Re: [Videolib] Best DVD format for Home viewing

[Gangwer, Valerie]

In any case, DVD-R suggests a burned copy, not a master-pressed disc and
yes, it may be more likely to have playing issues in older DVD players or
some computers. I would go for the Kino-Lorber to avoid any region issues,
and a lot of people still do not have Blu ray players.
Val G.

On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 4:39 PM, Patricia Ruocco 
wrote:

> I am looking into purchasing the movie "Black Sabbath" with Boris Karloff
> for our public library's DVD collection. Midwest Tape lists two versions:
> one that just says DVD, and a newer one that is a DVD-R. My inclination is
> to get the DVD, but it is fullscreen where the DVD-R is widescreen. We
> usually order widescreen versions of films, but I'm concerned whether
> patrons taking a DVD-R home for viewing will run into compatibility
> problems with their players and this format. Can the group offer some
> guidance?
>
>
> Thank you!
>
> Patricia
>
>
> *Patricia Ruocco*
>
> Adult Services Librarian, MLIS
>
> Lisle Library District
>
> 777 Front Street | Lisle, IL 60532
>
> p: 630-971-1675 ext. 1503
>
> lislelibrary.org 
>
> facebook  | instagram
>  | twitter
>  | pinterest
>  | flickr
> 
>
>
> Check out our *MAF * and *JBF
> *blogs for mystery and
> film fans!
> 
>
> 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.
>
>


-- 
Val Gangwer
Coordinator - Academic Computing Technology
Room 310, Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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] Documenting permission for captioning

[Gangwer, Valerie]

Hello,
I am not in charge of these issues in my current position.
Yours truly,
Val Gangwer

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Wahl, Mary K  wrote:

>  Hello Videolib,
>
> For those who ask permission from rights holders to add captioning to
> video, I am curious as to how formal you document this. For instance, do
> you use a permission form? Do you ask for signatures, or is a simple "ok"
> in an email sufficient? Do you just pick up the phone and ask, then make
> note of it somewhere? If you do use some kind of form, would you mind
> sharing any wording, on or off list?
>
>
>
> And on the flip side -- for those who are asked for permissions, what
> forms of inquiries do you typically receive (permission form, phone call,
> etc.)?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Mary Wahl
>
>
>
> --
>
> Mary Wahl
>
> Digital Services Librarian
>
> California State University, Northridge
>
> mary.w...@csun.edu 
>


-- 
Val Gangwer
Media Services Coordinator
Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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] Multi-region VCRs

[Gangwer, Valerie]

I found some used ones listed on Amazon, and of course there are some on
Ebay. I don't know about new ones, though.
Val Gangwer


On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 4:52 PM, Ball, James (jmb4aw) <
jmb...@eservices.virginia.edu> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone know if multi-region VCRs are being manufactured by anyone?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Matt
>
> __
> Matt Ball
> Media and Collections Librarian
> Clemons Library
> University of Virginia
> mattb...@virginia.edu
> 434-924-3812
>
> 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.
>



-- 
Val Gangwer
Media Services Coordinator
Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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] laserdiscs

[Gangwer, Valerie]

One neat thing about laserdiscs is the fact that, while digital, they don't
have the pesky copyright encoding that came later. I had a legitimate
request from a student several years ago to take a clip from a particular
movie so she could insert ads and record audience response and memory
recall for a psych experiment. I tried various things without success,
until - I remembered we had the title on laserdisc. Worked like a charm,
and she was able to do the experiment.
Mind you, I don't encourage wholesale copying of copyrighted material, but
not having to go through a whole learning curve on 'breaking' encoding can
come in handy for this legit use.
My two cents,
Val G.

On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Laura Jenemann  wrote:

> Hi Debra,
>
> I actually have discovered a few interesting laserdisc titles at Mason
> that never made their way to other formats, and that few others still
> have.  Have you found any unique or rare holdings in your collection?
> Perhaps there is someone who would be willing to take in those orphans.
>
> And if you or anyone on the list discovers a library that is collecting
> laserdiscs, please share, since I feel like laserdiscs are
> underappreciated moving image formats that could use some PR.
>
> Anecdote: when I showed laserdiscs to a group of middle school children
> and asked them guess what they were, they guessed they were records.
>
> Regards,
>
> Larua
>
> On 3/21/13 1:45 PM, Mandel, Debra wrote:
> > Hi-
> >
> > What have you done with laserdiscs that you have withdrawn from your
> > collection?
> >
> > Is anyone interested in any from mine?
> >
> > Best,
> > Debra
> >
> > Debra Mandel
> > Digital Media Librarian
> > Northeastern University Libraries
> > 200 SL
> > 360 Huntington Avenue.
> > Boston, MA  02115
> > 617.373.4902
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
>
>
> --
> Laura Jenemann
> Film Studies/Media Services Librarian
> Johnson Center Library
> George Mason University
> 4400 University Drive MS 1A6
> Fairfax VA, 22030
> Phone: 703-993-7593
> Email: ljene...@gmu.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.
>



