[Videolib] Blu-ray
Hi- What is the current theory on whether it pays to be adding Blu-ray feature films, even when Blu-ray isn't a campus wide standard, or where there are not classrooms dedicated for cinema studies viewing. (Northeastern has at least four Blu-Ray players available for reservation). Also we have no Blu-ray players in the library yet. I'd appreciate hearing about what folks are doing with this conundrum. I am sure there have been conversations about this before, but I wasn't paying attention. Unfortunately Blu-Ray players do not play regular DVDs, a major issue. I'd love to hear from you! Debra Debra H. Mandel, Head, Digital Media Design Studio Northeastern University Libraries 200 Snell Library 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 617.373.4902 617.373.5409 fax [cid:DA067670-A275-4F57-9DBA-38823D44EFAF] inline: image.pngVIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
Hi Debra, All the Blu-ray players I've ever worked with have played DVDs. Our viewing stations are equipped with Oppo multi-region Blu-ray players that play all Blu-rays and all DVDs. Oksana Oksana Dykyj Concordia University Montreal, Canada At 08:35 AM 03/05/2011, you wrote: Content-Language: en-US Content-Type: multipart/related; boundary=_004_C9E56ED019A65dmandelneuedu_; type=multipart/alternative Hi- What is the current theory on whether it pays to be adding Blu-ray feature films, even when Blu-ray isn't a campus wide standard, or where there are not classrooms dedicated for cinema studies viewing. (Northeastern has at least four Blu-Ray players available for reservation). Also we have no Blu-ray players in the library yet. I'd appreciate hearing about what folks are doing with this conundrum. I am sure there have been conversations about this before, but I wasn't paying attention. Unfortunately Blu-Ray players do not play regular DVDs, a major issue. I'd love to hear from you! Debra Debra H. Mandel, Head, Digital Media Design Studio Northeastern University Libraries 200 Snell Library 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 617.373.4902 617.373.5409 fax [] VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. inline: 2019f81c.png VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
Dear Debra, Just a quick note that regular DVDs do indeed play in Blu-ray players and there are several now that can play all regions of both. And in terms of feature films, there is no comparison in quality. Blu-rays look significantly better. So if you're playing a talking-head documentary on a monitor, that's no big deal. But if you want to project Terence Malick's DAYS OF HEAVEN on to a screen, the investment is fairly small in terms of players and discs relative to the increased experience. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero Harrington Park, NJ 07640 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com http://www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! Follow Milestone on Twitter! http://twitter.com/#!/MilestoneFilms On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Mandel, Debra d.man...@neu.edu wrote: Hi- What is the current theory on whether it pays to be adding Blu-ray feature films, even when Blu-ray isn't a campus wide standard, or where there are not classrooms dedicated for cinema studies viewing. (Northeastern has at least four Blu-Ray players available for reservation). Also we have no Blu-ray players in the library yet. I'd appreciate hearing about what folks are doing with this conundrum. I am sure there have been conversations about this before, but I wasn't paying attention. Unfortunately Blu-Ray players do not play regular DVDs, a major issue. I'd love to hear from you! Debra Debra H. Mandel, Head, Digital Media Design Studio Northeastern University Libraries 200 Snell Library 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 617.373.4902 617.373.5409 fax VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- image.pngVIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
Hi Debra, BluRay players DO play regular dvds -- at least all models I've worked with have. Our Viewing Room facility in the Library, which can be scheduled by instructors for classes, is equipped with a BluRay player and we use that as our 'main' player for all DVDs except those that require multi-region / PAL playback. A few thoughts: We have added a small number of BluRay titles to our circulating collection -- ~45. Compared to our standard-def DVD collection, which is approaching 10,000 titles, it really is a drop in the bucket. They do circulate -- not a ton, but almost all if the titles have circulated at least several times since we began purchasing a few here and there a little over a year ago. The titles that have circulated most, not surprisingly, are the big, special effect films like Avatar, however the BBC educational titles like Planet Earth and Wild China aren't far behind. The Disney Pixar films also get checked out a decent amount, and new(er) releases, like Inception. I don't order anything on BluRay that we don't have in the collection in standard-def, since I'm not convinced Blu-Ray will ever reach the kind of critical mass that we'd need to justify only providing titles in that format. (This may have to change when titles start being released *only* in BluRay packages, such as the forthcoming Illusionist and PBS's Salt.) Some BluRays come packaged with a standard definition disc, which has served as a good fallback when our standard-def version of the title is checked out. In these cases though, I wonder whether or not it would have been just as or more helpful to purchase multiple copies of the title in standard-def. All in all, I think they fit into our collection mostly a novelty, as there are as yet few titles that come to mind where I think there is a dramatic enough improvement between standard-def and BluRay versions. I've noticed that, just as with standard-def, not all Blu-Rays are created equally. It's worth looking into reviews on sites like DVD Beaver for older films that are released to see if there is any value added in the BluRay transfer, since many (especially the cheapest titles) don't look much different on BluRay. Some remasterings even look worse -- for instance, I'd choose the standard def. restoration over the BluRay of North by Northwest any day. The notable exception in these cases are the beautifully remastered Kubrick films. The Shining, 2001, etc. (Barry Lyndon upcoming) -- these truly are stunning in HD, and film studies folks are very likely to glean a lot of new detail and information from these titles. Same for the Criterion BluRay of Tati's Playtime. I do not believe BluRay is widely supported in classrooms on our campus, and don't know that there are plans to move in that direction. Hope this is helpful, * Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Instructional Media Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/instructionalmedia/ On 5/3/2011 8:35 AM, Mandel, Debra wrote: Hi- What is the current theory on whether it pays to be adding Blu-ray feature films, even when Blu-ray isn't a campus wide standard, or where there are not classrooms dedicated for cinema studies viewing. (Northeastern has at least four Blu-Ray players available for reservation). Also we have no Blu-ray players in the library yet. I'd appreciate hearing about what folks are doing with this conundrum. I am sure there have been conversations about this before, but I wasn't paying attention. Unfortunately Blu-Ray players do not play regular DVDs, a major issue. I'd love to hear from you! Debra Debra H. Mandel, Head, Digital Media Design Studio Northeastern University Libraries 200 Snell Library 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 617.373.4902 617.373.5409 fax VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
