (16.0%); Objective-C (1.8%); QMake (1.6%); Other (2.3%)
Source Available?: Yes

Digital Video Commander (Computer Program)
Title: Digital Video Commander
Author: MediaArea
Author: MIPoPS
Author: RiceCapades
Abstract: The Digital Video Commander project seeks to reframe the entire paradigm of preservation when applied to digital videotapes rather than adopt upon the practices used for analog videotape. Capturing the contents of a digital videotape does not need to be as restrained as attempting to record an ideal, singular presentation of a videotape, but there is a potential that such effort could mimic the more accurate data transfers of hard drives or sectored optical discs where the quality of the data transferred could be verified piece-by-piece and retried as needed to create a more accurate result.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://github.com/mipops/digividcommander
Primary URL Description: Link to GitHub repository
Access Model: open access
Programming Language/Platform: C++ (99.4%); QMake (0.6%)
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue GUI daily builds (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue GUI daily builds
Author: MIPoPS
Author: RiceCapades
Author: MediaArea
Abstract: Daily builds for the graphic user interface version of the DVRescue toolkit.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://old.mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue-gui/
Primary URL Description: Link to the daily builds on MediaArea's platform
Access Model: open access
Programming Language/Platform: C++ (37.5%); QML (24.7%); NSIS (16.1%); Shell (16.0%); Objective-C (1.8%); QMake (1.6%); Other (2.3%)
Source Available?: Yes

Digital Video Commander Documentation (Web Resource)
Title: Digital Video Commander Documentation
Author: MIPoPS
Author: RiceCapades
Abstract: A set of resources, training videos and instructions for using the Digital Video Commander toolkit.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/digividcommander/
Primary URL Description: Link to documentation website

Digital Video Commander Cable Building Instructions (Web Resource)
Title: Digital Video Commander Cable Building Instructions
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Abstract: This documentation will explain how to build your own Digital Video Commander Cable which allows your digital videotape decks to be controlled by a computer.
Year: 2022
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/digividcommander/sections/cableAssembly.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the website version of the documentation
Secondary URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/151RRFSEyesVj_i-s6wo_d1PiOWToqVWp?usp=drive_link
Secondary URL Description: Link to the downloadable PDF version of the documentation.

IASA: Digitization Double Takes (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: IASA: Digitization Double Takes
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: Historically, the video deck plays, the computer records, and a single recording is born. But what if … using a combination of techniques (such as deck control, multi-pass captures, live analysis, and frame merging) a series of complete and partial tape playbacks can produce a more accurate and authentic result than a single playback? This presentation will examine situations and opportunities where videotape digitization techniques can be improved by an interactivity between computer and video deck. The presenters will review multiple projects and use cases, such as DVRescue and Digital Video Commander, where the coordination of deck control, digitization, and consolidation can facilitate better transfer work.
Date: 2023-09-11
Primary URL: https://sched.co/1Nt9r
Primary URL Description: Link to the presentation listing in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) / International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM) 2023 conference program. About the conference: The International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) and International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance (ICTMD) was a joint event held from 11-15 September, 2023 at the Istanbul University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The 54th IASA Annual Conference and the 4th ICTMD Forum included spoken papers, posters, panel discussions, keynotes, exhibitors, the General Assembly, and Committee & Section meetings; professional tours, and a social program including an opening reception, a conference dinner, workshops and tutorials.
Secondary URL: https://iasa.aviaryplatform.com/collections/2419/collection_resources/108396/description
Secondary URL Description: Link to the recording of the presentation (permission can be requested from IASA to view) About IASA: The International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) was established in 1969 in Amsterdam to function as a medium for international co-operation between archives that preserve recorded sound and audiovisual documents. IASA members represent a diverse range of collection interests, including music, folklore, oral history, historical and broadcast recordings, and are leaders in the development of good practice and the dissemination of information on collection development and access, documentation and metadata, copyright and ethics, and conservation and preservation. IASA follows closely the progress of technology and the association’s members can call upon a pool of expertise for help and advice on digitization and with problems arising from the use of computer storage systems for heritage collections.
Conference Name: International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2023 Conference (Istanbul, Türkiye)