-- 
Val Gangwer
Media Services Coordinator
Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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] I need feedback on online video platforms for higher ed - American U is looking at alternatives to our homegrown system

[Gangwer, Valerie]

Hi,
We are looking at the new iTunes U, which is tied to iPads. As a
Mac-oriented school, that makes sense for us. If you have the usual mix of
everything, that's probably not going to work. Take a look at Softchalk. I
have heard some good things about it.
Val Gangwer

On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 2:32 PM, Chris Lewis  wrote:

> Our primary candidates are Sharestream, Kaltura, Ensemble, and Polycom
> products. If your university is using any of these or others, I'd like
> to know about it for comparison shopping.  Also a word or two about
> your experience would be valuable.
>
> We already use Panopto for lecture capture so aren't looking for that
> kind of system. Rather our focus is more on licensed collections,
> student productions, live events such as graduations and visiting
> speakers, and archived university-produced video.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> --
> Chris Lewis
> Media Librarian
> American University Library
> 202.885.3257
>
> For latest Media Services News:
> Blog: http://aulibmedia.blogspot.com
> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AULibMedia
> Twitter: http://twitter.com/aulibmedia
> Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/aulibmedia/
>
>
> Please think twice before printing this e-mail.
>
> 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.
>



-- 
Val Gangwer
Media Services Coordinator
Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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] Good Night and Good Luck

[Gangwer, Valerie]

I am sorry to see you leave my email. I want to thank you for all your
support and wise information over the time I have been a member. I will
always remember that you wrote me back when I lost my old job last year.
The new job turns out to be a new challenge and a good place to be, though
the job title is almost identical!

Best of luck in the new phase of life you are entering. I hope you enjoy it
for many years to come - at whatever height you meet it!
Yours truly,
Val Gangwer


-- 
Val Gangwer
Media Services Coordinator
Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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] Films and TV Shows In Production

[Gangwer, Valerie]

I would say Hulu or HuluPlus, if you want to subscribe. They carry full
episodes of lots of stuff, much of it currently in production.
Val Gangwer

On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Tom Ipri  wrote:

> What are people's favorite/most recommended places to find TV shows and
> films that are currently in production? Seems like IMDB hides that info
> behind the Pro account. Other than their news feeds, is there a way to
> tease this info out of Variety? We don't really subscribe to any industry
> stuff here, so I'm looking for suggestions.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Tom
>
> --
> Tom Ipri
> Liaison Librarian for the College of Media Arts and Design
> Hagerty Library
> Drexel University
> 33rd and Market Streets
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
> 215-895-2772
> ta...@drexel.edu
> http://www.library.drexel.edu/resources/guides/mediaartsdesignguides/
>
> 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.
>
>


-- 
Val Gangwer
Media Services Coordinator
Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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] Legality of viewing segments of a DVD

[Gangwer, Valerie]

I agree with Gary on this one. Snippets that add up to 5 minutes from a
film is fair use.
Val Gangwer

On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 4:12 PM, James Leftwich wrote:

>
> Hello,
>
> I work for a for-profit college so classroom exceptions do not apply.  I
> have a professor who wants to screen the feature "Thank You for Smoking" in
> a classroom setting however he will not be screening the entire film.  He
> will be choosing 5-6 snippets of the film (5 minutes long).  Do I need to
> secure viewing rights for this?
>
> James  Leftwich
> Berkeley College
> Director, Westchester Campus Library
> 99 Church Street
> White Plains, NY 10601
> 914-694-1122 x3370
> j...@berkeleycollege.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.
>



-- 
Val Gangwer
Media Services Coordinator
Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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] Asian Films

[Gangwer, Valerie]

I have dealt once or twice with YesAsia.com, and as I remember, they were
okay on time. Can't voich for 'versions' on content.
Val G.

On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Karsten, Eileen
wrote:

>  ** **
>
> Dear CW,
>
> * *
>
> *Question 1:  Does anybody know if a shorter version of Farewell my
> concubine than the original 172 minutes is available.  I have found a
> listing for an Australian version at 152 minutes.  Is the timing off or for
> the Australian market they edited scenes out of the movie?*
>
> * *
>
> *Question 2:  Has anybody done business with YesAsia.com to purchase
> films?  Do they supply the films in a timely manner?  I am interested in
> obtaining a copy of Kong Que = Peacock.  They have the “Hong Kong” version
> listed on their site.*
>
> * *
>
> *Thank you for your help with these questions.*
>
> * *
>
> *Sincerely,*
>
> * *
>
> ** **
>
> Eileen Karsten
>
> Head of Technical Services
>
> Donnelley & Lee Library
>
> Lake Forest College
>
> 555 N. Sheridan Road 
>
> Lake Forest, IL 60045
>
> kars...@mx.lakeforest.edu 
>
> 847-735-5066
>
> ** **
>
> * *
>
> * *
>
> 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.
>
>


-- 
Val Gangwer
Media Services Coordinator
Smith Library
Shenandoah University
540-665-4637
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.