Despite my lukewarm assessment of HD for feature films in my previous email, I feel like I need to hedge a bit after reading Dennis's email and say, "it depends on the screen". On a large screen, yes, the difference is appreciable. However, our viewing carrels are equipped with 18" monitors, at which point there isn't a remarkable difference for most titles. And of course, in a campus environment, the investment needed in terms of players and projection upgrades becomes a bit more complicated. * Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Instructional Media Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/instructionalmedia/ On 5/3/2011 8:59 AM, Dennis Doros wrote: Dear Debra, Just a quick note that regular DVDs do indeed play in Blu-ray players and there are several now that can play all regions of both. And in terms of feature films, there is no comparison in quality. Blu-rays look significantly better. So if you're playing a talking-head documentary on a monitor, that's no big deal. But if you want to project Terence Malick's DAYS OF HEAVEN on to a screen, the investment is fairly small in terms of players and discs relative to the increased experience. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero Harrington Park, NJ 07640 email:milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011:www.amianet.org Join "Milestone Film" on Facebook! Follow Milestone on Twitter! On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Mandel, Debra d.man...@neu.edu wrote: Hi- What is the current theory on whether it pays to be adding Blu-ray feature films, even when Blu-ray isn't a campus wide standard, or where there are not classrooms dedicated for cinema studies viewing. (Northeastern has at least four Blu-Ray players available for reservation). Also we have no Blu-ray players in the library yet. I'd appreciate hearing about what folks are doing with this conundrum. I am sure there have been conversations about this before, but I wasn't paying attention. Unfortunately Blu-Ray players do not play regular DVDs, a major issue. I'd love to hear from you! Debra Debra H. Mandel, Head, Digital Media Design Studio Northeastern University Libraries 200 Snell Library 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 617.373.4902 617.373.5409 fax VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
[Videolib] streaming clips
Hello video uber-mind. I've received a question about streaming clips and find that I'm unsure as to the answer. Perhaps this has already been beaten to death on this listserv, and I apologize if I'm being dense here. According to the U.S. copyright office (http://www.copyright.gov/1201/ : (1) Motion pictures on DVDs that are lawfully made and acquired and that are protected by the Content Scrambling System when circumvention is accomplished solely in order to accomplish the incorporation of short portions of motion pictures into new works for the purpose of criticism or comment, and where the person engaging in circumvention believes and has reasonable grounds for believing that circumvention is necessary to fulfill the purpose of the use in the following instances: (i) Educational uses by college and university professors and by college and university film and media studies students; (ii) Documentary filmmaking; (iii) Noncommercial videos. It has already been pointed out on this listserve that duration and portion of the whole issues for clips involve fair use decisions. The law above has more to do with the legality of inserting a clip in something like a powerpoint presentation for educational use. So, if an instructor wants to (or wants the library to) stream a clip on their course website, does fair use allow the stream? It seems to me that the fair use legality of streaming a clip has not been addressed. It's not clear in this brain, in any case. Thanks, Jeff Univ of Michigan media library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
If this were utopia 1) Deadwood would have run ten more seasons 2) world peace would have reigned 3) all classrooms on all campuses would be tricked out with Blu-ray and Dolby sound. (OK, OK, Dennis, 35mm and THX) Unfortnately... As far as media center viewing goes, most of us have under 17 monitors for individual viewing (as has been pointed out), and it simply doesn't make sense to go hi def in a low def viewing situation... Most classrooms have less than hi def projection, if that. Since classrooms are often controlled and maintained by units outside of the library, the chances of a wholesale swing to Blu-ray is fairly unlikely (at Berkeley it's more than unlikely). And I have to raise the question: outside of film studies and other visual studies that scrutinize film for film sake, what's the real need? And, lastly, if some form of hi def supplants garden variety DVD in the consumer marketplace, what happens to all of our friends, the indie distributors? You guys all gonna swing over? Since downward compatibility isn't always in the best interests of the consumer electronics industry, I don't think that it's out of the realm of possibility that current DVD/DVD-R are aced out completely (that is, if the market supports the long-term survival of Blu-ray) Then what? Gary (waiting at home for the plumber to come) Handman Wow. That's a bit harsh. For every prof. who tells you your 'throwing money away' on standard def., I'm willing to bet you could find at least 5 who can't even tell the difference or don't care (*especially* on such small screens). Good luck! -- Meghann On 5/3/2011 9:29 AM, Mandel, Debra wrote: Our library's monitor's are only 10, and I have to find out about our classroom projectors being HD ready. I am simply responding to a cinema studies faculty member who told me I was throwing money away on regular DVDs. Debra From: Meghann Matwichuk mtw...@udel.edu mailto:mtw...@udel.edu Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:10:14 -0400 To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray Despite my lukewarm assessment of HD for feature films in my previous email, I feel like I need to hedge a bit after reading Dennis's email and say, it depends on the screen. On a large screen, yes, the difference is appreciable. However, our viewing carrels are equipped with 18 monitors, at which point there isn't a remarkable difference for most titles. And of course, in a campus environment, the investment needed in terms of players and projection upgrades becomes a bit more complicated. * Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Instructional Media Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/instructionalmedia/ On 5/3/2011 8:59 AM, Dennis Doros wrote: Dear Debra, Just a quick note that regular DVDs do indeed play in Blu-ray players and there are several now that can play all regions of both. And in terms of feature films, there is no comparison in quality. Blu-rays look significantly better. So if you're playing a talking-head documentary on a monitor, that's no big deal. But if you want to project Terence Malick's DAYS OF HEAVEN on to a screen, the investment is fairly small in terms of players and discs relative to the increased experience. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero Harrington Park, NJ 07640 email: milefi...@gmail.com mailto:milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com http://www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com http://www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com http://www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com http://www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com http://www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com http://www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org http://www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! Follow Milestone on Twitter! http://twitter.com/#%21/MilestoneFilms On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Mandel, Debra d.man...@neu.edu mailto:d.man...@neu.edu wrote: Hi- What is the current theory on whether it pays to be adding Blu-ray feature films, even when Blu-ray isn't a campus wide standard, or where there are not classrooms dedicated for cinema studies viewing. (Northeastern has at least four Blu-Ray players available for reservation). Also we have no Blu-ray players in the library yet. I'd appreciate hearing about what folks are doing with this conundrum. I am sure there have been conversations about this before, but I wasn't paying attention. Unfortunately Blu-Ray players do not play regular DVDs, a major issue. I'd love to hear from
Re: [Videolib] streaming clips
Hi Jeff We selectively stream clips here...I DO think the practice holds up under FU We only do it within the password protected confines of a learning management system for a particular class and for a limited amount of time. gary handman Hello video uber-mind. I've received a question about streaming clips and find that I'm unsure as to the answer. Perhaps this has already been beaten to death on this listserv, and I apologize if I'm being dense here. According to the U.S. copyright office (http://www.copyright.gov/1201/ : (1) Motion pictures on DVDs that are lawfully made and acquired and that are protected by the Content Scrambling System when circumvention is accomplished solely in order to accomplish the incorporation of short portions of motion pictures into new works for the purpose of criticism or comment, and where the person engaging in circumvention believes and has reasonable grounds for believing that circumvention is necessary to fulfill the purpose of the use in the following instances: (i) Educational uses by college and university professors and by college and university film and media studies students; (ii) Documentary filmmaking; (iii) Noncommercial videos. It has already been pointed out on this listserve that duration and portion of the whole issues for clips involve fair use decisions. The law above has more to do with the legality of inserting a clip in something like a powerpoint presentation for educational use. So, if an instructor wants to (or wants the library to) stream a clip on their course website, does fair use allow the stream? It seems to me that the fair use legality of streaming a clip has not been addressed. It's not clear in this brain, in any case. Thanks, Jeff Univ of Michigan media library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 ghand...@library.berkeley.edu http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself. --Francois Truffaut VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
[Videolib] Frontline An Appointment with Death 1994
Does anyone know if Frontline has reissued any of their earlier episodes in DVD formats. Looking for the following, used heavily in our philosophy program: An Appointment with death a production of K.A. Productions in association with TVOntario for Frontline and The Health Quarterly ; Virginia Storring, producer ; John Zaritsky, writer/director. [Alexandria, Va.] : distributed by PBS Video, 1994. If anyone has any suggestions for more recent productions, I'd be interested in that also. Best, Randal Baier VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
I agree Gary--I would be primarily targeting cinema and media studies classes, nothing on a grand scale. If our library has adequate funding, it might be nice to have one or two high-end viewing/listening venues with HD capability. We would only do this if the University decides to create similar cinema/media studies viewing classrooms, and hopefully we would get some additional funds for our cinema studies collection. But this isn't highest on my priority list--I'm just questioning the possibilities, should certain things fall into place. But more importantly, good luck with the plumber! Debra On 5/3/11 11:34 AM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: If this were utopia 1) Deadwood would have run ten more seasons 2) world peace would have reigned 3) all classrooms on all campuses would be tricked out with Blu-ray and Dolby sound. (OK, OK, Dennis, 35mm and THX) Unfortnately... As far as media center viewing goes, most of us have under 17 monitors for individual viewing (as has been pointed out), and it simply doesn't make sense to go hi def in a low def viewing situation... Most classrooms have less than hi def projection, if that. Since classrooms are often controlled and maintained by units outside of the library, the chances of a wholesale swing to Blu-ray is fairly unlikely (at Berkeley it's more than unlikely). And I have to raise the question: outside of film studies and other visual studies that scrutinize film for film sake, what's the real need? And, lastly, if some form of hi def supplants garden variety DVD in the consumer marketplace, what happens to all of our friends, the indie distributors? You guys all gonna swing over? Since downward compatibility isn't always in the best interests of the consumer electronics industry, I don't think that it's out of the realm of possibility that current DVD/DVD-R are aced out completely (that is, if the market supports the long-term survival of Blu-ray) Then what? Gary (waiting at home for the plumber to come) Handman Wow. That's a bit harsh. For every prof. who tells you your 'throwing money away' on standard def., I'm willing to bet you could find at least 5 who can't even tell the difference or don't care (*especially* on such small screens). Good luck! -- Meghann On 5/3/2011 9:29 AM, Mandel, Debra wrote: Our library's monitor's are only 10, and I have to find out about our classroom projectors being HD ready. I am simply responding to a cinema studies faculty member who told me I was throwing money away on regular DVDs. Debra From: Meghann Matwichuk mtw...