AMIA: Digitization Double Takes (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: AMIA: Digitization Double Takes
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: Historically, the video deck plays and the computer records and a single recording is born. But what if … using a combination of techniques, such as deck control and multiple capture passes, the digitization is made from a series of complete and partial tape playbacks rather than just a single one? This presentation will examine situations where a multiple-pass approach to videotape digitization can provide a more accurate and complete result rather a singular one. The presenters will also review multiple projects, such as DVRescue and Digital Video Commander, which coordinate deck control and digitization with live assessment of the transfer to facilitate better transfer work.
Date: 2023-11-15
Primary URL: https://amiaconference.net/amia-2023-program/
Primary URL Description: Link to the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) 2023 conference program. As the world’s largest international association of professional media archivists, the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) is uniquely poised to bring together a broad range of experts. Members represent corporate and national archives, media companies, libraries, historical societies, labs, post production, universities, and more. Because of this diverse membership, AMIA provides an opportunity to interact with every facet of the field and a single forum to address the best ways to preserve and provide access to our media heritage in digital and analog formats.
Secondary URL Description: If the presentation is selected for recording, the link will be added above once AMIA has posted the video.
Conference Name: Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) 2023 Conference (Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA)

Workshop W1: Community Archiving Workshop Istanbul (part 3) (Conference/Institute/Seminar)
Title: Workshop W1: Community Archiving Workshop Istanbul (part 3)
Author: Hix, Kelli
Author: Jay, Jackie
Author: Ming, CK
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: Community Archiving is a process whereby local community volunteers and audiovisual professionals partner to help an organization gain intellectual and physical control over an endangered moving image collection. The Community Archiving Workshop Collective proposes to conduct a workshop with a local organization in need of inventory and organization of their audiovisual collections in Istanbul, Turkey. In this workshop IASA conference attendees will be paired with community members for hands-on training in which participants learn to identify different media formats and risk factors, establish controlled vocabulary for description of audiovisual collections, and document and prioritize the collection for preservation. The outcome is to train workshop participants on the handling and care of audiovisual collections, to engage local community members in processing and describing their community’s audiovisual assets, and to process a small collection (approximately 200 assets) of recordings in preparation for preservation. Please note: While Hopfauf and Rice were not originally scheduled to participate in this workshop, they were asked by CAW to attend the 3rd part to provide a demonstration of DVRescue and capture DV videotapes from the community archive collection using their expertise, software and equipment.
Date Range: 2023-11-14
Location: International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2023 Conference (Istanbul, Türkiye)
Primary URL: https://sched.co/1Om15
Primary URL Description: Link to the workshop listing (part 3 of 3) in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) / International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM) 2023 conference program. The International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) and International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance (ICTMD) was a joint event held from 11-15 September, 2023 at the Istanbul University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The 54th IASA Annual Conference and the 4th ICTMD Forum included spoken papers, posters, panel discussions, keynotes, exhibitors, the General Assembly, and Committee & Section meetings; professional tours, and a social program including an opening reception, a conference dinner, workshops and tutorials.
Secondary URL Description: Once the recording is posted, the link to Hopfauf and Rice's participation in this workshop will be added above. The International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) was established in 1969 in Amsterdam to function as a medium for international co-operation between archives that preserve recorded sound and audiovisual documents. IASA members represent a diverse range of collection interests, including music, folklore, oral history, historical and broadcast recordings, and are leaders in the development of good practice and the dissemination of information on collection development and access, documentation and metadata, copyright and ethics, and conservation and preservation. IASA follows closely the progress of technology and the association’s members can call upon a pool of expertise for help and advice on digitization and with problems arising from the use of computer storage systems for heritage collections.

Workshop W3: Processing DV and Other Video from Digital Tape (Conference/Institute/Seminar)
Title: Workshop W3: Processing DV and Other Video from Digital Tape
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: This workshop will build upon the research and development of the DVRescue and Digital Video Commander projects, administered by MIPoPS, and funded by the NEH. Participants will learn how to analyze and process content originating from digital videotapes, perform restoration work, package results, handle closed captioning and timecode metadata, and prepare such videos for various access and preservation tasks. This workshop session was fully booked with 15 participants.
Date Range: 2023-09-14
Location: International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) 2023 Conference (Istanbul, Türkiye)
Primary URL: https://sched.co/1NtDg
Primary URL Description: Link to the workshop listing (part 1 of 2) in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) / International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM) 2023 conference program. The listing for part 2 of 2 can be found here: https://sched.co/1NtDj
Secondary URL Description: Footage was recorded of all IASA sessions and workshops, once the videos are posted, a link to related content will be added.