@udel.edu mailto:mtw...@udel.edu Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:10:14 -0400 To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray Despite my lukewarm assessment of HD for feature films in my previous email, I feel like I need to hedge a bit after reading Dennis's email and say, it depends on the screen. On a large screen, yes, the difference is appreciable. However, our viewing carrels are equipped with 18 monitors, at which point there isn't a remarkable difference for most titles. And of course, in a campus environment, the investment needed in terms of players and projection upgrades becomes a bit more complicated. * Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Instructional Media Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/instructionalmedia/ On 5/3/2011 8:59 AM, Dennis Doros wrote: Dear Debra, Just a quick note that regular DVDs do indeed play in Blu-ray players and there are several now that can play all regions of both. And in terms of feature films, there is no comparison in quality. Blu-rays look significantly better. So if you're playing a talking-head documentary on a monitor, that's no big deal. But if you want to project Terence Malick's DAYS OF HEAVEN on to a screen, the investment is fairly small in terms of players and discs relative to the increased experience. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero Harrington Park, NJ 07640 email: milefi...@gmail.com mailto:milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com http://www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com http://www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com http://www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com http://www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com http://www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com http://www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org http://www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! Follow Milestone on Twitter! http://twitter.com/#%21/MilestoneFilms On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Mandel, Debra
Re: [Videolib] Frontline An Appointment with Death 1994
There are many Frontline programs available online, but this doesn’t appear to be one of them. Rats. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/view/ I assume it deals assisted suicide? Barb Bergman | Media Services Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State University, Mankato | (507) 389-5945 | barbara.berg...@mnsu.edu From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Randal Baier Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 10:43 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Frontline An Appointment with Death 1994 Does anyone know if Frontline has reissued any of their earlier episodes in DVD formats. Looking for the following, used heavily in our philosophy program: An Appointment with death a production of K.A. Productions in association with TVOntario for Frontline and The Health Quarterly ; Virginia Storring, producer ; John Zaritsky, writer/director. [Alexandria, Va.] : distributed by PBS Video, 1994. If anyone has any suggestions for more recent productions, I'd be interested in that also. Best, Randal Baier VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
Dear Gary, First of all, no one waits for the plumber here in Jersey. Godot will come first. Leave the door open and hope the vandals are good with a monkey wrench. Agreed on everything else but here's the thing. The indies are indeed moving over to Blu-ray (Milestone and Flicker Alley will have their first releases while Kino and Criterion are already heavily into it) but I suspect it's only because DVD sales suck so much. It might only be a five years of time since streaming is the tidal wave of the future, but right now most of that is VHS quality. So, yes, you are probably buying into a dying medium but it might be far superior than what you get in a few years. And streaming might not have bonus features -- some of those are as important to the classroom as the films themselves. I really do feel that at $25 a pop, the best machines (the Oppo) are under $500, and HD projection not much more, then it's worth the investment for film studies. I, of course, agree with my pal Oksana whose main interest is providing optimal quality for her students. And I assume she is paying a lot more for the discs (they have to have PPR) while their students are paying cheaper tuition since Canada tends to be less in fees. So my conclusion (which I know she would laugh at if she wasn't crying) is that Concordia gives her more support for her work. As a father with a freshman in high school, I have to save a LOT of money for the undergraduate degree (and more yet for the doctorate) and I'm hoping that his college will provide him with a maximum experience for his education. Since it'll be physics, I suspect this will be true. For film studies, it probably depends on the college. You're lucky, of course, to have the PFA on campus so your students *do* have the 35mm experience in the best possible fashion. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero Harrington Park, NJ 07640 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com http://www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! Follow Milestone on Twitter! http://twitter.com/#!/MilestoneFilms On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: If this were utopia 1) Deadwood would have run ten more seasons 2) world peace would have reigned 3) all classrooms on all campuses would be tricked out with Blu-ray and Dolby sound. (OK, OK, Dennis, 35mm and THX) Unfortnately... As far as media center viewing goes, most of us have under 17 monitors for individual viewing (as has been pointed out), and it simply doesn't make sense to go hi def in a low def viewing situation... Most classrooms have less than hi def projection, if that. Since classrooms are often controlled and maintained by units outside of the library, the chances of a wholesale swing to Blu-ray is fairly unlikely (at Berkeley it's more than unlikely). And I have to raise the question: outside of film studies and other visual studies that scrutinize film for film sake, what's the real need? And, lastly, if some form of hi def supplants garden variety DVD in the consumer marketplace, what happens to all of our friends, the indie distributors? You guys all gonna swing over? Since downward compatibility isn't always in the best interests of the consumer electronics industry, I don't think that it's out of the realm of possibility that current DVD/DVD-R are aced out completely (that is, if the market supports the long-term survival of Blu-ray) Then what? Gary (waiting at home for the plumber to come) Handman Wow. That's a bit harsh. For every prof. who tells you your 'throwing money away' on standard def., I'm willing to bet you could find at least 5 who can't even tell the difference or don't care (*especially* on such small screens). Good luck! -- Meghann On 5/3/2011 9:29 AM, Mandel, Debra wrote: Our library's monitor's are only 10, and I have to find out about our classroom projectors being HD ready. I am simply responding to a cinema studies faculty member who told me I was throwing money away on regular DVDs. Debra From: Meghann Matwichuk mtw...@udel.edu mailto:mtw...@udel.edu Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:10:14 -0400 To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray Despite my lukewarm assessment of HD for feature films in my previous email, I feel like I need to hedge a bit after reading Dennis's email and say, it depends on the screen. On a large screen, yes, the difference is appreciable. However, our viewing carrels are equipped with 18 monitors, at which point there isn't a remarkable difference