Digital Video Commander Cable Version 1 (Equipment)
Name: Digital Video Commander Cable Version 1
Description: An initial task for the Digital Video Commander Project involved building customized cables. So far, we have successfully established best practices and instructions for two versions of the cable. These cables enable remote control, as we have established with DVRescue for controlling DV decks using the 9-pin remote port on the back of any deck. Our prototype cable uses a USB to an RS 42 adapter, a 9-pin breakout board, and Raspberry Pi jumper cables to connect the two devices together with a custom mapping that works with the Sony 9-pin Protocol. These cables allow not only digital videotape decks to communicate remotely with the Sony 9-pin Command line tools, but enable basic operating functions to be executed for any connected decks such as play, fast forward rewind, stop and eject. The second thing that this interaction does is query the deck, asking it for information like the model name, the time code of the current frame and the settings of the deck.
Location: New York, NY, USA
Year: 2021

Digital Video Commander Cable Version 2 (Equipment)
Name: Digital Video Commander Cable Version 2
Description: An initial task for the Digital Video Commander Project involved building customized cables. So far, we have successfully established best practices and instructions for two versions of the cable. These cables enable remote control, as we have established with DVRescue for controlling DV decks using the 9-pin remote port on the back of any deck. Both of these cables are relatively inexpensive and straightforward to assemble. For both, we have developed documentation that includes a list of supplies, your wiring map and step by step assembly instructions. Instructions for building these cables can be found on the Digital Video Commander Documentation website, along with instructions for setting up connections between desks and computers for all operating systems and draft documentation. Version 2 of the cable (when compared with the prototype) is a more durable and sleek design similar to the other various AV cables we are used to.
Location: New York, NY, USA / Seattle, WA, USA
Year: 2022

Introduction to DVRescue (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: Introduction to DVRescue
Abstract: 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. Demonstrations and hands-on training will feature key components of the DVRescue toolkit, including: • dvcapture: a tool to facilitate the most complete and accurate transfer of DV video from tapes to files. • dvanalysis: support visualization of uncorrected DV data, including categorizing DV transfer errors, illuminating when selective re-transfer may be most likely to offer improvements, and providing a method to easily distinguish authentic DV data, from error concealment techniques, and unconcealed damage (using dvmerge). • dvpackager: used to rewrap a raw DV stream into preservation files based on a set of characteristics. • dvguidance: universal training materials and tools that address a range of learning styles and skill levels. One of the main goals of the DVRescue project is to create open source tools for the greater archival community, coupled with interfaces and documentation that makes their use intuitive and accessible to all skill levels and learning styles.
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Miller, Austin
Date: 2024-08-29
Location: online (webinar)
Primary URL: https://amianet.org/events/webinars/
Primary URL Description: Link to the Association of Moving Image Archivists website (webinar/education page). The recording will available on demand in the next few months, but the webinar was initially presented live to 25 participants.
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jFUhEtJSKyobdoiRWec4kN80D68bsl0LSHKDC48yyTE/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to the slides used in the presentation and shared with the attendees.

DVRescue/Digital Video Commander Partner Retreat (Day 1) (Conference/Institute/Seminar)
Title: DVRescue/Digital Video Commander Partner Retreat (Day 1)
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: Over the course of two days, our project partners who have participated in the DVRescue/Digital Video Commander (DVC) projects attended in-person workshops. The first day included sessions for: - tour of the latest developments for the DVRescue and DVC software - demonstrations for how to use each tool, including capture, analysis, packaging, merging, and guidance - group discussion on experiences with the project - comprehensive review of the documentation and resources - tour of the remaining upcoming resources and developments anticipated to be completed before the grant period concludes
Date Range: 2024-07-25
Location: Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA 98104
Primary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rvnepk00oEOle4nmplz7eJwuSEEaJAmC4xs70aAnPJQ/edit?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to the slides for Day 1 of the DVRescue/Digital Video Commander Retreat.
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gei5etYIoqWw2OYZM6dOwvcjDEQv4dysiHOL_qrm62U/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to RSVP from project partners. This spreadsheet includes responses from attendees regarding what they are hoping to get out of the workshop.