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
I'm glad to report that Godot (with monkeywrench) has come and gone (at $100 hr.) It's not the Milestones and Flicker Alleys that I'm worried about, Dennis. It's the Bullfrogs and Icaruses and WMMs... gary Dear Gary, First of all, no one waits for the plumber here in Jersey. Godot will come first. Leave the door open and hope the vandals are good with a monkey wrench. Agreed on everything else but here's the thing. The indies are indeed moving over to Blu-ray (Milestone and Flicker Alley will have their first releases while Kino and Criterion are already heavily into it) but I suspect it's only because DVD sales suck so much. It might only be a five years of time since streaming is the tidal wave of the future, but right now most of that is VHS quality. So, yes, you are probably buying into a dying medium but it might be far superior than what you get in a few years. And streaming might not have bonus features -- some of those are as important to the classroom as the films themselves. I really do feel that at $25 a pop, the best machines (the Oppo) are under $500, and HD projection not much more, then it's worth the investment for film studies. I, of course, agree with my pal Oksana whose main interest is providing optimal quality for her students. And I assume she is paying a lot more for the discs (they have to have PPR) while their students are paying cheaper tuition since Canada tends to be less in fees. So my conclusion (which I know she would laugh at if she wasn't crying) is that Concordia gives her more support for her work. As a father with a freshman in high school, I have to save a LOT of money for the undergraduate degree (and more yet for the doctorate) and I'm hoping that his college will provide him with a maximum experience for his education. Since it'll be physics, I suspect this will be true. For film studies, it probably depends on the college. You're lucky, of course, to have the PFA on campus so your students *do* have the 35mm experience in the best possible fashion. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero Harrington Park, NJ 07640 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com http://www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! Follow Milestone on Twitter! http://twitter.com/#!/MilestoneFilms On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: If this were utopia 1) Deadwood would have run ten more seasons 2) world peace would have reigned 3) all classrooms on all campuses would be tricked out with Blu-ray and Dolby sound. (OK, OK, Dennis, 35mm and THX) Unfortnately... As far as media center viewing goes, most of us have under 17 monitors for individual viewing (as has been pointed out), and it simply doesn't make sense to go hi def in a low def viewing situation... Most classrooms have less than hi def projection, if that. Since classrooms are often controlled and maintained by units outside of the library, the chances of a wholesale swing to Blu-ray is fairly unlikely (at Berkeley it's more than unlikely). And I have to raise the question: outside of film studies and other visual studies that scrutinize film for film sake, what's the real need? And, lastly, if some form of hi def supplants garden variety DVD in the consumer marketplace, what happens to all of our friends, the indie distributors? You guys all gonna swing over? Since downward compatibility isn't always in the best interests of the consumer electronics industry, I don't think that it's out of the realm of possibility that current DVD/DVD-R are aced out completely (that is, if the market supports the long-term survival of Blu-ray) Then what? Gary (waiting at home for the plumber to come) Handman Wow. That's a bit harsh. For every prof. who tells you your 'throwing money away' on standard def., I'm willing to bet you could find at least 5 who can't even tell the difference or don't care (*especially* on such small screens). Good luck! -- Meghann On 5/3/2011 9:29 AM, Mandel, Debra wrote: Our library's monitor's are only 10, and I have to find out about our classroom projectors being HD ready. I am simply responding to a cinema studies faculty member who told me I was throwing money away on regular DVDs. Debra From: Meghann Matwichuk mtw...@udel.edu mailto:mtw...@udel.edu Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:10:14 -0400 To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray Despite my lukewarm assessment of HD for feature films in my previous email,
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
You should worry about all of them Gary On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 12:55 PM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: I'm glad to report that Godot (with monkeywrench) has come and gone (at $100 hr.) It's not the Milestones and Flicker Alleys that I'm worried about, Dennis. It's the Bullfrogs and Icaruses and WMMs... gary Dear Gary, First of all, no one waits for the plumber here in Jersey. Godot will come first. Leave the door open and hope the vandals are good with a monkey wrench. Agreed on everything else but here's the thing. The indies are indeed moving over to Blu-ray (Milestone and Flicker Alley will have their first releases while Kino and Criterion are already heavily into it) but I suspect it's only because DVD sales suck so much. It might only be a five years of time since streaming is the tidal wave of the future, but right now most of that is VHS quality. So, yes, you are probably buying into a dying medium but it might be far superior than what you get in a few years. And streaming might not have bonus features -- some of those are as important to the classroom as the films themselves. I really do feel that at $25 a pop, the best machines (the Oppo) are under $500, and HD projection not much more, then it's worth the investment for film studies. I, of course, agree with my pal Oksana whose main interest is providing optimal quality for her students. And I assume she is paying a lot more for the discs (they have to have PPR) while their students are paying cheaper tuition since Canada tends to be less in fees. So my conclusion (which I know she would laugh at if she wasn't crying) is that Concordia gives her more support for her work. As a father with a freshman in high school, I have to save a LOT of money for the undergraduate degree (and more yet for the doctorate) and I'm hoping that his college will provide him with a maximum experience for his education. Since it'll be physics, I suspect this will be true. For film studies, it probably depends on the college. You're lucky, of course, to have the PFA on campus so your students *do* have the 35mm experience in the best possible fashion. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero Harrington Park, NJ 07640 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com http://www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! Follow Milestone on Twitter! http://twitter.com/#!/MilestoneFilms On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: If this were utopia 1) Deadwood would have run ten more seasons 2) world peace would have reigned 3) all classrooms on all campuses would be tricked out with Blu-ray and Dolby sound. (OK, OK, Dennis, 35mm and THX) Unfortnately... As far as media center viewing goes, most of us have under 17 monitors for individual viewing (as has been pointed out), and it simply doesn't make sense to go hi def in a low def viewing situation... Most classrooms have less than hi def projection, if that. Since classrooms are often controlled and maintained by units outside of the library, the chances of a wholesale swing to Blu-ray is fairly unlikely (at Berkeley it's more than unlikely). And I have to raise the question: outside of film studies and other visual studies that scrutinize film for film sake, what's the real need? And, lastly, if some form of hi def supplants garden variety DVD in the consumer marketplace, what happens to all of our friends, the indie distributors? You guys all gonna swing over? Since downward compatibility isn't always in the best interests of the consumer electronics industry, I don't think that it's out of the realm of possibility that current DVD/DVD-R are aced out completely (that is, if the market supports the long-term survival of Blu-ray) Then what? Gary (waiting at home for the plumber to come) Handman Wow. That's a bit harsh. For every prof. who tells you your 'throwing money away' on standard def., I'm willing to bet you could find at least 5 who can't even tell the difference or don't care (*especially* on such small screens). Good luck! -- Meghann On 5/3/2011 9:29 AM, Mandel, Debra wrote: Our library's monitor's are only 10, and I have to find out about our classroom projectors being HD ready. I am simply responding to a cinema studies faculty member who told me I was throwing money away on regular DVDs. Debra From: Meghann Matwichuk mtw...@udel.edu mailto:mtw...@udel.edu Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:10:14 -0400 To:
Re: [Videolib] Blu-ray
Gary, Sort of disagree here but I might be prejudiced. As mentioned, I think (most) documentaries will be hit less by the quality issue when streaming becomes the norm, especially those shot on video. And as we (Kino, New Yorker, Milestone, etc.) represent a lot of foreign producers including Mosfilm, there might be less rights to be had. Dennis On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 12:55 PM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: I'm glad to report that Godot (with monkeywrench) has come and gone (at $100 hr.) It's not the Milestones and Flicker Alleys that I'm worried about, Dennis. It's the Bullfrogs and Icaruses and WMMs... gary Dear Gary, First of all, no one waits for the plumber here in Jersey. Godot will come first. Leave the door open and hope the vandals are good with a monkey wrench. Agreed on everything else but here's the thing. The indies are indeed moving over to Blu-ray (Milestone and Flicker Alley will have their first releases while Kino and Criterion are already heavily into it) but I suspect it's only because DVD sales suck so much. It might only be a five years of time since streaming is the tidal wave of the future, but right now most of that is VHS quality. So, yes, you are probably buying into a dying medium but it might be far superior than what you get in a few years. And streaming might not have bonus features -- some of those are as important to the classroom as the films themselves. I really do feel that at $25 a pop, the best machines (the Oppo) are under $500, and HD projection not much more, then it's worth the investment for film studies. I, of course, agree with my pal Oksana whose main interest is providing optimal quality for her students. And I assume she is paying a lot more for the discs (they have to have PPR) while their students are paying cheaper tuition since Canada tends to be less in fees. So my conclusion (which I know she would laugh at if she wasn't crying) is that Concordia gives her more support for her work. As a father with a freshman in high school, I have to save a LOT of money for the undergraduate degree (and more yet for the doctorate) and I'm hoping that his college will provide him with a maximum experience for his education. Since it'll be physics, I suspect this will be true. For film studies, it probably depends on the college. You're lucky, of course, to have the PFA on campus so your students *do* have the 35mm experience in the best possible fashion. Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero Harrington Park, NJ 07640 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.ontheboweryfilm.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com http://www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Austin 2011: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! Follow Milestone on Twitter! http://twitter.com/#!/MilestoneFilms On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: If this were utopia 1) Deadwood would have run ten more seasons 2) world peace would have reigned 3) all classrooms on all campuses would be tricked out with Blu-ray and Dolby sound. (OK, OK, Dennis, 35mm and THX) Unfortnately... As far as media center viewing goes, most of us have under 17 monitors for individual viewing (as has been pointed out), and it simply doesn't make sense to go hi def in a low def viewing situation... Most classrooms have less than hi def projection, if that. Since classrooms are often controlled and maintained by units outside of the library, the chances of a wholesale swing to Blu-ray is fairly unlikely (at Berkeley it's more than unlikely). And I have to raise the question: outside of film studies and other visual studies that scrutinize film for film sake, what's the real need? And, lastly, if some form of hi def supplants garden variety DVD in the consumer marketplace, what happens to all of our friends, the indie distributors? You guys all gonna swing over? Since downward compatibility isn't always in the best interests of the consumer electronics industry, I don't think that it's out of the realm of possibility that current DVD/DVD-R are aced out completely (that is, if the market supports the long-term survival of Blu-ray) Then what? Gary (waiting at home for the plumber to come) Handman Wow. That's a bit harsh. For every prof. who tells you your 'throwing money away' on standard def., I'm willing to bet you could find at least 5 who can't even tell the difference or don't care (*especially* on such small screens). Good luck! -- Meghann On 5/3/2011 9:29 AM, Mandel, Debra wrote: Our library's monitor's are only 10, and I have to find out about our classroom projectors being HD ready. I am simply responding to a cinema studies faculty member who told me I was throwing