DVRescue/Digital Video Commander Partner Retreat (Day 2) (Conference/Institute/Seminar)
Title: DVRescue/Digital Video Commander Partner Retreat (Day 2)
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: Over the course of two days, our project partners who have participated in the DVRescue/Digital Video Commander (DVC) projects attended in-person workshops. The second day included sessions for: - hands-on training for using the DVRescue and DVC toolkit - testing new developments for the tools - comprehensive review of the documentation and resources - provide feedback to improve and enhance the tools and documentation - building DVC cables for deck control - brainstorm for a sustainable future to ensure the tools and documentation continue - recruiting project partners to participate in final AMIA panel session to describe their experiences using the tools (providing concrete examples of materials preserved and workflows implemented)
Date Range: 2024-07-26
Location: Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA 98104
Primary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19SK1CvUMvtuZ9LDEXIaA9FkepyqMrDmXdc9COrm4EEk/edit?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to the slides for Day 2 of the DVRescue/Digital Video Commander Retreat.
Secondary URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nUz7gHIcrrg9Z2Kh5MR6c1TVCZZX8AQGD9o8ih2XfH8/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary URL Description: Link to the document used to collect feedback during brainstorming and discussion sessions

The Community Speaks Engagement & Experiences from the DVRescue Project (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: The Community Speaks Engagement & Experiences from the DVRescue Project
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hagan, Siobhan C.
Author: Lake, Tim
Author: Miller, Austin
Author: Ming, CK
Author: Toth, Brianna
Author: Morel, Morgan
Author: Lascu, Marie
Abstract: his panel will focus on community engagement and participation in the DVRescue Project. Since 2019, MIPoPS and RiceCapades has worked on the NEH funded DVRescue project, developing the procedures, tools and documentation to assist audiovisual archivists with preserving their DV videotapes. Through this work, we have developed, tested and modified a variety of tools and documentation that encompass a set of best practices we recommend to the greater archival community for all aspects of DV videotape preservation, including capturing, troubleshooting, analyzing, and quality control. The DVRescue team will provide some updates on the project and demonstrate the latest builds. Members of the archival community participating in the DVRescue project will describe their experience and practical application of the tools.
Date: 2024-12-06
Primary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Q3wA1MIu2gWrjsx0WBsI3j8BwFgkmp5EE77lyoVqPXU/edit?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Link to presentation slides
Secondary URL: https://amiaconference.net/amia-2024-program/
Secondary URL Description: Link to the conference program
Conference Name: Association of Moving Image Archivists 2024 Annual Conference

DVRescue CLI (2024-12-28 Daily Build) (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue CLI (2024-12-28 Daily Build)
Author: RiceCapades
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: MediaArea
Abstract: Archivist-made software that supports data migration from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation. This is the latest version of the command line interface.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue/20241228/
Primary URL Description: Link to source code for the latest version of the CLI
Secondary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue/
Secondary URL Description: Link to all daily builds of the CLI for the DVRescue project
Access Model: open source
Programming Language/Platform: C++ (37.5%); QML (24.7%); NSIS (16.1%); Shell (16.0%); Objective-C (1.8%); QMake (1.6%); Other (2.3%)
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue GUI (2024-12-28 Daily Build) (Computer Program)
Title: DVRescue GUI (2024-12-28 Daily Build)
Author: RiceCapades
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: MediaArea
Abstract: Archivist-made software that supports data migration from DV tapes into digital files suitable for long-term preservation. This is the latest version of the graphic user interface.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue-gui/20241228/
Primary URL Description: Link to source code for the latest version of the DVRescue GUI
Secondary URL: https://mediaarea.net/download/snapshots/binary/dvrescue-gui/
Secondary URL Description: Link to all daily builds of the GUI for the DVRescue project
Access Model: open source
Programming Language/Platform: C++ (37.5%); QML (24.7%); NSIS (16.1%); Shell (16.0%); Objective-C (1.8%); QMake (1.6%); Other (2.3%)
Source Available?: Yes

DVRescue Documentation: Format Guide (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Format Guide
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: A format guide that describes all of the various DV videotape formats.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/dv_formats.html
Primary URL Description: Link to DV Format Guide Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed). This is a living document and is consistently updated and added to by MIPoPS staff with user input.

DVRescue Documentation: Deck Guide (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Deck Guide
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: A running inventory of DV players, decks, and camcorders, including links to operation and maintenance manuals and images, lists of compatible formats and recording modes, and tips on how to use each specific deck (unique characteristics).
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/deck_guide.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the DV Deck Guide on the MIPoPS documentation website Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed). This is a living document and is consistently updated and added to by MIPoPS staff with user input.

DVRescue Documentation: DV Cable Guide (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: DV Cable Guide
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: In order to connect your DV deck to your computer for data transfer (capturing DV videotape formats), you will need to establish a FireWire connection between the two. To determine which cable you need, you will need to identify the DV output (typically located on the back of the deck) and the data compatible FireWire or Thunderbolt input on your computer. Adapters may be needed as well depending on the model/generation of DV deck and computer you are using. This can get complicated as several generations of both FireWire and Thunderbolt exist! The guide below shows all views, ports and symbols of each connection type to aid in determining and acquiring the correct cable(s) for the specific setup you intend to use.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/dvcables.htmlhttp://
Primary URL Description: A link to the DV Cable Guide on the DVRescue documentation website.

DVRescue Training Videos (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Training Videos
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Straney, Steven
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: A library of training videos about caring for and preserving DV videotape formats.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/training_videos.html
Primary URL Description: A link to the training video library on the DVRescue documentation website.

Digital Video Commander Training Videos (Web Resource)
Title: Digital Video Commander Training Videos
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Straney, Steven
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: A library of training videos related to preserving digital videotape formats, including a cable-building tutorial for constructing a Digital Video Commander cable and setting up a digital videotape transfer station.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/digividcommander/index.html
Primary URL Description: Link to training video library on the Digital Video Commander documentation website.

DVRescue: Transfer Station Set-up (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: DVRescue: Transfer Station Set-up
Writer: Hopfauf, Libby
Director: Straney, Steven
Producer: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: A training video demonstrating how to properly set-up a DV videotape transfer station.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wD0jhuJPOyf4JI40LRHEahq9OoOTB5Ym/view?usp=drive_link
Primary URL Description: Link to the training video file (draft copy). Please see the training video library for the final versions of all training videos.
Secondary URL Description: Link to the training video library on the DVRescue documentation website.
Access Model: open access
Format: Digital File

AV Artifact Atlas: DV Artifacts (Web Resource)
Title: AV Artifact Atlas: DV Artifacts
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Zook, Jen
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: Detailed descriptions of various common artifacts found with DV recordings and captures. Each entry details how to identify the issue using the DVRescue toolkit and how to resolve issues via deck cleaning, packaging or recapture (if no solution is available, that is noted as well).
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://www.avartifactatlas.com/tags.html#dv
Primary URL Description: Link to DV artifacts added to the AV Artifact Atlas. Please note that some of these artifacts had been previously added to AVAA. MIPoPS updated those entries to include instructions for using dvanalysis to identify them, as well as clarifying some vague descriptions. Additional entries for scratch, audio rate change, recording mode change, aspect ratio change, block error and audio errors have been created and submitted to AVAA by MIPoPS staff.
Secondary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/artifacts.html
Secondary URL Description: Link to DV artifacts on the DVRescue documentation website (this is the rough drafts for these artifacts where they were staged prior to being added to AVAA).

vrecord: DV capture (Web Resource)
Title: vrecord: DV capture
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: vrecord uses the DVRescue toolkit to facilitate capturing DV videotape formats. DVRescue and Digital Video Commander project staff initially created the instructions in 2020. In 2024, after major changes occurred recently and were merged into vrecord, MIPoPS heavily revised the instructions for using DV capture in vrecord.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://github.com/amiaopensource/vrecord/pull/855
Primary URL Description: Link to the pull request for revisions created and submitted by MIPoPS
Secondary URL: https://github.com/amiaopensource/vrecord/blob/main/Resources/Documentation/dv_info.md
Secondary URL Description: Link to vrecord documentation for DV capture

DVRescue Documentation: Project Development Updates (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Project Development Updates
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Abstract: On this section of the DVRescue website we have all of the development updates for the project as presented at various virtual and in-person conferences. This is to provide the same information, which includes tutorials on the tools to all users of the DVRescue and Digital Video Commander toolkits. Recordings and presentations were created between 2019-2024, but this section of the website was implemented this year.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/development_updates.html
Primary URL Description: Link to Project Development library on the DVRescue documentation website.