Re: [Videolib] Frontline An Appointment with Death 1994
With long running PBS series, we’ve had luck in the past contacting the production company directly to get OOP episodes from their back catalog. And sometimes they’re free ☺ Kim Stanton Head, Media Library University of North Texas kim.stan...@unt.edu P: (940) 565-4832 F: (940) 369-7396 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Randal Baier Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 10:43 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Frontline An Appointment with Death 1994 Does anyone know if Frontline has reissued any of their earlier episodes in DVD formats. Looking for the following, used heavily in our philosophy program: An Appointment with death a production of K.A. Productions in association with TVOntario for Frontline and The Health Quarterly ; Virginia Storring, producer ; John Zaritsky, writer/director. [Alexandria, Va.] : distributed by PBS Video, 1994. If anyone has any suggestions for more recent productions, I'd be interested in that also. Best, Randal Baier VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
[Videolib] Improvviso
Here's another whacky request I've received: See: Title: Improvisación = Improvviso Director: Bruck, Edith http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079333/combined Does anyone have a clue as to whether or not this exists on DVD/VHS??? Thanks! Chris McN Chris McNevins | ACQUISITIONS COORDINATOR UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT | HOMER BABBIDGE LIBRARY 369 Fairfield Way Unit 2005AM | Storrs, CT 06269-2005 USA PH: 860-486-3842 | FX: 860-486-6493 | EMAIL: chris.mcnev...@uconn.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray
I agree that the number of older titles on BD will never approach the number on DVD, just as DVD never approached the number of titles released on VHS. But I'm questioning the assertion that BD sales have already gone flat. Perhaps I'm misinterpreting it, but this post (which cites IHS Screen Digest, FutureSource, and the NPD Group) indicates that BD sales are still on an upward trajectory. As for the smaller producers and distributors whose product currently comes on on DVD-R discs, I don't see why they won't transition to BD-R. All of the technology (HD cameras, BD burners and burnable BD-R discs) is out there, at reasonable cost. On a personal note, I'll admit that on a smaller screen, there isn't much of a difference in visual experience between DVD BD. But seeing many of Criterion's BD releases projected at 1080p on an 8' screen absolutely knocked my socks off. Anyone who values the cinematic experience, and doesn't live somewhere where classic 35mm films are publicly shown, needs to see (and hear) BD to believe it. My $0.02... Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 Roger Brown wrote: I suspect that blu-ray releases are an attempt to skim the cream off an increasingly smaller purchasing impulse and the back catalog will never see the light of day on this new format. Blu-rays have already gone flat in terms of sales. Formats are disappearing faster and faster. Blu-rays aren't replacing DVDs so much as selling HD monitors and TVs. - - Roger Brown Manager UCLA Instructional Media Collections Services 46 Powell Library Los Angeles, CA 90095-1517 office: 310-206-1248 fax: 310-206-5392 rbr...@oid.ucla.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray
Oops, then I go and forget the link: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6294 Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Frontline An Appointment with Death 1994
Randal, Filmakers Library has a wonderful film called Last Rights. It asks who should decide how life ends? The patient? The family? The physician? The healthcare system? Last Rights is a compelling documentary looking at the choices available to four dying people. The intent is to introduce viewers to the complexity of end-of-life choices. To access information please click on the title Last Rights. Linda Gottesman Filmakers Library On May 3, 2011, at 11:43 AM, Randal Baier wrote: Does anyone know if Frontline has reissued any of their earlier episodes in DVD formats. Looking for the following, used heavily in our philosophy program: An Appointment with death a production of K.A. Productions in association with TVOntario for Frontline and The Health Quarterly ; Virginia Storring, producer ; John Zaritsky, writer/director. [Alexandria, Va.] : distributed by PBS Video, 1994. If anyone has any suggestions for more recent productions, I'd be interested in that also. Best, Randal Baier VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. Linda Gottesman Filmakers Library, Inc. 124 E 40th Street NY, NY 10016 212-808-4980 li...@filmakers.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Informal Survey
Jessica, here is what we do @ Eastern Michigan 1. YES 2. YES 3. We need a w-9 if we must invoice; we don't need one if paid by charge card. Randal Baier - Original Message - From: Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.com To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2:28:29 PM Subject: [Videolib] Informal Survey I am working with filmmakers some of whom sell their films directly and I need a little help convincing them to add a few things to their process. You can email the answers directly at jessicapros...@gmail.com 1. Can you order with a credit card ? 2. Can you order with Paypal ? 3. What if any paperwork does your institution need besides a standard W-9 form ? Thanks -- Jessica Rosner Media Consultant 224-545-3897 (cell) 212-627-1785 (land line) jessicapros...@gmail.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray
Hi Michael- I read with interest about BD's rising popularity, but I'm wondering who runs this website and how objective it is, since it sells stuff. You are the first person to make the claim that that BD on a small screen was awesome. What are your 8 monitors? Thanks for turning me on to the BD acronym! Debra From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Logan, Michael [mlo...@co.humboldt.ca.us] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 3:33 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray Oops, then I go and forget the link: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6294 Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray
Hi Debra, While the website itself is certainly not objective, I believe the market researchers cited (IHS Screen Digest, FutureSource, and the NPD Group) as the market data sources are reputable. And while I confess I have watched the occasional movie on a very small screen, my mind-blowing experience with BD was projected on an 8-FOOT screen, not 8-inches... :-) Cheers, Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] on behalf of Mandel, Debra [d.man...@neu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 3:02 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray Hi Michael- I read with interest about BD's rising popularity, but I'm wondering who runs this website and how objective it is, since it sells stuff. You are the first person to make the claim that that BD on a small screen was awesome. What are your 8 monitors? Thanks for turning me on to the BD acronym! Debra From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Logan, Michael [mlo...@co.humboldt.ca.us] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 3:33 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray Oops, then I go and forget the link: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6294 Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray
Thanks, Michael. I was going by the weekly sales charts on Digital Digest (link below) that measure packaged media in general, and you're right, blu-ray is growing (as is 3_D and HDTV) but not nearly enough to make up for the fall of DVD sales. BD marketshare is flat relative to users of DVDs and the white elephant in the room, streaming online. My point that I should have made clearer is that Blu-ray isn't replacing DVDs, or winning over more than a percentage of the customers abandoning DVD. http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=86912page=23 There will be a place for blu-rays in the foreseeable future, but no where near the depth we have been enjoying up to now. Cheers, - - Roger Brown Manager UCLA Instructional Media Collections Services 46 Powell Library Los Angeles, CA 90095-1517 office: 310-206-1248 fax: 310-206-5392 rbr...@oid.ucla.edu -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 19:31:25 + From: Logan, Michael mlo...@co.humboldt.ca.us Subject: Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Message-ID: f25311054dbcd74ebc04409634fb4c510a4d6...@cty-xcn01.all.co.humboldt.ca.us Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I agree that the number of older titles on BD will never approach the number on DVD, just as DVD never approached the number of titles released on VHS. But I'm questioning the assertion that BD sales have already gone flat. Perhaps I'm misinterpreting it, but this post (which cites IHS Screen Digest, FutureSource, and the NPD Group) indicates that BD sales are still on an upward trajectory. As for the smaller producers and distributors whose product currently comes on on DVD-R discs, I don't see why they won't transition to BD-R. All of the technology (HD cameras, BD burners and burnable BD-R discs) is out there, at reasonable cost. On a personal note, I'll admit that on a smaller screen, there isn't much of a difference in visual experience between DVD BD. But seeing many of Criterion's BD releases projected at 1080p on an 8' screen absolutely knocked my socks off. Anyone who values the cinematic experience, and doesn't live somewhere where classic 35mm films are publicly shown, needs to see (and hear) BD to believe it. My $0.02... Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 Roger Brown wrote: I suspect that blu-ray releases are an attempt to skim the cream off an increasingly smaller purchasing impulse and the back catalog will never see the light of day on this new format. Blu-rays have already gone flat in terms of sales. Formats are disappearing faster and faster. Blu-rays aren't replacing DVDs so much as selling HD monitors and TVs. - - Roger Brown Manager UCLA Instructional Media Collections Services 46 Powell Library Los Angeles, CA 90095-1517 office: 310-206-1248 fax: 310-206-5392 rbr...@oid.ucla.edu -- Message: 3 Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 19:33:20 + From: Logan, Michael mlo...@co.humboldt.ca.us Subject: Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Message-ID: f25311054dbcd74ebc04409634fb4c510a4d7...@cty-xcn01.all.co.humboldt.ca.us Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Oops, then I go and forget the link: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6294 Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
[Videolib] Percentage of US households with television declines for the first time
The percentage of U.S. households with television has declined for the first time ever, according to new TV universe estimates released late Monday night by Nielsen Co. More detailed message here: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleart_aid=149737nid=126334 -- deg farrelly, Full Librarian Mail Code 1006 Arizona State University P.O. Box 871006 Tempe, AZ 85287 Phone: 480.965.1403 Email: deg.farre...@asu.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
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Hi, My bad, Michael. I guess I saw Spinal Tap too many times. : - ) (I wonder if that's on BD). This day has been one wonderful conversation--I have learned so much from everyone. Have a great nite! Debra From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Logan, Michael [mlo...@co.humboldt.ca.us] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 6:49 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray Hi Debra, While the website itself is certainly not objective, I believe the market researchers cited (IHS Screen Digest, FutureSource, and the NPD Group) as the market data sources are reputable. And while I confess I have watched the occasional movie on a very small screen, my mind-blowing experience with BD was projected on an 8-FOOT screen, not 8-inches... :-) Cheers, Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] on behalf of Mandel, Debra [d.man...@neu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 3:02 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray Hi Michael- I read with interest about BD's rising popularity, but I'm wondering who runs this website and how objective it is, since it sells stuff. You are the first person to make the claim that that BD on a small screen was awesome. What are your 8 monitors? Thanks for turning me on to the BD acronym! Debra From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Logan, Michael [mlo...@co.humboldt.ca.us] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 3:33 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] [videolib] Blu-ray Oops, then I go and forget the link: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6294 Michael Logan Acquisitions and Technical Services Humboldt County Library (707) 269-1962 VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Percentage of US households with television declines for the first time
And to go with that Movie Blues: Home Entertainment Revs Fade http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleart_aid=149836 Digital sales, blue-ray and game playing machines were up, but DVD sales and rentals were way down. Brigid Duffy Academic Technology San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA 94132-4200 E-mail: bdu...@sfsu.edu On May 3, 2011, at 5:35 PM, Deg Farrelly wrote: The percentage of U.S. households with television has declined for the first time ever, according to new TV universe estimates released late Monday night by Nielsen Co. More detailed message here: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleart_aid=149737nid=126334 -- deg farrelly, Full Librarian Mail Code 1006 Arizona State University P.O. Box 871006 Tempe, AZ 85287 Phone: 480.965.1403 Email: deg.farre...@asu.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