DVRescue Documentation: Installation Instructions (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Installation Instructions
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Zook, Jen
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Siple, Paul
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: RiceCapades
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: Instructions for installing the DVRescue toolkit on various operating systems. This documentation was created in 2020, but has been continuously updated throughout the project based on new operating system restrictions and software development updates.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/installation.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the installation instructions on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: Hardware Setup (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Hardware Setup
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: Documentation for setting up a DV transfer station including step-by-step instruction, example images and links to additional resources for selecting the best equipment to fit your project needs and operating system requirements.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/dv_transfer_station.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the hardware setup instructions on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: Troubleshooting Guide (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Troubleshooting Guide
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: A troubleshooting guide for using the DVRescue tools. The guide makes it easy to find common issues and provides step-by-step instructions for possible solutions. This provides an organized supplement to the issue tracker on GitHub and curates that information in a way that is intuitive for users not familiar with using Github.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/troubleshooting.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the troubleshooting guide on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are maintained regularly.

DVRescue Documentation: Capture (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Capture
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: Zook, Jen
Author: Siple, Paul
Abstract: This web page contains instructions for how to use dvcapture to transfer DV videotape formats using the DVRescue graphic user interface (GUI), command line interface (CLI), or via vrecord (DVRescue CLI is integrated into vrecord to facilitate DV video capture). Part of the DVRescue documentation website. Includes step-by-step instructions, example images, troubleshooting suggestions, and tips for using the software.
Year: 2024
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/capture.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the dvcapture instructions on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: Merge (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Merge
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Abstract: Instructions for how to merge files using DVRescue. dvmerge is part of the dvrescue toolkit. It is used to combine two or more transfers of the same tape into one file, utilizing only error-free frames where it can find them. This reduces the overall number of artifacts in the final file.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/merge.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the merge instructions on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: Package (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Package
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: Documentation for using dvpackager to properly package captured DV files. Included step-by-step instructions, example images and troubleshooting tips.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/packaging.html
Primary URL Description: A link to the instructions for dvpackager on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: Analysis (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Analysis
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: Documentation for how to use dvanaylsis to review captured DV files to perform quality control, identify artifacts, determine if a new capture should be create and select the best packaging options. Includes step-by-step instructions, example images and troubleshooting tips.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/analysis.html
Primary URL Description: A link to the dvanalysis instructions on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: XML Documents (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: XML Documents
Author: Rice, Dave
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Abstract: In order to facilitate capturing, analyzing, and merging of DV, DVRescue utilizes a few internally-defined documents to describe data and events. This documentation guides the user through how to use the XML report created via DVRescue to analyze DV files.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/dvrescue_documents.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the DVRescue documents guide on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: Cleaning & Maintanence (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Cleaning & Maintanence
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: This documentation guides users through how to clean DV videotape decks, players and camcorders and perform repairs on DV videotapes. Includes lists of supplies and images for items needed to perform these tasks.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/cleaning_maintenance.html
Primary URL Description: Link to instructions for cleaning and repairs on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: File Care (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: File Care
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: Hopfauf, Libby
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: After transferring, analyzing, and (optionally) packaging DV streams, they will begin their new life as files. These instruction guide users through best practices for long term digital preservation for the files they have captured and packaged using the DVRescue toolkit to ensure the integrity and accessibility.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/file_care.html
Primary URL Description: Link to file care instructions on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

DVRescue Documentation: Glossary (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Glossary
Author: Blewer, Ashley
Author: Zook, Jen
Author: Nicholson, Annalise
Author: Weaver, Andrew
Author: Rice, Dave
Abstract: This glossary has incorporated terms used at MIPoPS with the Preservation Glossary published by the Bay Area Video Coalition, The AV Artifact Atlas, and with contributions from Libby Hopfauf and Jen Zook. All terms are specifically related to preserving DV videotape formats in order to make both the documentation and the tools more intuitive for users of all learning styles and skill levels.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/glossary.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the glossary on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed). This is a living document and is consistently updated and added to by MIPoPS staff with user input.

DVRescue Documentation: Additional Resources (Web Resource)
Title: DVRescue Documentation: Additional Resources
Author: Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Abstract: An annotated bibliography of additional publications and outside resources related to DV videotape preservation and the DVRescue project, including articles and supplemental archival documentation to offer a deeper dive for users who want to learn more about preserving these formats.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://mipops.github.io/dvrescue/sections/resources.html
Primary URL Description: Link to the list of additional resources on the DVRescue documentation website. Please note: this resource page was initially created at the start of the project, revisions are integrated regularly (as needed).

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